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Right Said Fred Mash-Up Taylor Swift’s ‘Look What You Made Me Do’!
Right Said Fred recently spent a weekend in the studio having fun with I’m Too Sexy and Taylor Swift’s Look What You Made Me Do, the first track taken from Swift's forthcoming album Reputation.
The track interpolated Right Said Fred’s iconic 90s hit, and Right Said Fred's live studio mash-up features the guys having fun with both tracks.
The video for the live mash-up premiered on Billboard and is available to watch now via the Right Said Fred's YouTube channel.
When Swift dropped Look What You Made Me Do, it re-ignited the love for Right Said Fred’s US chart topping debut. Press around the globe were keen to chat to brothers Richard and Fred Fairbrass about the track and the interpolation, including BBC News, Buzzfeed, Rolling Stone, Evening Standard, Washington Post, NME, People, Billboard and The Telegraph.
Swift and her team reached out to brothers, Richard and Fred, to let them know about the interpolation not long before the single dropped but the sound of the track itself remained shrouded in mystery, and the pair first heard it on the morning of Friday 25th August 2017 along with the rest of the world.
“We’re really happy with Taylor’s take,” says frontman Richard. “Her track is broody and slightly dark - we love it."
In celebration of the track, the band released the I'm Too Sexy EP in September, which featured three tracks, a re-recording of the original single along with an electro swing and deep house remix.
Earlier this year, Right Said Fred released their 9th studio album Exactly! and are currently preparing for a string of live dates in 2018.
Right Said Fred’s I’m Too Sexy EP is available to buy now via their official site, Spotify and all good online outlets.
Taylor Swift Interpolates Right Said Fred’s ‘I’m Too Sexy’!
Taylor Swift’s first single from her long-awaited and highly anticipated 6th studio album Reputation has arrived. The multi-award winning Swift has given Right Said Fred a writing credit on the single 'Look What You Made Me Do', which features an interpolation of the band’s 1991 debut hit single 'I'm Too Sexy'.
Press around the globe have been keen to chat to the band about the interpolation including BBC News, Buzzfeed, Rolling Stone, Evening Standard, Washington Post, NME, People, Billboard and The Telegraph. Swift’s interpolation has brought much deserved attention to Right Said Fred, one of pop music’s most enduring acts, bringing a new generation of fans to the beloved 90s hit.
Swift and her team reached out to brothers, Richard and Fred Fairbrass, to let them know about the interpolation not long before the single dropped but the sound of the track itself remained shrouded in mystery, and the pair first heard it on the morning of Friday 25th August 2017 along with the rest of the world.
“We’re really happy with Taylor’s take,” says frontman Richard. “Her track is broody and slightly dark - we love it. We think a mash-up would be great too.” Here’s hoping the internet responds!
In celebration of the track, the band are releasing the I'm Too Sexy EP on September 1st 2017, which features three tracks, a re-recording of the original single along with an electro swing and deep house remix.
Earlier this year, Right Said Fred released their 9th studio album Exactly! and are currently preparing for a string of live dates in 2018.
Right Said Fred’s 'I’m Too Sexy’ EP' is available to pre-order now via their official site and all good online outlets.
Right Said Fred release new album ‘Exactly!’!
Right Said Fred's 9th studio album Exactly! is out now and available to buy on
The brothers Fairbrass, who have been making music as Right Said Fred for over 25-years since their 1991 hit I’m Too Sexy, announced the latest album on ITV’s Lorraine late last year. Following the announcement, their single Sweet Treats premiered on Ken Bruce’s BBC Radio 2 show and the guys headed in to see Chris Evans at Radio 2 as well, performing a special acoustic version of the single and I’m Too Sexy. On the run up to the release, the pair also dropped into the This Morning studio to chat about the album and The Sun premiered the video for Sweet Treats, where instead of blowing their money on a big budget music video, the guys decided to give the money to charity Crisis instead.
You can watch the video for their latest single Sweet Treats via Right Said Fred's YouTube channel now.
The album was two years in the making featuring an array of special guests and Fred and Richard Fairbrass’ signature mix of tongue-in-cheek observational pop. Half of the album was recorded with Paul Statham (Simple Minds, Kylie, Dido) and the other half with Gordon Davis and Jason Glover (who was part of the James Taylor Quartet). The album’s opener ‘Me And You’ is an upbeat pop anthem featuring Jodie Scantlebury who has previously worked with Bryan Ferry. The album’s themes range from simple and fun observations like single ‘Sweet Treats’ inspired by a British Airways dessert, to the more serious. ‘Save Me’, which touches upon depression whilst ‘Raining In England’ is a melancholic song about everything in the world around us is changing but the one thing that can be relied upon - the rain in England.
