How did the song Hey Ya come about?
How did the song Hey Ya come about?
Moments from my life spark a thought when I’m writing. The story was set in the 50’s, so the song was me trying do a Woody Allen kinda thing, a humorous kind of honesty. André also revealed another source of inspiration in the creation of the song: I had to tell Aretha Franklin that “Say A Little Prayer” had a lot to do with the song “Hey Ya!”
How many takes are in Hey Ya by Outkast?
It’s hard to explain, but listening to that song, the way the loop comes back around, is kinda how I devised “Hey Ya.” And I had to tell her that she is a big part of that song. He would do 30 or 40 takes of each line. […] We [recorded] a lot of vocals and lived with them and trashed them. There were so many different versions of that song.
What was l.a.reid’s response to Hey Ya?
Even when I presented the song to L.A. Reid to say, ‘Hey, this is the single,’ his response was, ‘To be honest, I don’t understand this song, but it’s exciting to me.’ So he stood by it and watched it happen. I’m glad he did. But there are nerves. I think you’ve gotta have some nerves.
What did M’Lynn say to Annelle about rejoicing?
M’Lynn: Yes, Annelle, I guess it should. Annelle: Then we should all be rejoicing. M’Lynn: Well you go on ahead!! I’m sorry if I don’t feel like it! I guess I’m a little selfish. I’d rather have her here. Annelle: Miss M’Lynn, I don’t mean to upset you by sayin’ that.
Moments from my life spark a thought when I’m writing. The story was set in the 50’s, so the song was me trying do a Woody Allen kinda thing, a humorous kind of honesty. André also revealed another source of inspiration in the creation of the song: I had to tell Aretha Franklin that “Say A Little Prayer” had a lot to do with the song “Hey Ya!”
What’s the song I Wanna by Juice Wrld about?
“I Wanna” is an unreleased track from Chicago rapper Juice WRLD. On the Nick Mira-produced track, Juice sings about his frequented topics of money, guns, and women. The song… Read More “I Wanna” is an unreleased track from Chicago rapper Juice WRLD. On the Nick Mira -produced track, Juice sings about his frequented topics of money, guns, and women.
Where did the song Hey Good lookin’come from?
The Hank Williams song “borrowed heavily” from the 1942 song with the same title written by Cole Porter. The lyrics for the Williams version begin as a come on using double entendres related to food preparation (“How’s about cookin’ somethin’ up with me?”).
What does hey, must be the money mean?
(Hey, must be the money!) Oh, why must I feel this way? (Hey, must be the money!) “So when Nelly, can we go?” How could I tell her no? Oh, why do I live this way? (Hey, must be the money!) Oh, why must I feel this way? (Hey, must be the money!) And can I make it? Damn right, I be on the next flight Oh, why do I live this way?