59 Chrystie Street
| Title | 59 Chrystie Street |
|---|---|
| Artist | Beastie Boys |
| Album | Paul’s Boutique |
| Release Date | 1989-07-25 |
| Description | “59 Chrystie Street" is the first ninth of “B-Boy Bouillabaisse,” the hodgepodge that concludes *Paul’s Boutique.“ It’s an address on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. After successfully suing British Airways for using part of “Beastie Revolution” in an ad, the Beastie Boys used that money to make music full time, renting a floor at 59 Christie Street reportedly located between a Chinese sweatshop and a brothel. This apartment fostered their transition from hardcore punk to hip-hop. Samples include: “Burundi Black (Pt. 2)” by Burundi Stephenson Black from the album, Burundi Black (1971) “Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse)” by Run-DMC, from the single, “Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse)” (1985) “Are You Experienced?” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience from the album, Are You Experienced (1967) “Change the Beat” by Fab 5 Freddy from the single, “Change the Beat” (1982) “My Philosophy” by Boogie Down Productions from the album, By Any Means Necessary (1988) “Buffalo Gals” by Malcolm McLaren & the World’s Famous Supreme Team from the album, Duck Rock (1983) |
| Lyrics | {*scratching: "Aw yeah!"*} There's a girl over there {*"Aw yeah!"*} With long brown hair {*"Aw yeah!"*} I took her to the place... I threw the mattress in her face... Took off her shirt {"*fresh"*} Took off her bra... Took off her pants {"*fresh"*} You know what I saw {"WICK WICK WACK!"} {*all laughing*}You might also like |