Right Said Fred are one of the UK’s most enduring pop acts and in the 25 years since I’m Too Sexy’s release, the brothers have reached fans all across the globe, selling in excess of 7 million copies of their debut album Up worldwide, receiving two Ivor Novello’s for I’m Too Sexy and Deeply Dippy as well as a Brit Award nomination for Best British Act. Fred and Richard have also played The Royal Variety Performance, met the Queen, released a track for Comic Relief (Stick It Out) and, most importantly, Richard was voted Rear of the Year by Smash Hits Magazine.
Right Said Fred continue to appear at various special events and TV shows all over the world performing in front of 200,000 people at the 2006 World Cup opening ceremony and 300 million people for the Bollywood Awards plus guest appearances on Good Morning America, Big Brother’s Bit On The Side,The Wright Stuff, Lorraine, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Pointless and John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight.
However, after 25 years, the brothers remain true to their spirit - they don’t follow trends, they follow their instincts and have fun along the way. Doing music the ‘Right Said Fred’ way has always been the right way and their track record and continued success is testament to that. Long live Right Said Fred!
Catch Right Said Fred live at the following dates, including a headline show in London, TBA:
30th July 2017 - Camp Bestival - Lulworth Castle, Dorset - Tickets
Exactly!, the new album from Right Said Fred, is out now and available to buy on iTunes,
Google Play and Pledge Music. It is also available to stream on Spotify and Tidal now.
Right Said Fred reveal video for single ‘Sweet Treats’!
Right Said Fred have shared the video for their latest single Sweet Treats, taken from their 9th studio album Exactly!, out on 24th February 2017. You can pre-order the album now via Pledge Music.
Instead of paying for an expensive video, the entire marketing budget was donated to Crisis, a charity close to the band's hearts.
The video premiered on The Sun and is also available to watch on Right Said Fred's YouTube channel.
Right Said Fred will also be performing at the following live dates, including a headline show in London:
30th July 2017 - Camp Bestival - Lulworth Castle, Dorset - Tickets
The audio for the single premiered on Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show and the guys also appeared as guests on Chris Evans' BBC Radio 2 show, performing a live version of their iconic 90s hit I'm Too Sexy.
The album was two years in the making featuring an array of special guests and Fred and Richard Fairbrass’ signature mix of tongue-in-cheek observational pop. Half of the album was recorded with Paul Statham (Simple Minds, Kylie, Dido) and the other half with Gordon Davis and Jason Glover (who was part of the James Taylor Quartet). The album’s opener ‘Me And You’ is an upbeat pop anthem featuring Jodie Scantlebury who has previously worked with Bryan Ferry. The album’s themes range from simple and fun observations like single ‘Sweet Treats’ inspired by a British Airways dessert, to the more serious. ‘Save Me’, which touches upon depression whilst ‘Raining In England’ is a melancholic song about everything in the world around us is changing but the one thing that can be relied upon - the rain in England.
The album arrives after the Fairbrass brothers spent 2016 celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their 1991 hit I’m Too Sexy. They are one of the UK’s most enduring pop acts and in the 25 years since I’m Too Sexy’s release, the brothers have reached fans all across the globe, selling in excess of 7 million copies of their debut album Up worldwide, receiving two Ivor Novello’s for I’m Too Sexy and Deeply Dippy as well as a Brit Award nomination for Best British Act. Fred and Richard have also played The Royal Variety Performance, met the Queen, released a track for Comic Relief (Stick It Out) and, most importantly, Richard was voted Rear of the Year by Smash Hits Magazine.
Right Said Fred continue to appear at various special events and TV shows all over the world performing in front of 200,000 people at the 2006 World Cup opening ceremony and 300 million people for the Bollywood Awards plus guest appearances on Good Morning America, Big Brother’s Bit On The Side,The Wright Stuff, Lorraine, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Pointless and John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight.
However, after 25 years, the brothers remain true to their spirit - they don’t follow trends, they follow their instincts and have fun along the way. Doing music the ‘Right Said Fred’ way has always been the right way and their track record and continued success is testament to that. Long live Right Said Fred!
Sweet Treats is available to stream now on Spotify.
Exactly! is out on 24th February 2017 and available to pre-order via Pledge Music.
Right Said Fred announce new single ‘Sweet Treats’!
Right Said Fred have revealed the first single to be taken from their 9th studio album Exactly! - Sweet Treats. The single is available to stream now via Spotify, with Exactly due for release on 24th February 2017.
The single premiered on Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 show last week and the guys also appeared as guests on Chris Evans' BBC Radio 2 show, performing a live version of their iconic 90s hit I'm Too Sexy.
