Whip-Smart (song)
1995 single by Liz Phair
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Whip-Smart" is a song by American singer-songwriter Liz Phair from her second album Whip-Smart, released in 1994. The song interpolates the chorus from Malcolm McLaren's 1983 hit "Double Dutch."[1]
| "Whip-Smart" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ||||
| Single by Liz Phair | ||||
| from the album Whip-Smart | ||||
| Released | February 15, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Studio |
| |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
| Songwriters |
| |||
| Producers |
| |||
| Liz Phair singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
The song peaked at No. 24 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.[2]
Reception
Cashbox awarded the song their 'Pick of the Week', commenting that "the title track from Phair’s critically-lauded second album is an even more infectious pop single than the album’s first focus track, “Supernova". Where that song helped push Phair further into the mainstream, this one will continue her ascension into pop culture. With its catchy chorus of “When they do the double-dutch,” this track will reach out to listeners who might’ve thought her too cryptic before, but the sharp lyrics will continue to delight her faithful fans. "Whip-Smart" is a strong way to start off the new year for one of the scene’s most engaging performers."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Liz Phair.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Whip-Smart" | 4:18 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Whip-Smart" (Remix) | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Whip-Smart" | 4:18 |
Charts
| Chart (1994–1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 24 |
