Perfect 10 (single)
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"Perfect 10" is a song by The Beautiful South
, released in 1998. It reached number two in the UK charts. The song also appeared on their album Quench
.
The song consists of a series of comments and puns about a relationship between a man and woman using clothing sizes
and penis length in the lyrics. The title itself is a pun in that it is reference to the Glamour Magazine of the same name
. It also has a double meaning - "Perfect 10" referring to a person who scores 10 out of 10 for attractiveness and desirability, but also referring to a size 10 (in UK women's clothing measurement) which the male singer (Paul Heaton
) suggests is the perfect size for his woman, while the female singer suggest 8 inches is the perfect penis size.
Other weight and size-related lyric puns in the song include: "Anorexic chicks, the model 6, they don't hold no weight with me", and from the female singer (Jacqui Abbott
): "If he's XXL, well what the hell, every penny don't fit the slot" and "When he's at my gate, with a big fat 8, you wanna see the smile on my face".
"Perfect 10" was seen as a 'tour classic' by The Beautiful South and it has been stated by Dave Stead
that "There are certain songs you just can't leave out...I think we would be lynched if we didn't play "Keep It All In", "Don't Marry Her" and "Perfect 10"."
"Perfect 10" also featured as the theme song of UK television series Fat Friends
.
Paul Weller
guested on guitar.
The Beautiful South
The Beautiful South were an English alternative rock group formed at the end of the 1980s by two former members of Hull group The Housemartins, Paul Heaton and Dave Hemingway. The duo were initially joined by Sean Welch , Dave Stead and Dave Rotheray , all of whom stayed with the group throughout...
, released in 1998. It reached number two in the UK charts. The song also appeared on their album Quench
Quench (album)
Quench released in the UK in October 1998 is The Beautiful South's sixth original album. Including the compilation Carry On Up The Charts it was the band's third album in a row to reach the top of the charts....
.
The song consists of a series of comments and puns about a relationship between a man and woman using clothing sizes
International Clothing Sizes
In clothing, clothing size refers to the label sizes used for garments sold off-the-shelf. There are a large number of standard sizing systems around the world for various garments, such as dresses, tops, skirts, and trousers...
and penis length in the lyrics. The title itself is a pun in that it is reference to the Glamour Magazine of the same name
Perfect 10
Perfect 10 was a quarterly men's magazine featuring high resolution photographs of topless or nude women who have not had cosmetic surgery in pensive or artistic poses...
. It also has a double meaning - "Perfect 10" referring to a person who scores 10 out of 10 for attractiveness and desirability, but also referring to a size 10 (in UK women's clothing measurement) which the male singer (Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton
Paul David Heaton is an English singer-songwriter. He was a member of The Housemartins, who disbanded in 1988, and a member of The Beautiful South, who disbanded in 2007. He is currently pursuing a solo career....
) suggests is the perfect size for his woman, while the female singer suggest 8 inches is the perfect penis size.
Other weight and size-related lyric puns in the song include: "Anorexic chicks, the model 6, they don't hold no weight with me", and from the female singer (Jacqui Abbott
Jacqui Abbott
Jacqui Abbott Jacqui Abbott Jacqui Abbott (born Jacqueline Abbott, 10 November 1973, St Helens, Lancashire, was the female lead singer with the band The Beautiful South after 1994, following the departure of Briana Corrigan....
): "If he's XXL, well what the hell, every penny don't fit the slot" and "When he's at my gate, with a big fat 8, you wanna see the smile on my face".
"Perfect 10" was seen as a 'tour classic' by The Beautiful South and it has been stated by Dave Stead
Dave Stead
David "Steady" Stead was the drummer for the alternate pop / rock band, The Beautiful South.-Life and career:...
that "There are certain songs you just can't leave out...I think we would be lynched if we didn't play "Keep It All In", "Don't Marry Her" and "Perfect 10"."
"Perfect 10" also featured as the theme song of UK television series Fat Friends
Fat Friends
Fat Friends is an ITV drama , following a group of overweight people, their laughter and pain and addresses the absurdities of dieting in our modern age. The drama looks at people and how they relate to one another and use body weight as an excuse for all sorts of failings in their relationships,...
.
Paul Weller
Paul Weller
Paul Weller is an English singer-songwriter. Starting with the band The Jam , Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council...
guested on guitar.