Contents • • • • • • • Background [ ] 'Pull Up to the Bumper' was co-written by herself, Kookoo Baya and Dana Manno. The song's instrumental path was originally recorded in 1980 during the sessions, however, it did not make the album as found its R&B sound not fitting in the rest of the material. It was finally completed for the 1981 critically acclaimed album and became its third single in June 1981. The song sparked some controversy for its suggestive lyrics, as they figuratively describe, prompting some radio stations in the United States to refuse to broadcast it. Among the lines are 'Pull up to my bumper baby / In your long black limousine / Pull up to my bumper baby / Drive it in between' and 'Grease it / Spray it / Let me lubricate it'. However, in a 2008 interview with the magazine, Jones revealed that the meaning of the lyrics were not necessarily meant to be interpreted in a sexual context.

Over the years, 'Pull Up to the Bumper' has been several times. The original featured the unedited album master recording as an extended mix of 6m45s.

There also appears to be an untitled long album version lasting 5m48s which can be found on the U.S. Rebound Records/ World of Dance: The 80's compilation CD. An extended dub version lasting 7m17s also known as 'Remixed Version' was included as the B-side on the 12-inch release of Jones' '; this version can be found on the compilation CD 12'/80s. The 'Walking in the Rain' 7' single also had an alternate dub mix as the B-side, called 'Peanut Butter' and credited to the. The full mix of 'Peanut Butter' lasting 7m02s as well as 'Pull Up to the Bumper's 'Party Version' lasting 5m01s can be found on the US /Universal Music In Good Company CD. In 1985 the track was again remixed and re-released to promote the compilation, and was released in two different 12' mixes, one an extended mix with additional keyboard overdubs and remix by Paul 'Groucho' Smykle, which can be found on both the 2011 Dance Classics - Pop Edition Vol. 4 2CD Compilation and the very rare 1986 Now Dance compilation CD.

The other, an eight-minute megamix entitled 'Musclemix', which included excerpts from tracks like ', ', ', ' and ', remains unreleased on CD. Upon its release, the song spent seven weeks at number 2 on the US chart, as well as becoming a Top 5 single on the US chart. The track has since come to be one of Jones' and her first transatlantic hit. Music critic and writer called 'Pull Up to the Bumper' 'Grace's first car radio hit'. The original 1981 release peaked at number 53 on the. When it was re-released in 1985, then with the 1977 recording of ' as the B-side, it reached number 12 on the UK pop chart in early 1986. The song then finally charted in Ireland and Germany, and became the singer's best-seller.

In 2011, 's Richard Vine ranked the release of 'Pull Up to the Bumper' as one of 50 key events in the history of dance music, proclaiming it 'one of those rare records that manages to replicate the sensation of actually being in a club.' Music video [ ] The music video for 'Pull Up to the Bumper' is a combination of live footage with Jones performing the song on her merged and edited alongside excerpts from 's 1982 experimental documentary film. The video uses the edited studio version of the song and its opening section includes excerpts from the song 'Nightclubbing'.

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Another music video for the song was produced, also using the same live footage, cut and re-edited, but this time retaining the original concert soundtrack. The video ends with Jones jumping from the stage into the audience. Track listing [ ].

• 7' single (1981) A. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' – 3:40 B. 'Feel Up' – 4:02 • 7' single (US, 1981) A. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' – 3:40 B. ' – 3:00 • 12' single (1981) A. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' (long version) – 5:45 B.

'Feel Up' (Long Version) – 6:14 • 12' promotional single (US, 1981) A. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' (album version) – 4:30 B. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' (party version) – 5:45 • 7' single (1985) A. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' – 3:40 B. ' – 3:35 • 12' single (1985) A. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' (Remix) – 6:24 B1. 'La Vie en rose' – 7:24 B2.

' – 5:55 • 12' single (UK, 1985) A. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' – 4:40 B. 'Nipple to the Bottle' – 6:57 • 12' single (UK, 1986) A.

'Grace Jones Musclemix' – 9:12 B1. 'La Vie en rose' – 7:24 B2. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' (Remix) – 6:24 • 12' single (Canada, 1986) A. 'Grace Jones Musclemix' – 9:12 B1. 'Pull Up to the Bumper' (Remix) – 6:29 B2. 'Nipple to the Bottle' – 5:55 • Cassette single (1986) • 'Pull Up to the Bumper' (Remix) – 6:29 • 'Nipple to the Bottle' – 5:55 • 'La Vie en rose' – 7:24 • 'Peanut Butter' – 5:10 Chart performance [ ] Chart Peak position Australia () 67 14 26 10 16 13 12 37 2 5 Later versions [ ] • 'Pull Up to the Bumper' was recorded by a Jamaican reggae singer in 1995 from her second album Scent of Attraction.

