https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/disney/images/7/74/Richard_Dreyfuss.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20181211212947. Sitting in the classroom, thinking it’s a dragListening to the teacher rap, just ain’t my bagThe noon bells rings, you know that’s my cueI’m gonna meet the boys on floor number two! Complete your Brownsville Station collection. And sounds as good as it looks. He’s also about nine inches taller if his reported height is to be believed. I like the 70’s sound and it seems to work a little better all around. Smokin' In the Boys Room explores how to use fire in all its forms to craft more than 85 Southern-influenced barbecue recipes. A/A# I'm gonna meet the boys A/A# on floor number two Chorus: G Smokin' in the Boys Room, Yes indeed, I was D Smokin' in the Boys Room A Now teacher don't you fill me G up with your rules. It reached number 3 in Canada[2] and on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was later certified by the RIAA. The Cover, we are going to discuss the anthem for the outcast, “Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room. @michaelsweetstryper #rebornagain #autographed #vinyl #vinylcollection. Brownsville Station. That Lenny one sounds really good. lol. The Cover as done by Motley Crue was off their album ‘Theatre of Pain’ from 1985. Ya ever seem to have one of those daysWhere it just seems like everybody’s gettin’ on your case?From your teacher all the way down to your best girlfriend?Well, ya know, I used to have ’em just about all the timeBut I found a way to get out of ’emLet me tell you about it! The song is about students hoping to avoid being caught violating their school's smoking ban by smoking cigarettes in the boys' restroom. Now the drumming at the end isn’t as good as the original as Tommy’s playing isn’t highlighted and no massive cymbal hits. Motley doesn’t stray far from the original. Here’s him in the middle of his age then and now. VII’ – Album Review, The Black Crowes – ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ (Super Deluxe Edition) – Album Review. Hey oh! Get … Smokin' in the boys' room Now, teacher, I am fully aware of the rules And everybody knows that smokin' ain't allowed in school. Did Milli Vanilli not teach them anything. Verse 2: (Chord patterns are same as Verse 1) Checking out the halls making sure the coast is clear. ( Log Out / Vince starts it off with spoken lyrics as well, but Motley Crue being more metal than Brownsville Station, the song immediately has more umph and power. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). Listen Now Buy song $1.29. Share. All right! For this episdoe of The Original vs. I feel there is some doubt in your answer. Feel free to leave a comment and talk about the song and tell me how right or wrong I am on this one. I’ve seen much more ridiculous. Are you sure? The Cover, we are going to discuss the anthem for the outcast, “Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room. Mick also adds some cool riffs during the verses that aren’t there in the original. Add all to Wantlist Remove all from Wantlist. Music video by Motley Crue performing Smokin In The Boys Room. It reached number 3 in Canada and on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was later certified by the RIAA. Yeah, that is pathetic. I like the simplicity of the original version and I like Motley’s version being a little heavier and more aggressive and louder, but that doesn’t mean louder is better. We have an official Smokin In The Boys Room tab made by UG professional guitarists. Ok yeah true! Their version of the song appears in the 1986 film The Wraith directed by Chieffallo. The music is much louder and Mick Mars lays a cool riff. O Melissa Cookston, the "winningest woman in barbecue," judge on the Netflix hit, American Barbecue Showdown , the only female, seven-time barbecue world champion, and author of Smokin' in the Boys' Room , is bringing the heat with her first cookbook. Theatre of pain was my first Mötley vinyl. I am really interested in hearing what everyone else thinks of these two songs. Also see Camelot, duration, release date, label, popularity, energy, danceability, and happiness. I would say this looks quite stunning. Reborn Again on vinyl. Smokin' in the Boy's Room. It was more fun since it’s written like he’s doing the telling. Their most famous song, "Smokin' In the Boys Room" (from their 1973 album Yeah!) The Original is by the band Brownsville Station who were a regional band out of Michigan and this was probably their biggest hit and was off their 1973 album ‘Yeah!’ (I wonder if this title inspired the title to Def Leppard’s Cover’s album. Brownsville Station. Their biggest hit, " Smokin' in the Boys Room ", written by Michael Lutz & Cub Koda, from their 1973 album Yeah!, reached No. After he is paddled by the principal for (truthfully) claiming that a dog ran off with his homework, a frustrated Jimmy goes to the boys' bathroom where he sees Motley Crüe in the mirrors. [10] I had to get the autographed copy. A LeAnn Rimes version of the song appeared on the album Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute To Mötley Crüe. Not many rock musicians have long hair nowadays and I’ll give props to Mötley Crüe for taking fashion risks. It reached #3 on the Billboard Charts. The Original is by the band Brownsville Station who were a regional band out of Michigan and this was probably their biggest hit and was off their 1973 album ‘Yeah!’ (I wonder if this title inspired the title to Def Leppard’s Cover’s album. Key and BPM for Smokin' in the Boy's Room by Brownsville Station. / GOOD GOOD NEN / DJ KEI / Yasterize I’d check Mr. 2loud’s IMDB page for the truth. I love that look. Isn’t John’s hair curly now? He really lays down a cool solo. Statistics Have: 7; Want: 39; Avg Rating: 4.0 / 5 Ratings: 1; Videos (3) Lists Add to List . Music video by LeAnn Rimes performing Smokin' In The Boys Room. Yeah, they both do. Wide Awake (In My Dreamland). Motley looked like rock gods back then. You'll need cigarettes, a lighter, and the temerity to survive the daily humiliations of middle school. Back in the day, that was so cool!! Smokin' In The Boys' Room (7", Single, Promo) Rust Records: 5103: US: 1965: Sell This Version: Reviews Add Review [m1660402] Master Release. The video focuses on a high school student named Jimmy who is mistreated and misunderstood in school. ( Log Out / The only real change in the lyrics is that in Brownsville Station, he is name dropping his friends of Fang, himself and Fang while Vince does the same except now it it is Sixx, Mick and Tom. There he sees the school and a brutal conformity factory. The song was written by Michael “Cub” Koda along with Michael Lutz and is about a bunch of outcast school kids who would hideout in the bathroom to not get caught by the principal for smokin’. The song was covered in 1985 by Mötley Crüe. Mötley Crüe performs in the music video "Smokin' in the Boys Room" from the album "Theatre of Pain" recorded for Elektra Records. At your discretion: this game contains mildly suggestive written content. Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. ( Log Out / Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The lead singer, Cub Koda, opens the song speaking the verses and a lot of the verses seem more speak then actual full out singing. Had the 2 previous ones taped from friends. At the end of the music video, the principal apologizes to Jimmy and offers an A for his missing homework; instead, Jimmy doesn't accept and rips up the homework. Slang term for homosexual. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. For this episdoe of The Original vs. Change ). The drumming toward the end is great and smashing cymbals adds a little extra to the song. The book goes over his childhood and ends when Let Love Rule comes out and he starts a family. This is probably why BS omitted it from their various anthologies. No spoilers. Whose version is better you might ask yourself so let us explore each song and find out which version is best. It was more authentic with its simplicity and I think I like it better musically especially the drumming. Outside of that the band was pretty consistent in keeping the same vibe of youth ridden angst to the song only turned up to 11. I loved the look they had and that they each had their own look. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Better Live Than Dead, The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star, Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute to Mötley Crüe, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Smokin%27_in_the_Boys_Room&oldid=1010461228, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 5 March 2021, at 16:04. The Cover, we are going to discuss the anthem for the outcast, “Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room. ( Log Out / Vocally, the biggest difference is the speed in which Vince sings the song. From the Album Smokin' In The Boys Room & Other Hits 4.8 out of 5 stars 14 ratings. I howled at that part in The Dirt book when during the harp solo they turned on Vince’s mic as he couldn’t play harmonica as a roadie was doing it backstage every night when it came time to for the harp solo. Edit Master Release Data Correct . I agree with that groove part. The music he likes is cool and there’s half a page on artist you like in the book. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! His voice is front and center with an accompanying drum rolls and fills. Smokin' in the Boys Room. The Cover – “Smokin’ In the Boy’s Room”, Mail today! The Crue version is not available in Canada but I don’t need to listen to it to know it isn’t very good. The solo is similar with a harmonica (played by Mickey Raphael) and Mick doing a killer guitar solo. The band pulls him through the mirror to join them, and Jimmy and Motley Crüe watch a dystopian vision of the school through a barred window. It doesn’t mean I won’t listen to the Crue song because it was one of the only few good tracks off the horrible “Theatre of Pain” album. LOL!! I think that is a good choice and not because I picked the same one. Needtobreathe Insiders Vol. 2 talking about this. I really enjoyed reading this book. was recognized as one of rock's earliest teen anthems, featuring angst filled lyrics, blaring guitars and a harmonica solo.… read more. The film clip was pretty cool as well, and I used that “dog ate my assignment” excuse as well. 700 likes. I would agree with that. Let me know which version you like the best and why. "Smokin' in the Boys Room" is a song originally recorded by Brownsville Station in 1973 on their album Yeah!. @needtobreathe has a new album out today called #outofbody and it is awesome. The Original is by the band Brownsville Station who were a regional band out of Michigan and this was probably their biggest hit and was off their 1973 album ‘Yeah!’ (I wonder if this title inspired the title to Def Leppard’s Cover’s album. No, you don’t need to listen to it or the album it came on as that was garbage. He must have just straightened it for that photo. And autographed by Mr. Sweet. Luckily our host “John T. Snow” had the foresight to never adorn such attire. Managed to read another book I can recommend to you which was Lenny Kravitz Let Love Rule. VII on CD. 27 in the UK Singles Chart. They guitar gets the second half of the solo because the first part of the solo is handled by Cub Koda on the harmonica. Brownsville Station was a band from Michigan that was popular in the 1970s. You know that I’m looking at a pic of Richard Dreyfuss, I don’t see it. My choice would be Mötley since it’s the one I’m more familiar with. Vinyl and CD Sell Copy. Check out the tab » He goes to the bathroom and is pulled into a mirror by the band. 1 talking about this. Crue version all the way. A Everybody knows that G~ Smoking aint allowed in school. Watch the video for Smokin' In The Boys Room from Mötley Crüe's Theatre of Pain for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Hmmm). You Picked It! Smokin' In The Boys Room are a 5 piece function band based in the Midlands How you doin’ out there? Smokin' in the Boys Room, Ashby de la Zouch. A young man is sent to the principal's office after a demonic dog eats his homework. Ha!! I never really liked that song anyways, but for Mötley Crüe, it fit them and the 80s really well. However, I think John has more hair on the side. Look how classy he looks in his yearbook photo! SMOKIN' IN THE BOYS ROOM are ACE za S.T. My Sunday Song – “Freak Like Me” by Halestorm, The Original vs. Yes, back then the 80’s bands wore more make-up and used more hairspray more than most ladies. The track sold over two million copies and was awarded a gold disc status by the RIAA on 15 January 1974. @needtobreathe Look what showed up in the mail today! Released as a single, "Smokin' in the Boys Room" reached #16 on the U.S. This is probably why BS omitted it from their various anthologies. This 1970s single–related article is a stub. Crüe's version was accompanied by a conceptual music video featuring Michael Berryman as the school principal. Yeah I thought maybe I was waffling a bit… . Hahahaha!!! More on Genius. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Brownsville Station - Smokin' In The Boy's Room at Discogs. It had tons of quotes and at times they were not marked clearly so it was hard to know who they were quoting. Billboard Hot 100, and became Mötley Crüe's first Top 40 hit. He is going 100 mph while Cub sang it in a much more deliberate pace. Bands nowadays have no real identity as they are all in jeans and t-shirt or something boring. I just finished Rob Halford’s book confessed and enjoyed it a lot. Smokin' In The Boys Room are a 5 piece function band based in the Midlands One mo’!Smokin’ in the boys’ roomOh, smokin’ in the boys’ roomSmokin’ in the boys’ roomSmokin’ in the boys’ roomNow, teacher, I am fully aware of the rulesAnd everybody knows that smokin’ ain’t allowed in school! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I have both the #cd and the #vinyl because too much is never enough. They get caught and the principal tells them “Smokin’ Ain’t Allowed in School”. Back when it was cool for guys to look like ladies haha! Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. Smokin' in the boys' room Smokin' in the boys' room Now, teacher, don't you fill me up with your rules But everybody knows that smokin' ain't allowed in school. Both very different time periods and each work well with that in mind. Marketplace 1 For Sale from $39.99. 263 likes. – King Crimson – ‘In The Court of the Crimson King’ (1969) – Album Review, Eric Singer Project – ‘ESP’ (1999) – Album Review (The Kiss Review Series), Judas Priest – ‘Stained Class’ (1978) – Album Review (The Complete Albums Collection Series), Needtobreathe – ‘Insiders LP Vol. It is pretty weird to know that they wore more makeup than me though. Smokin’ in the boys’ roomSmokin’ in the boys’ roomNow, teacher, don’t you fill me up with your rulesBut everybody knows that smokin’ ain’t allowed in school, Checkin’ out the halls, makin’ sure the coast is clearLookin’ in the stalls, “No, there ain’t nobody here!”Oh, my buddy Fang, and me and PaulTo get caught would surely be the death of us all, [break]All right!Oh, put me to work, in the school book storeCheck out counter and I got boredTeacher was lookin’ for me all aroundTwo hours later, you know where I was found, Smokin’ in the boys’ room (Yes indeed, I was)Smokin’ in the boys’ roomNow, teacher, don’t you fill me up with your rulesBut everybody knows that smokin’ ain’t allowed in school. I’m glad that Crue didn’t butcher the original unlike what so many other bands do when they cover a song. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 3 on U.S. "Smokin' in the Boys Room" is a song originally recorded by Brownsville Station in 1973 on their album Yeah!. Crue also added a little break with hand clapping and repeating the chorus along with it which was a nice touch which brings the song to about 30 seconds longer in length. Brownsville Station was a band from Michigan that was popular in the 1970s. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. It was much better and more authentic than Crue’s. Oooh! Gotta go Crue as well but probably because I always enjoyed the video so much even though like you said “MTV played the crap out of it.” There was always something I really liked about seeing B-list actor Michael Berryman wearing a horrible toupee and playing a principal. That can’t be the same dude. After Jimmy walks away, Nikki Sixx reaches out of the mirror and snatches the dumbfounded principal's toupée. By the way, I read the first Reed book, it was more like a booklet. Smokin' In The Boys Room are a 5 piece function band based in the Midlands was recognized as one of rock's earliest teen anthems, featuring angst filled lyrics, blaring guitars and a harmonica solo.… read more. I felt it more. The English version of the album, "Loud Radio" featured the original version of the song. We all know these celebrities like to stretch themselves for all that they’re worth. Crue only took the song to #16 on the Billboard Chart, but MTV played the crap out of this song. The song begins with a spoken recitation, and the verses and a part of the chorus, are mostly spoken, rather than sung. You just want to do one thing: smoke in the boy's room. After spending time with the two tracks, I think I will stick with Brownsville Station’s original version. In 1981, the song was translated to Hebrew and covered by T-Slam under the name "Me'ashnim Beyahad" (Smoking Together) on their debut album. The electric guitar is there, but it takes a backseat for most of the song until the solo which they lay down a nice one. The song finishes up a little more rocking than the beginning with Koda’s vocals adding a little more grit which increased the angst vibe to the song. I’m with you on this one. Brownsville Station…I like the rawness of the guitar and the groove much better. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. I’m sorry that pic of Mötley Crüe makes me cringe so hard, like how did they think it was cool to dress and have their hair like that? The song was inspired by Cub’s experiences as a young pup sneaking smokes that he stole from his parents at the movie theatre. This one is actually a hard decision. @whitesnake #lovesongs, @jeffscottsotoofficial I am cranking this now!! Can’t wait to play this album by @stormforceband ‘Age of Fear’ is an awesome album. Ok now I see it haha!!! I like them both as they both have their charm. It goes all the way to the pandemic. 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