Released May 23, 1985 Recorded 1985 | Format 7"12" Genre Funknew wavesynthpop | |
Length 4:08 (Album version)9:31 (Extended 12" version) | ||
"Party All the Time" is a 1985 single by comedian and actor Eddie Murphy, written and produced by Rick James and Kevin Johnston. It was the lead single from Murphy's debut album How Could It Be. The single was recorded at James' home studio in Buffalo, New York. It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, behind "Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Richie. Rick James also provided vocals for the song.
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The song is a lament by the singer that despite the expensive things he gives her, his girlfriend prefers to spend her time out dancing and flirting with other men, rather than staying at home and showing affection for him.
Since 2014, the song has enjoyed a mini resurgence in Scotland thanks largely to the supporters of St Johnstone F.C., who now have adopted it as an unofficial club anthem.
Appearances in popular culture
Covers
"Weird Al" Yankovic performed a polka version of the chorus in the 1986 track "Polka Party!" from the album of the same name.
In July 2009, Aubrey O'Day covered the song along with ex-Danity Kane member D. Woods's sister Shanell Woodgette, in a version produced by Maestro.
In March 2011, the melodic death metal band Children of Bodom covered the song as a bonus track on their seventh album, Relentless Reckless Forever.
In February 2014, the song was performed in the 101st episode of Glee, "New Directions," by character Holly Holliday (Gwyneth Paltrow).
Samples and remixes
In 2006, house DJ and producer Sharam Tayebi of Deep Dish released a remix of the song, known simply as "PATT" (an acronym for "Party All The Time"), which reached No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
In April 2012, Asher Roth released "Party Girl", the lead single from his second studio album RetroHash, which samples "Party All the Time".
In July 2, 2012, the Greek DJ duo Playmen, released the song "All the Time" with Riskykidd, Helena Paparizou and Courtney Parker. The song's chorus contains phrases from the song of Eddie Murphy.