Do Me!
"Do Me!" is a song by hip hop/R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe. The song was released in 1990 as the second single from the group's multi-platinum debut album, Poison. A remix is included on the group's WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album, released in 1991.
"Do Me!" | ||||
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Single by Bell Biv DeVoe | ||||
from the album Poison | ||||
Released | June 10, 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1989 | |||
Genre | New jack swing[1] | |||
Length | 4:33 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Carl Bourelly | |||
Bell Biv DeVoe singles chronology | ||||
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Release and reception
In June 1990, "Do Me!" entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at number 92. In September, the song reached number three, tying previous single "Poison" as Bell Biv DeVoe's biggest hit on the pop charts.[3][4] Both songs remained on the Hot 100 for 22 weeks. Elsewhere, the single peaked at number 4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 6 on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart.[3] The song ranked number 11 on the Billboard Year-End chart for 1990.[5]
Legacy
Davitt Sigerson called the song a "landmark in priapic obsession," and added, "[i]f the true spirit of the male love jones could speak, its words would be B.B.D.'s: 'Slap it up, flip it, rub it down, oh no!'"[6]
Music video
The video was shot in 35mm over two and a half days.
Track listings
- 7" Vinyl (US, UK)
- "Do Me!" — 4:33
- "Do Me!" (instrumental) — 4:33
- 12" Vinyl (US)
- "Do Me!" (Mentality Hip Hop remix) — 8:53
- "Do Me!" (East Coast Mental mix) — 5:37
- "Do Me!" (Smoothed Out version) — 3:15
- CD Maxi single (US)
- "Do Me!" (Mentality Hip Hop remix) — 8:53
- "Do Me!" (East Coast Mental mix) — 5:37
- "Do Me!" (Smoothed Out version) — 3:15
- "Do Me!" (Mental mix) - 6:17
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
All-time charts
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In popular culture
"Do Me!" was featured during a scene in the 2002 romantic comedy film 40 Days and 40 Nights. A parody of the song by cover band and comedy act Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine appears on their 2005 album Aperitif for Destruction. The song was covered by "Weird Al" Yankovic for his polka medley "Polka Your Eyes Out" from his 1992 album Off the Deep End. TV star Jensen Ackles sang this song in the season 3 gag reel of Supernatural.
References
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- M. Tye Comer; Mariel Concepcion; Monica Herrera; Jessica Letkemann; Evie Nagy & David J. Prince (February 11, 2010). "The 50 Sexiest Songs Of All Time". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ""Dome!" - Billboard.com". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- "Bell Biv DeVoe - Charts & Awards - Billboard Singles". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- "1990: Year-End USA Charts (Singles)". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- Sigerson, Davitt. "Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe - Review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1293." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 1296." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- "Charts.nz – Bell Biv DeVoe – Do Me!". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- "Bell Biv DeVoe Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- "Top 50 Dance Tracks of 1990". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- "End of Year Charts 1990". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- "Billboard Top 100 - 1990". Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2009.
- "Billboard Hot 100 60th Anniversary Interactive Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2020.