"Gold Pants" is a song recorded by Leslie and the LY's appearing their debut studio album of the same name. Serving as the album's titular track, it was released on May 15, 2005[1] as the album's second and final single through digital download, as well as a 7" vinyl EP. The track was written by front woman Leslie Hall, who also produced the track. A longer remix of the song appears on the album Songs in the Key of Gold.
| "Gold Pants" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Leslie and the LY's | ||||
| from the album Gold Pants | ||||
| Released | May 15, 2005[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
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| Length | 1:33 | |||
| Label | Hefty Hideaway | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Leslie Hall | |||
| Producer(s) | Leslie Hall | |||
| Leslie and the LY's singles chronology | ||||
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Composition edit
"Gold Pants" is a hip hop and electronic, and electro[1] song with additional influences of R&B and house. Written by Leslie Hall, it is in the key of C minor, moving at a tempo of 120 beats per minute. Like the rest of the album, it was composed using Garageband.
The track begins with an R&B string segment, before breaking into a house beat with electronic and hip hop synthesizers. Leslie Hall raps during the verses, while singing during the chorus. Her vocals range from A#3-G4. The song's lyrics are about gold pants, as the main hook's lyrics show: "Thank you mama for making me gold pants/Ones I can dance in, and make romance in."
Music video edit
"Gold Pants" has been supplemented with a music video. It consists of Leslie Hall and the other members of the group performing the track in a booth.[2]
Live performances edit
Leslie and the LY's have performed "Gold Pants" on all of their tours, typically being the show's opener.
Release history edit
| Release Date | Released | Format | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | United States | 7" vinyl | [1] |
| United States | Digital download |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Leslie And The Ly's* & Arecee - Goldpants". Discogs. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
- ^ VeeDubbMann (2008-09-11), Gold Pants, retrieved 2016-08-29