Right Said Fred recently announced the following dates, including a headline show in London:
30th July 2017 - Camp Bestival - Lulworth Castle, Dorset
The album was two years in the making featuring an array of special guests and Fred and Richard Fairbrass’ signature mix of tongue-in-cheek observational pop. Half of the album was recorded with Paul Statham (Simple Minds, Kylie, Dido) and the other half with Gordon Davis and Jason Glover (who was part of the James Taylor Quartet). The album’s opener ‘Me And You’ is an upbeat pop anthem featuring Jodie Scantlebury who has previously worked with Bryan Ferry. The album’s themes range from simple and fun observations like single ‘Sweet Treats’ inspired by a British Airways dessert, to the more serious. ‘Save Me’, which touches upon depression whilst ‘Raining In England’ is a melancholic song about everything in the world around us is changing but the one thing that can be relied upon - the rain in England.
The album arrives after the Fairbrass brothers spent 2016 celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their 1991 hit I’m Too Sexy. They are one of the UK’s most enduring pop acts and in the 25 years since I’m Too Sexy’s release, the brothers have reached fans all across the globe, selling in excess of 7 million copies of their debut album Up worldwide, receiving two Ivor Novello’s for I’m Too Sexy and Deeply Dippy as well as a Brit Award nomination for Best British Act. Fred and Richard have also played The Royal Variety Performance, met the Queen, released a track for Comic Relief (Stick It Out) and, most importantly, Richard was voted Rear of the Year by Smash Hits Magazine.
Right Said Fred continue to appear at various special events and TV shows all over the world performing in front of 200,000 people at the 2006 World Cup opening ceremony and 300 million people for the Bollywood Awards plus guest appearances on Good Morning America, Big Brother’s Bit On The Side,The Wright Stuff, Lorraine, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Pointless and John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight.
However, after 25 years, the brothers remain true to their spirit - they don’t follow trends, they follow their instincts and have fun along the way. Doing music the ‘Right Said Fred’ way has always been the right way and their track record and continued success is testament to that. Long live Right Said Fred!
Exactly! is out on 24th February 2017.
Right Said Fred Announce New Album Exactly!
Right Said Fred return with their 9th studio album Exactly! due for release in March 2017. The album was two years in the making featuring an array of special guests and Fred and Richard Fairbrass’ signature mix of tongue-in-cheek observational pop.
Watch Richard and Fred chat to Lorraine Kelly on ITV about their album Exactly and celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 1991 hit I’m Too Sexy.
Half of the album was recorded with Paul Statham (Simple Minds, Kylie, Dido) and the other half with Gordon Davis and Jason Glover (who was part of the James Taylor Quartet). The album’s opener ‘Me And You’ is an upbeat pop anthem featuring Jodie Scantlebury who has previously worked with Bryan Ferry. The album’s themes range from simple and fun observations like single ‘Sweet Treats’ inspired by a British Airways dessert, to the more serious. ‘Save Me’, which touches upon depression whilst ‘Raining In England’ is a melancholic song about everything in the world around us is changing but the one thing that can be relied upon - the rain in England.
The album arrives after the Fairbrass brothers spent 2016 celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their 1991 hit I’m Too Sexy. They are one of the UK’s most enduring pop acts and in the 25 years since I’m Too Sexy’s release, the brothers have reached fans all across the globe, selling in excess of 7 million copies of their debut album Up worldwide, receiving two Ivor Novello’s for I’m Too Sexy and Deeply Dippy as well as a Brit Award nomination for Best British Act. Fred and Richard have also played The Royal Variety Performance, met the Queen, released a track for Comic Relief (Stick It Out) and, most importantly, Richard was voted Rear of the Year by Smash Hits Magazine.
Right Said Fred continue to appear at various special events and TV shows all over the world performing in front of 200,000 people at the 2006 World Cup opening ceremony and 300 million people for the Bollywood Awards plus guest appearances on Good Morning America, Big Brother’s Bit On The Side,The Wright Stuff, Lorraine, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Pointless and John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight.
However, after 25 years, the brothers remain true to their spirit - they don’t follow trends, they follow their instincts and have fun along the way. Doing music the ‘Right Said Fred’ way has always been the right way and their track record and continued success is testament to that. Long live Right Said Fred!
Exactly! is out March 2017.
Right Said Fred’s ‘I’m Too Sexy’ Anniversary EP and 25 Things You Didn’t Know About The Band!
Right Said Fred have been celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their 1991 hit single I'm Too Sexy this year. In honour of the anniversary, brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass are releasing a 25th Anniversary I'm Too Sexy EP, which is only available via Pledge.
You can watch the video for I'm Too Sexy now via YouTube.
