Smokin' In the Boys Room
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"Smokin' in the Boys Room" is a song originally recorded by Brownsville Station
in 1973 on their album Yeah!
, reaching #3 on the U.S. charts, and later covered in 1985 by Mötley Crüe
, with the Crüe's version accompanied by a conceptual music video featuring Michael Berryman
as the school principal.
The song is about students hoping to avoid being caught violating their school's smoking ban
by smoking cigarettes in the men's bathroom. The song was also translated to Hebrew and covered by the T-Slam
. The song was also featured in the 1979 movie Rock 'n' Roll High School
.
, and became Mötley Crüe's first Top 40 hit.
Brownsville Station (band)
Brownsville Station was a rock band from Michigan that was popular in the 1970s. Original members included Cub Koda , Mike Lutz , T.J. Cronley , and Tony Driggins...
in 1973 on their album Yeah!
Yeah! (Brownsville Station album)
Yeah! is a studio album by the hard rock band Brownsville Station. It hit No. 98 on the The Billboard 200, while the single "Smokin' In the Boys Room" reached No. 3 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and No...
, reaching #3 on the U.S. charts, and later covered in 1985 by Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
, with the Crüe's version accompanied by a conceptual music video featuring Michael Berryman
Michael Berryman
Michael John Berryman is an American actor. He has appeared in several horror movies and other B movies. Berryman is famous for having a distinctive physical appearance as a result of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a rare genetic condition which prevents him from developing hair, sweat glands...
as the school principal.
The song is about students hoping to avoid being caught violating their school's smoking ban
Smoking ban
Smoking bans are public policies, including criminal laws and occupational safety and health regulations, which prohibit tobacco smoking in workplaces and/or other public spaces...
by smoking cigarettes in the men's bathroom. The song was also translated to Hebrew and covered by the T-Slam
T-Slam
T-Slam was an influential Israeli rock band, founded in 1978 by Dani Bassan, Izhar Ashdot and Yair Nitzani. The band dissolved on October 23, 1983, but has reunited at least three times since then.-History:...
. The song was also featured in the 1979 movie Rock 'n' Roll High School
Rock 'n' Roll High School
Rock 'n' Roll High School is a 1979 musical comedy film produced by Roger Corman, directed by Allan Arkush, and featuring the Ramones.The film starred P. J. Soles, Vince Van Patten, and Clint Howard...
.
Mötley Crüe version
Released as a single in 1985, "Smokin' in the Boys Room" reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, and became Mötley Crüe's first Top 40 hit.
Track listing
- "City Boy Blues"
- "Smokin' in the Boys Room"
- "Louder Than Hell"
- "Keep Your Eye On The Money"
- "Home Sweet Home"
- "Tonight (We Need A Lover)
- "Use It or Lose It"
- "Save Our Soles"
- "Raise Your Hands To Rock"
- "Fight For Your Rights"
Personnel
- Vince NeilVince NeilVincent Neil Wharton is an American vocalist and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.-Early life:Neil was born in Hollywood, California to Odie and Shirley Wharton...
- Vocals - Mick MarsMick MarsMick Mars is the lead guitarist for American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.-Career:After his family relocated from Indiana, to California, Bob Deal dropped out of high school and began playing guitar in a series of unsuccessful blues based rock bands throughout the seventies, taking on menial day...
- Guitar - Nikki SixxNikki SixxNikki Sixx is an American musician, songwriter, author, fashion designer, radio host, and photographer, best known as the co-founder and bassist of the band Mötley Crüe. Prior to forming Mötley Crüe, Sixx was a member of Sister before going on to form London with his Sister band mate Lizzie Grey...
- Bass - Tommy LeeTommy LeeThomas Lee Bass , best known as Tommy Lee, is an American musician and founding member of glam metal band Mötley Crüe. As well as being the band's long-term drummer, Lee founded rap-metal band Methods of Mayhem, and has pursued solo musical projects...
- Drums - Mickey RaphaelMickey RaphaelMichael Siegfried "Mickey" Raphael is a professional harmonica player, best known for his work with Willie Nelson. He has recorded with Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Elton John, Mötley Crüe, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Chesney, U2 and Neil Young.Raphael's style is mostly second...
- Harmonica