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===Appearances=== | ===Appearances=== | ||
*''[[Maladroit]]'' | *''[[Maladroit]]'' (2002) | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
"American Gigolo" was first written by [[Rivers Cuomo]] around February of [[2001]], and recorded by Weezer at [[DC Demos|Monster Island Studios]] on [[May 27]], 2001. Another recording was made during the band's [[BBC Sessions]] the following June 23rd. These original recordings portrayed the song in more of a funky vibe. Many fans were later surprised to hear the song evolve into more of a heavy metal riffer as the ''Maladroit'' sessions unfolded. Early versions of the song contain lyrics that greatly resemble that of "[[Photograph]]" ("If you want it / You can have it..."), though it is unknown if this is a deliberate allusion. A "gigolo" is a male escort or social companion who is supported by a woman in a continuing relationship, often living in her residence or having to be present at her beck and call. | "American Gigolo" was first written by [[Rivers Cuomo]] around February of [[2001]], and recorded by Weezer at [[DC Demos|Monster Island Studios]] on [[May 27]], 2001. Another recording was made during the band's [[BBC Sessions]] the following June 23rd. These original recordings portrayed the song in more of a funky vibe. Many fans were later surprised to hear the song evolve into more of a heavy metal riffer as the ''Maladroit'' sessions unfolded. Early versions of the song contain lyrics that greatly resemble that of "[[Photograph]]" ("If you want it / You can have it..."), though it is unknown if this is a deliberate allusion. A "[[Wikipedia:Gigolo|gigolo]]" is a male escort or social companion who is supported by a woman in a continuing relationship, often living in her residence or having to be present at her beck and call. The song's title may have been inspired by the [[Wikipedia:American_Gigolo|1980 film of the same name]], but this has never been commented on. According to the [[Recording_History_-_Page_13#5.2F27.2F01:_DC_Demos|Recording History]], the song shares its chorus with the unreleased song "[[I Can't Tell You]]", written around the same time and also demoed at Monster Island Studios. | ||
"American Gigolo" was performed live for the first time on [[June 8]], [[2001]] in Toronto, Ontario, as well as several additional shows that month on the [[Euro Freak Out Tour]]. The song was performed sporadically in [[2002]] and has, to date, been played only three times following its official release on ''[[Maladroit]]''. | "American Gigolo" was performed live for the first time on [[June 8]], [[2001]] in Toronto, Ontario, as well as several additional shows that month on the [[Euro Freak Out Tour]]. The song was performed sporadically in [[2002]] and has, to date, been played only three times following its official release on ''[[Maladroit]]''. | ||
==Known recordings== | |||
{{Known recordings header}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|american_gigolo.mp3|[[May 27]], [[2001]]|Monster Island Studios, Washington, D.C.|2:57|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|WEEZER-2001-12-17_01American_Gigolo_281.mp3|[[December 17]], [[2001]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:45|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|?|[[December 19]], [[2001]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:48|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|WEEZER-2001-12-22_08American_Gigolo_281.mp3|[[December 22]], [[2001]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:49|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|WEEZER-2001-12-29_04American_Gigolo_281.mp3|[[December 29]], [[2001]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:48|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|WEEZER-2001-12-30_06American_Gigolo_281.mp3|[[December 30]], [[2001]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:40|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|WEEZER-2002-01-01_05American_Gigolo_281.mp3|[[January 1]], [[2002]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:42|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|WEEZER-2002-01-03_02American_Gigolo_281.mp3|[[January 3]], [[2002]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:42|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|WEEZER-2002-01-12_01American_Gigolo_281.mp3|[[January 12]], [[2002]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:46|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|WEEZER-2002-01-20_American_Gigolo_281.mp3|[[January 20]], [[2002]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:43|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo|WEEZER-2002-01-21_American_Gigolo_281.mp3|[[January 21]], [[2002]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:40|Released on [[weezer.com]]|}} | |||
{{Known recordings entry|aaffaa|[[Weezer]]|American Gigolo||[[2002]]|[[Cello Studios]], Los Angeles, CA|2:42|''[[Maladroit]]''|}} | |||
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==Live performances== | ==Live performances== | ||
*[[Weezer concert: 06/08/2001 - Toronto, ON, Canada]] | *[[Weezer concert: 06/08/2001 - Toronto, ON, Canada]] | ||
*[[Weezer concert: 06/19/2001 - Copenhagen, Denmark]] | *[[Weezer concert: 06/19/2001 - Copenhagen, Denmark]] | ||
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*[[Weezer concert: 05/26/2002 - Tokyo, Japan]] | *[[Weezer concert: 05/26/2002 - Tokyo, Japan]] | ||
*[[Weezer concert: 07/27/2002 - Columbia, MD]] | *[[Weezer concert: 07/27/2002 - Columbia, MD]] | ||
==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
*[[Rivers Cuomo]] – lead guitar, lead vocals | *[[Rivers Cuomo]] – lead guitar, lead vocals | ||
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*[[Brian Bell]] – rhythm guitar, backing vocals | *[[Brian Bell]] – rhythm guitar, backing vocals | ||
*[[Scott Shriner]] – bass guitar, backing vocals | *[[Scott Shriner]] – bass guitar, backing vocals | ||
==Audio== | |||
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==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
<poem>Sit down, quiet everybody | <poem>Sit down, quiet everybody | ||
We got a long way to go | We got a long way to go | ||
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There ain't no hope for me anymore | There ain't no hope for me anymore | ||
Ha ha ha ha, yeah yeah yeah</poem> | Ha ha ha ha, yeah yeah yeah</poem> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[List of Weezer songs]] | *[[List of Weezer songs]] | ||
[[Category: Weezer songs]] | *[[List of Rivers Cuomo songs]] | ||
*[[Maladroit demos|''Maladroit'' demos]] | |||
[[Category: Weezer songs]][[Category:Rivers Cuomo songs]] | |||
[[Category:Songs on Maladroit]] | [[Category:Songs on Maladroit]] | ||
[[Category:Self-produced Weezer songs]] | [[Category:Self-produced Weezer songs]] | ||