Andrew H. Walker, Getty Images Nine days after the deadly tornado that touched…
Video Premiere: Jenny Owen Youngs, 'Hot In Herre'
- Posted on Sep 21st 2007 12:00AM by Jessica Robertson
Singer-songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs covered Nelly's 'Hot In Herre' like any cheeky, indie-folk songstress would: with a video-taped, country-tinged, igloo dance party. The video, directed by Josh Forbes (Cold War Kids, Submarines), is replete with break dancing penguins, eskimos, mountain men, Russian dancers, polar bears, Bigfoot and moose heads. "I wanted something that was neither a direct parody of the original video, nor something directly literal to the lyrical content," Youngs tells Spinner. "[Josh] came back with a setting at the opposite end of the temperature spectrum and a concept that seemed to possess exactly the appropriate amount of whimsy. After all, when making a video for a cover of 'Hot In Herre' one would probably do well not to take one's self too seriously." Mission accomplished.
- Filed under: Video, Exclusive, Video of the Day
All the AOL Music info you want to know
Chief Keef Receives Apology From Katy…
The BoomboxFacebook Will Chief Keef accept an apology from one of pop music's biggest stars?…
2 Chainz Prepares Sophomore Album for…
The BoomboxKevin Winter, Getty Images 2 Chainz will be a busy man this summer. The rap titan…
Darius Rucker Felt Compelled to Expose…
The BootRich Polk, Getty Images Darius Rucker says he knew that the person behind the…
Add a Comment
Scott Kas
Go girl your gonna be a supper star! Your already a star in my book!
October 09 2007 at 8:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
col
really nice twist on the orignal, funny but not idiotic, scrummy voice, nice style, luvely jubbly
September 29 2007 at 8:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
M. Smith
This kicks very much ass. Just as long as MTV doesn't see this and pick it up...
September 26 2007 at 8:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
leecha
such a good song...why such a horrible video?
September 25 2007 at 9:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Pokey
Love it Jenny!!!!! You are ORIGINAL gurl!!!
September 24 2007 at 10:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Sam
Great Video!! Please put it on iTunes so I can put it on my iPod!
September 23 2007 at 10:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Sam
Great Video!! Now if only I could figure out how to put it on my iPod...
September 23 2007 at 10:21 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
cockbeard
Glad to see someone spending some serious money on your work Jenny, you've got to release a covers album at some point, I guess this means I'm going to have to pick up Batten The Hatches again now. Vids awesome, and the track is great, I didn't play Dave's side of the split EP for weeks, cause this was just on every time I fired up the turntable. Good luck
September 23 2007 at 9:23 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
lissah
f yes people its about time to spread some J.O.Y.
Elizabeth
Yum. Love Jenny and this song. Especially live.
September 23 2007 at 12:41 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
23 Comments