Champagne Showers
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"Champagne Showers" is a song performed by American electro
recording duo LMFAO
featuring vocals from English singer-songwriter Natalia Kills
. It was released as the second single from the album Sorry for Party Rocking
(2011).
on June 8, 2011. The music video is a continue from their previous single Party Rock Anthem
, but instead of the movie set 28 Days Later
, it was From Dusk Till Dawn
.
The video's introduction is quite similar to the "Party Rock Anthem" music video. An opening caption states that Redfoo and Sky Blu have become shuffling zombies and are now in search of the perfect party in downtown Transylvania. They exit their vehicle in an empty car park and Redfoo opens out a map on the vehicle's hood. While arguing about their next destination, the shufflers are grabbed by an eccentric looking man (similar to the time they were jumped upon during Party Rock Anthem) who pulls them behind the personalized Kia Soul
. This time however they don't take it lightly and start to hit the stranger with the map which is now torn thanks to the assault. The 'beating' soon ceases and the assailant is shown in full view. He recognizes the LMFAO crew, calling them the "shuffle guys". While the duo are justifying this nickname, the stranger appears to be day-dreaming yet focusing intensely on the shufflers... He invites them to a party; and after much persistence and also the promise of shots, LMFAO decide to attend this club.
The actual song begins and the video changes to the duo entering the club and the viewer is shown that the guests comprise of many of the original shufflers (including The Shuffle Bot and also Quest Crew
- winners of America's Best Dance Crew
season 3) who are already busy party rocking. LMFAO join the dance-floor and the video alternates between shots of the dancers and shots of Natalia Kills. However, little do Redfoo and Sky Blu know that this party is hosted by a crew of blood-suckers who feast on their guests... This is made evident when one of the women bares her fangs and even more so when Redfoo cuts his finger while trying to open a champagne bottle - this grabs the attention of the vampire
s who begin to flirt with him. The guys remain oblivious to this notion up to the moment when the women form a disturbingly demonic group behind them. Natalia Kills acts as a sexy high-placed vampire, and almost gets seduced by Redfoo, but then throws him into her pack of blood-hungry female vampires
The next scene involves Redfoo, Sky Blu, The Shuffle Bot and Q running towards the exit. The door suddenly bursts open and a character representing Jesus
(David Guetta
) strides in wearing Beats by Dr. Dre
. He presents the group with crates filled with bottles of "Holy Champagne", and they use these drinks against the vampires, creating a huge champagne shower, referring to the song name. The music video ends with the dancers party rocking in victory and the Jesus character high-fiving the entire crew.
UK gave the track 2 out of 5 stars, saying, "During our recent interview with LMFAO, the uncle-nephew duo not only described their new single as "the ultimate party song", and insisted that it would "change the way that people view champagne".
Digital remixes
Electronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
recording duo LMFAO
LMFAO (group)
LMFAO is an American electro pop duo consisting of rappers, producers, dancers, and DJs Redfoo and SkyBlu . The group formed in 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Redfoo is SkyBlu's uncle. Redfoo is also the son of music mogul Berry Gordy, SkyBlu a grandson...
featuring vocals from English singer-songwriter Natalia Kills
Natalia Kills
Natalia Keery-Fisher is an English singer-songwriter, actress, and short-film director who performs under the stage name Natalia Kills. She released her first single "Don't Play Nice" under the name Verbalicious in February 2005...
. It was released as the second single from the album Sorry for Party Rocking
Sorry for Party Rocking
Sorry for Party Rocking is the second full-length studio album by LMFAO. It was released June 21, 2011 physically and digitally by Interscope Records. The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 with 27,100 copies sold in its first week. "Party Rock Anthem" was the first single released...
(2011).
Music video
The music video for the song was uploaded to YouTubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
on June 8, 2011. The music video is a continue from their previous single Party Rock Anthem
Party Rock Anthem
"Party Rock Anthem" is a song performed by American electro recording duo LMFAO , featuring English singer Lauren Bennett and GoonRock. It was released as the first single from their second album Sorry for Party Rocking in 2011. It interpolates lyrics from Rick Ross' song "Hustlin"...
, but instead of the movie set 28 Days Later
28 Days Later
28 Days Later is an acclaimed 2002 British horror film directed by Danny Boyle. The screenplay was written by Alex Garland, and the film stars Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Megan Burns, and Christopher Eccleston...
, it was From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk till Dawn is a 1996 horror film directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Quentin Tarantino. The movie stars Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino and Juliette Lewis.-Plot:...
.
