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| Single by TLC | |||||||||||||
| from the album CrazySexyCool | |||||||||||||
| Released | October 31, 1994 | ||||||||||||
| Format | CD single, 12-inch single | ||||||||||||
| Recorded | 1994 | ||||||||||||
| Genre | Contemporary R&B | ||||||||||||
| Length | 4:28 | ||||||||||||
| Label | LaFace 24088 |
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| Writer(s) | Dallas Austin | ||||||||||||
| Producer | Dallas Austin | ||||||||||||
| Certification | RIAA: Platinum | ||||||||||||
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"Creep" is the first single by American R&B group TLC from their second studio album CrazySexyCool, released on October 31, 1994 by LaFace Records. The single became their first smash hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and remained at number one on the chart for four weeks, eventually becoming the second best-selling single of 1995, behind Madonna's "Take a Bow". TLC won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, and Dallas Austin was nominated for Best R&B Song. It was the 3rd most successful Hot 100 Single of 1995, according to Billboard's Year End Charts. "Creep" was ranked third on Spin's Top 20 Singles of the '90's.[1]
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Song information
The lyrics are taken from the perspective of a woman who is aware of her boyfriend's infidelity and in turn cheats on him in an effort to appease her need for affection. A cover version of the song was released by alternative rock band The Afghan Whigs. The song samples "Hey Young World" by Slick Rick.
In the documentary "The Last Days of Left Eye", TLC member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes said she was 100% against the release of Creep as a single, and threatned to wear black tape over her mouth in the music video.
Music video
There were three music videos made for this song, but only the final one was released. The video features each girl individually in front of a color background wearing silky pajamas matching the color of that background. There are other scenes featuring T-Boz singing into a microphone with Omar Lopez, a previous dancer for Janet Jackson, with an open shirt, playing trumpet behind her and flirting with her. There are also, black and white shots of them rehearsing dance moves, being silly and hanging out. Most of the fashions in the video represent early 90's fashion, such as flannel shirts, baggy pants and sweatshirts tied around the waist. This video shows TLC becoming more mature compared to their prior album.
Tracklistings and formats
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Official versions
- DARP Mix*
- Jermaine's Jeep Mix
- Super Smooth Mix*
- Untouchables Mix*
- Untouchables Instrumental
- Maxx Remix
- Tin Tin Out Remix
* - includes a rap by Left Eye.
Creep '96
The second version of the single released in 1996 contained three versions of the song, the original, the Maxx Remix and the Tin Tin Out Remix. It also contains the single version of "Waterfalls".
Chart performance
| Chart (1994-1995) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 2 |
| UK Singles Chart | 6 |
| Australian Singles Chart | 9 |
| French Singles Chart | 23 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 26 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles | 43 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 56 |
| Dutch Top 40 Singles | 19 |
| German Singles Chart | 39 |
| Preceded by "Here Comes the Hotstepper" by Ini Kamoze |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single January 28, 1995- February 18, 1995 |
Succeeded by "Take a Bow" by Madonna |
| Preceded by "Practice What You Preach" by Barry White |
Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs number one single December 10, 1994- February 11, 1995 |
Succeeded by "Baby" by Brandy |
References
- ^ http://www.rocklist.net/spin100.html
- ^ Discogs.com, Creep (CD, Single), Retrieved on December 23, 2008
- ^ Discogs.com, Creep (12"), Retrieved December 23, 2008
- ^ Discogs.com, Creep (CD, Maxi), Retrieved on December 23, 2008
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