A Brief History
On March 27, 1998, the little blue pill known as Viagra was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States, giving aphrodisiacs such as “Spanish Flies” a run for their money. This prescription drug to defeat male impotence quickly went mainstream and, along with the other erectile dysfunction drugs Cialis and Levitra, remains a hot commodity to this day. Thanks to pharmacology, all these newly virile men can take their restored vitality to their local strip clubs and admire the beautiful dancers with confidence. While there, they can reflect on the music being played and perhaps debate which songs are the best of the best for girls to strip to. Here we list 10 songs we like the best for the hypothetical situation that we should ever find ourselves in a strip club.
Digging Deeper
10. “The Stripper” by Joe Loss and his Orchestra, 1962.
Is this too obvious or what? The song was made for stripping for crying out loud. It also happens to be darn good stripper music, a classic. Oddly enough, this song was recorded 4 years before its release, and even then it was only the B-Side to “Ebb Tide.” Still, “The Stripper” was a #1 hit on the airwaves and, of course, on the dance stage. Motley Crue, The Sweet, Rod Stewart and Noxema Shave Cream (TV ad) all used the song, as did wrestler Rick Rude. Take it off, take it all off! Honorable mention to Gunilla Knutson, the hot blonde in the Noxema commercial.
9. “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and the Shondells, 1968.
Though Billy Idol’s version (1981) is just as good, the 1968 version is for the more energetic dancers and more rabid fans. Honorable mention to “White Wedding,” “Eyes Without a Face” and “Rebel Yell,” all sung by Billy Idol.
8. “Atomic Dog” by George Clinton, 1982.
A #1 hit on the R&B charts, this cut certainly has rhythm, as hopefully the dancer does as well. By the way, why must I chase the cat?
7. “Porn Star Dancing” by My Darkest Days, 2010.
This aptly named song made it to #1 on at least one U.S. chart. Honorable mention to “Paradise City” by Guns ‘n Roses.
6. “Girls Girls Girls” by Motley Crue, 1987.
The Crue even look like people you would expect to find in strip clubs. They are a natural and so is their music.
5. “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin, 1975.
This group just has a way with making music snaky and sinuous. Hopefully the dancer does too! Honorable mention to a whole lotta other LZ songs.
4. “Star Spangled Banner” by Jimi Hendrix, 1969.
Performed at Woodstock by the highest paid rock star of the day, this rendition of America’s National Anthem has become a classic representation of the late 1960s. It is also a dynamite song for a slow strip, the music being as sensuous as the dancer.
3. “Cherry Pie” by Warrant, 1990.
Suggestive lyrics and a driving beat just can’t be beat. Not for the lazy stripper. Honorable mention to “Funky Town” by Lipps Inc.
2. “Pour Some Sugar on Me” by Def Leppard, 1987.
This song has patrons just jumping at the chance to pour some sugar on some nubile honey. How it only made it to #2 on the charts is a mystery. Honorable mention to “My Humps” by The Black Eyed Peas.
1. “Fool in the Rain” by Led Zeppelin, 1979.
Sensuous to the max, this tune speeds up and slow down to allow the dancer her full range of performance. Tasty! Unfortunately, this was the band’s last single before they broke up. Sad. Honorable mention to “Don’t Touch Me There” by the Tubes.
Question for students (and subscribers) to ponder: What songs would you like to see a striptease performed to?
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Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Various Artists. Striptease Music. Open Records/Countdown Media, 2011. Audio CD.