It reached #60 on the U.S. Hot 100, #21 on the R&B chart, and #15 on the dance chart. It also reached #78 in Australia, #12 in New Zealand, and #50 in the UK.

I Am Kurious Oranj Rarlab. • sampled the song on his 1997 single 'Ooh La La', from the album. • Another version was released by an Australian R&B singer, which featured in 2000 film. It reached #36 on the Australian in February 2000. • Also in 2000, short lived British band recorded 'Pull Up to the Bumper' as a B-side for their only charting single 'Dirty Water'.

• Danish artist remixed the song with Jones' original vocals, and released it as a single in late 2000, with an accompanying music video. The song reached #4 on the U.S. Billboard dance chart and #60 on the UK pop chart.

• Bands and performed the song together at the festival in 2010. References [ ].

Contents • • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] Having achieved a major success with the comeback album and the best-selling hits compilation, both in 1985, Grace Jones delivered her next album the following year. Released under her new contract with, Inside Story saw Jones working with producer of (Jones had previously tried to work with the band during the disco era ).

The album was recorded at Skyline Studios in New York and post-produced at Atlantic Studios and Sterling Sound. Inside Story is notable for being Jones' first foray into production, which resulted in frequent, heated clashes with Rodgers. Musically, the album explores varieties of pop music, with elements of jazz, gospel and Caribbean sounds, marking the point when Jones turned towards a more accessible, commercial sound. All songs were written by Grace Jones and. The artwork for the album was designed by Richard Bernstein, who had previously worked with Jones on artwork for the '70s albums, and. The release of Inside Story was surrounded by Manhattan Records' 'most extensive marketing and merchandising campaign ever', as described by the magazine.

The promotional strategy would include magazine and newspaper advertisements, street posters, radio spots and more, with the record company targeting the US market, where Grace had never been a mainstream pop star. Eventually, Inside Story would become one of Jones' greatest album successes, making the top 40 in a number of European countries. Despite being her lowest-charting album in the UK, it still sold well enough in the British market to be certified silver there. The album also remains her last entry to date on the US albums chart. A remastered, edition of the album was released in 2004 on, along with. Unlike the latter, the re-released Inside Story came with no bonus tracks. Singles [ ] ' became the album's lead single, accompanied by a popular music video.

The song would become one of Jones' most successful singles and her highest (as well as last ever) entry on. ' was released at the end of 1986 to very modest success, only making the top 40 in Italy. The third single was different for the North American and European markets. The R&B-influenced ' was chosen for the US and Canada, while the European market received the jazzy '. Neither single, released in spring 1987, achieved chart success.

Track listing [ ] All tracks written by and. Title Length 1. 'Hollywood Liar' 3:50 3. 'Chan Hitchhikes to Shanghai' 4:33 4.

' 3:44 Side two No. Title Length 6. 'Barefoot in Beverly Hills' 4:07 8. 'Scary But Fun' 3:55 9. 'White Collar Crime' 4:59 10.

'Inside Story' 4:31 Personnel [ ] • Scott Ansell – sound engineering • Richard Bernstein – computer image • Knut Bohn – engineering • Greg Calbi – mastering • Barry Diament – digital editing • Steve Elson – baritone saxophone, flute • James Farber – recording, mixing • Mac Gollehon – trumpet • – alto saxophone • Grace Jones – vocals, production • Kevin Jones – digital interfacing, sequencing, drum programming • – tenor saxophone • – production, arrangements • Budd Tunick – production managing • – arrangements Chart positions [ ] Weekly charts [ ]. Chart (1986) Peak position Australian Albums () 51 Austrian Albums () 15 German Albums () 38 New Zealand Albums () 12 Swedish Albums () 34 Swiss Albums () 30 UK Albums () 61 81 US 26 Certifications and sales [ ] Region Certification /Sales United Kingdom () Silver 60,000 ^ *sales figures based on certification alone ^shipments figures based on certification alone Release history [ ] Region Year Format(s) Label Worldwide 1986 LP, CD, Cassette Yugoslavia 1987 LP, Manhattan Europe 2004 CD References [ ]. • ^ Ron Wynn.. Retrieved 2006-12-28. • Robert Christgau.. Retrieved 2012-04-12.

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