In honour of the 25th Anniversary, here are 25 Things You Didn't Know About Right Said Fred:
1. Actors Tom Hanks and Andy Samberg parodied I’m Too Sexy on Saturday Night Live in 2013.
2. Right Said Fred made a cameo appearance on Ricky Gervais’ Life’s Too Short.
3. The boys performed at the Royal Performance in 1993 with the Muppets.
4. In 2014 the band appeared on John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight.
5. Right Said Fred were the first British band since The Beatles to have a US No.1 for a debut single (I’m Too Sexy).
6. Right Said Fred performed with Spinal Tap in 1992 at MTV’s Spring Break.
7. Richard has played bass for David Bowie.
8. Fred has played guitar for Bob Dylan.
9. In 1993 the boys were nominated for Best British Group at The Brit Awards.
10. Madonna named Richard as the most bed-able man in pop.
11. Jay Z raps about the band in his song ‘The Ruler’s Back’ - “I’m too sexy for jail like Right Said Fred”.
12. I’m Too Sexy was voted Australia’s Best Party Song Of 2016.
13. Right Said Fred performed at the 2006 World Cup opening ceremony in Germany in front of 200,000 people and again in 2014 in front of 500,000. This is nothing compared to their show at the Bollywood awards though, where they played in front of 300 million people!
14. A man died from 'excessive aural excitement' claims coroner while at a table-dance club listening to I’m Too Sexy.
15. The group was named after the novelty song 'Right Said Fred', which was a hit single for singer and actor Bernard Cribbins in 1962.
16. The 1993 single for Stick it Out from the Comic Relief album Sex and Travel sold over a million copies.
17. Right Said Fred have won two Ivor Novello awards. The first in 1991 for I’m Too Sexy and the second in 1992 for Deeply Dippy.
18. Right Said Fred currently have 424,000 monthly Spotify listeners in 28 countries, but are most popular in Germany.
19. Right Said Fred were named fashion icons in The Observer, circa 1992 and even nearly had their own Right Said Fred clothing line.
20. I'm Too Sexy has been featured on one of TV's most successful cartoons The Simpsons on more than one occasion.
21. I’m Too Sexy made it into VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of the 90’s chart and was also rated No.2 in VH1’s Greatest One Hit Wonder’s of the 90’s.
22. The brothers have a protein drink planned under the name Fairbrass Sports.
23. I’m Too Sexy was once used in an Australian Safe Sex Fetish Advert.
24. On the day of the video shoot for I’m Too Sexy nothing went to plan, in fact everything on set was literally apparently falling apart, which is one of the reason’s the video is as iconic, comical and rememberable.
25. Robin Williams once sang a rendition of I’m Too Sexy at one of his shows in the style of Elmer Fudd as did Weird Al Yankovic.
Right Said Fred celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ‘I’m Too Sexy’!
Right Said Fred celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their 1991 chart topping hit single I’m Too Sexy this year. To celebrate the release, brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass are releasing a 25th Anniversary EP of I’m Too Sexy plus a brand new album via Pledge.
You can watch the classic track on the EMI YouTube channel or from the embed below.
As part of their Pledge campaign, they’re inviting fans to join them in the studio and record a new track for the album as well as an opportunity to perform on a new recording of I’m Too Sexy, both of which will be filmed. The anniversary marks an important milestone for the brother’s career - not only is this a celebration of the single but also 25 years of global success.
I’m Too Sexy spent in excess of 6 weeks at the top of the charts and then a further incredible 4-months in the UK top 10, charting at No.1 in 32 countries around the world including the US. Following this, their second single Don’t Talk Just Kiss reached number 3 in 1991 at Christmas time and number 1 on the US dance chart. It was their third single though, Deeply Dippy, that would earn them their first UK number 1 with their debut album Up landing in at the top spot as well.
In the 25 years since I’m Too Sexy’s release, the brothers have reached fans all across the globe, selling in excess of 7 million copies of Up worldwide, receiving two Ivor Novello’s for I’m Too Sexy and Deeply Dippy as well as a Brit Award nomination for Best British Act.
Fred and Richard have also played The Royal Variety Performance, met the Queen, released a track for Comic Relief (Stick It Out) and, most importantly, Richard was voted Rear of the Year by Smash Hits Magazine.
By the dawn of the noughties, the brothers showed no signs of stopping and their success continued with various chart hits around the world including their first number 1 in Japan for album Stand Up, with the single Stand Up (For The Champions) consequently used by a number of NFL teams en route to Super Bowl glory. This wasn’t their first foray with the sports world, You’re My Mate was also the official song for the South African Rugby team in 2000.
Probably one of the most hardworking and enduring duos in pop, Right Said Fred continue to appear at various special events and TV shows all over the world performing in front of 200,000 people at the 2006 World Cup opening ceremony and 300 million people for the Bollywood Awards plus guest appearances on Good Morning America, Big Brother’s Bit On The Side, The Wright Stuff, Lorraine Kelly, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Pointless and Jamie Oliver’s Last Week Tonight.
However, after 25 years, the brothers remain true to their spirit - they don’t follow trends, they follow their instincts and have fun along the way. Doing music the ‘Right Said Fred’ way has always been the right way and their track record and continued success is testament to that. Long live Right Said Fred!
