I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You
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"I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You" is a song from American indie rock
band Black Kids
, taken from their debut album Partie Traumatic
. It was released as the band's debut single by Almost Gold Recordings
on April 7, 2008 in the UK, and by Columbia Records
on May 27, 2008 in the US. It entered the UK Singles Chart
at number eleven. The demo version from the band's 2007 EP Wizard of Ahhhs
placed at number sixty-eight on Pitchfork Media
's Top 100 Tracks of 2007. The song was also covered by British pop singer Kate Nash
.
According to lead singer Reggie Youngblood the track was inspired by Jacksonville's dance party scene: Although he frequented them he realized more often than not he would usually end up with girls who couldn't dance. The song is noted for its 'bi-curious' lyrics, specifically the line "You are the girl, that I've been dreaming of, ever since I was a little girl". According to Reggie's sister and fellow bandmate Ali Youngblood, this is based on an inside joke between the two of them where they would refer to wanting something "Ever since I was a little girl".
7" single (pink vinyl)
12" single (white vinyl)
CD single
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band Black Kids
Black Kids
Black Kids is an American indie pop band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band's debut EP, Wizard of Ahhhs, received favorable critical response in 2007, and was followed by the Partie Traumatic album, which debuted at #5 on the UK Albums Chart in July 2008.-History:Black Kids formed in Jacksonville...
, taken from their debut album Partie Traumatic
Partie Traumatic
Partie Traumatic is the debut album by American indie rock band Black Kids, released by Almost Gold on July 7, 2008 in the United Kingdom, and released by Columbia Records on July 22, 2008 in North America...
. It was released as the band's debut single by Almost Gold Recordings
Almost Gold Recordings
Almost Gold Recordings is an independent record label. It was originally founded in 2007 in New York City by Scott Rodger of Quest Management with distribution in North America through Columbia Records. The first release on Almost Gold was the Peter Bjorn and John album Writer's Block, on February...
on April 7, 2008 in the UK, and by Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
on May 27, 2008 in the US. It entered the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at number eleven. The demo version from the band's 2007 EP Wizard of Ahhhs
Wizard of Ahhhs
Wizard of Ahhhs is an EP by American indie rock group Black Kids, released by the band in August 2007 via free download on their official MySpace page. In November the band launched their official website, where the EP was available for download until March 2008...
placed at number sixty-eight on Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
's Top 100 Tracks of 2007. The song was also covered by British pop singer Kate Nash
Kate Nash
Kate Marie Nash is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. She had a UK no. 2 hit "Foundations" in 2007, followed by the platinum selling UK number 1 album Made of Bricks. She was named Best Female Artist at the 2008 BRIT Awards....
.
According to lead singer Reggie Youngblood the track was inspired by Jacksonville's dance party scene: Although he frequented them he realized more often than not he would usually end up with girls who couldn't dance. The song is noted for its 'bi-curious' lyrics, specifically the line "You are the girl, that I've been dreaming of, ever since I was a little girl". According to Reggie's sister and fellow bandmate Ali Youngblood, this is based on an inside joke between the two of them where they would refer to wanting something "Ever since I was a little girl".
Track listings
All songs by Black Kids, except where noted.7" single (pink vinyl)
- "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You" – 3:39
- "Damn I Wish I Was Your LoverDamn I Wish I Was Your Lover"Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" is a hit song in the U.S. by Sophie B. Hawkins. Released in 1992, it is from her album Tongues and Tails...
" (Sophie B. HawkinsSophie B. HawkinsSophie Ballantine Hawkins is an American singer, songwriter, musician and painter. Her biggest hits are "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover", "Right Beside You", and "As I Lay Me Down".- Career :...
) – 2:26
12" single (white vinyl)
- "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You" – 3:39
- "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You" (The Twelves Remix) – 3:46
- "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You" (The Twelves Remix - Dub Version) – 3:46
CD single
- "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You" – 3:39
- "You Turn Me OnYou Turn Me OnYou Turn Me On is the fifth album by indie rock band Beat Happening.-Track listing:All tracks written by Beat Happening# "Tiger Trap" – 6:53# "Noise" – 3:23# "Pinebox Derby" – 3:07# "Teenage Caveman" – 4:35# "Sleepy Head" – 4:07...
" (Beat HappeningBeat HappeningBeat Happening is an American punk band formed in Olympia, Washington in 1982. Calvin Johnson, Heather Lewis and Bret Lunsford have been the band's continual members...
) – 2:50 - "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" (Hawkins) – 2:26
Music video
The music video for "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You" was filmed in London in February 2008 and directed by Chris Boyle.Personnel
- Owen Holmes – bass guitar
- Kevin Snow – drums
- Dawn Watley – keyboards and vocals
- Ali Youngblood – keyboards and vocals
- Reggie Youngblood – guitar and vocals
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
11 |
Media
- The song was on the motion picture soundtrack for the film, Jennifer's BodyJennifer's BodyJennifer's Body is a 2009 black comedy horror film written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama. The film stars Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, and Adam Brody. Fox portrays a newly-possessed teenage serial killer specializing in killing her male classmates as her best friend...
. It was also played in a scene during the movie Role ModelsRole ModelsRole Models is a 2008 American comedy film directed by David Wain about two energy drink salesmen who are ordered to perform 150 hours of community service as punishment for various offenses. For their service, the two men work at a program designed to pair kids with adult role models. The film...
, and featured on an advert for music channel The Box (UK TV Channel). - A remix of the song by The Twelves was also in the game FIFA 09FIFA 09FIFA 09 is the 2008 installment of Electronic Arts' FIFA series of football video games. Developed by EA Canada, it is published by Electronic Arts worldwide under the EA Sports label. It was released in October 2008 for Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii,...
. - The Twelves remix of the song was covered by the GleeGlee (TV series)Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that airs on Fox in the United States, and on GlobalTV in Canada. It focuses on the high school glee club New Directions competing on the show choir competition circuit, while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues...
cast on their 2nd-season 20th episode entitled "Prom QueenProm Queen (Glee)"Prom Queen" is the twentieth episode of the second season of the American musical television series Glee, and the 42nd overall. It aired May 10, 2011 on Fox in the United States. The episode was written by series creator Ian Brennan, directed by Eric Stoltz, and featured the return of guest...
" with the character Blaine AndersonBlaine AndersonBlaine Anderson is a fictional character from the American musical comedy-drama television series Glee. Played by Darren Criss, Blaine was introduced in the sixth episode of the second season as the openly gay lead singer of the Dalton Academy Warblers, a rival show choir to New Directions, the...
singing the lead vocals. - The song was used in the episode "And The Rich People Problems" on the 2011 Sitcom 2 Broke Girls2 Broke Girls2 Broke Girls is an North American television comedy series that debuted on CBS during the 2011–12 television season. The first episode aired at 9:30 pm after Two and a Half Men on September 19, 2011. Later episodes followed How I Met Your Mother on Monday nights at 8:30 pm . The series was...
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