The video's introduction is quite similar to the "Party Rock Anthem" music video. An opening caption states that Redfoo and Sky Blu have become shuffling zombies and are now in search of the perfect party in downtown Transylvania. They exit their vehicle in an empty car park and Redfoo opens out a map on the vehicle's hood. While arguing about their next destination, the shufflers are grabbed by an eccentric looking man (similar to the time they were jumped upon during Party Rock Anthem) who pulls them behind the personalized Kia Soul
Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is a compact car designed at Kia's design center in California, unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, manufactured in South Korea and marketed globally beginning with model year 2010....
. This time however they don't take it lightly and start to hit the stranger with the map which is now torn thanks to the assault. The 'beating' soon ceases and the assailant is shown in full view. He recognizes the LMFAO crew, calling them the "shuffle guys". While the duo are justifying this nickname, the stranger appears to be day-dreaming yet focusing intensely on the shufflers... He invites them to a party; and after much persistence and also the promise of shots, LMFAO decide to attend this club.
The actual song begins and the video changes to the duo entering the club and the viewer is shown that the guests comprise of many of the original shufflers (including The Shuffle Bot and also Quest Crew
Quest Crew
Quest Crew is an American hip-hop dance crew from Los Angeles, California who were declared winners of the third season of America's Best Dance Crew...
- winners of America's Best Dance Crew
America's Best Dance Crew
America's Best Dance Crew, often abbreviated as ABDC, is an American competitive dance reality television series that features street dance crews from the United States and around the world. It is produced by American Idol judge Randy Jackson and airs on MTV...
season 3) who are already busy party rocking. LMFAO join the dance-floor and the video alternates between shots of the dancers and shots of Natalia Kills. However, little do Redfoo and Sky Blu know that this party is hosted by a crew of blood-suckers who feast on their guests... This is made evident when one of the women bares her fangs and even more so when Redfoo cuts his finger while trying to open a champagne bottle - this grabs the attention of the vampire
Vampire
Vampires are mythological or folkloric beings who subsist by feeding on the life essence of living creatures, regardless of whether they are undead or a living person...
s who begin to flirt with him. The guys remain oblivious to this notion up to the moment when the women form a disturbingly demonic group behind them. Natalia Kills acts as a sexy high-placed vampire, and almost gets seduced by Redfoo, but then throws him into her pack of blood-hungry female vampires
The next scene involves Redfoo, Sky Blu, The Shuffle Bot and Q running towards the exit. The door suddenly bursts open and a character representing Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
(David Guetta
David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
) strides in wearing Beats by Dr. Dre
Beats By Dr. Dre
Beats By Dr. Dre is a brand of headphones and loudspeakers marketed by hip-hop/rap musician Dr. Dre and Interscope-Geffen-A&M Records chairman Jimmy Iovine under Beats Electronics LLC. There are six versions of the headphones and six versions of the earphones, which are manufactured and...
. He presents the group with crates filled with bottles of "Holy Champagne", and they use these drinks against the vampires, creating a huge champagne shower, referring to the song name. The music video ends with the dancers party rocking in victory and the Jesus character high-fiving the entire crew.
Critical reception
The song has been met with mixed reviews among critics and fans alike, mainly due to the high pitched use of autotune. Robert Copsey of Digital SpyDigital Spy
Digital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
UK gave the track 2 out of 5 stars, saying, "During our recent interview with LMFAO, the uncle-nephew duo not only described their new single as "the ultimate party song", and insisted that it would "change the way that people view champagne".
Track listings
Digital download- "Champagne Showers" (featuring Natalia Kills) – 4:24
- "Champagne Showers" (featuring Natalia Kills) [radio edit] – 3:58
Digital remixes
- "Champagne Showers" (featuring Natalia Kills) [Sidney Samson Remix] – 5:34
- "Champagne Showers" (featuring Natalia Kills) [Quintino Remix] – 6:00
- "Champagne Showers" (featuring Natalia Kills) [EC Twins & Remy Le Duc Remix] – 4:20
- "Champagne Showers" (featuring Natalia Kills) [Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Tomorrowland Remix] – 4:38
- "Champagne Showers" (featuring Natalia Kills) [Final DJs Remix] – 4:36
- "Champagne Showers" (featuring Natalia Kills) [Dj R3hab remix] - 4:48
Charts
| Charts (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Dance Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... ) |
2 |
| Poland (Dance Top 50 Polish Dance Club Singles Chart The Polish Dance Club Singles Chart is a chart compiled by ZPAV from the most popular songs in the clubs. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the DJ Promotion and ZPAV website.... ) |
40 |
| US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... ) |
4 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification |
|---|---|
| Australia Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... |
2x Platinum |
| Canada Music Canada Music Canada was a Canadian music television miniseries which aired approximately monthly on CBC Television from 1966 to 1967.-Premise:This series featured various special productions of music and dance, from classical to modern styles.-Scheduling:... |
Gold |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 27 May 2011 | Interscope Records Interscope Records Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:... |
Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
| United Kingdom | |||
| India | 22 July 2011 | Digital Remixes |