About this song
The song was released in 1983 on ZZ Top's album Eliminator and became their most successful single to that point, reaching #2 on the Mainstream Rock charts and #56 on Pop Singles. It is known for its guitar riff, its chorus and a music video that got heavy airplay in MTV's early years. Its guitar solo was ranked #43 on Guitar World's list of the 100 best guitar solos.
What it's about
The lyrics deal with women's fondness for men who wear elegant clothes.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 1 other song, like “:no_fun_allowed: by RAWINTHEVOID”.
- Covered 9 times, including “Sharp Dressed Man by Lucyfire”.
- Written by Frank Beard, Dusty Hill and Billy F. Gibbons.
- Produced by Bill Ham.
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