"Unskinny Bop" is a song by Americanglam metal bandPoison, released as the first single from their third studio album,Flesh & Blood (1990), on June 18, 1990. The song peaked at number three on the USBillboard Hot 100, number five on theBillboardAlbum Rock Tracks chart, and number one on Canada'sThe Record chart. It also entered the top 20 in Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The meaning of "Unskinny Bop" has always been shrouded in obscurity.C.C. DeVille later confessed that the phrase "unskinny bop" has no particular meaning: he invented it as a temporary measure while writing the song, before vocalistBret Michaels had begun working on the lyrics.[5] The phrase was used on the basis that it wasphonetically suited to the music. The song was later played to producerBruce Fairbairn, who stated that, although he did not know what an "unskinny bop" was, the phrase was perfect.[5]
^Unskinny Bop (US cassette single sleeve). Poison. Capitol Records, Enigma Records. 1990. 4JM-44584.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Unskinny Bop (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Poison. Capitol Records, Enigma Records. 1990. 12CL 582, 20 3923 6.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Unskinny Bop (UK CD single liner notes). Poison. Capitol Records, Enigma Records. 1990. CDCL582, 20 3923 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Unskinny Bop (Japanese mini-CD single liner notes). Poison.CBS/Sony. 1990. CSDS 8143.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
