








In May 1987, four men in leather on Harleys rode onto our screens and never really left. When Mötley Crüe released the title track for their fourth studio album, Girls, Girls, Girls , they weren't just looking for a hit—they were documenting their own chaotic reality. 1. A Tribute to the Strip
The song is a literal travelogue of the band’s favorite haunts. From in Los Angeles to clubs in Vancouver, Paris, and Fort Lauderdale, the lyrics pay homage to the nightlife culture that fueled the band’s "bad boy" reputation. 2. The Video MTV Couldn't Handle
The original music video, directed by , was so raunchy it was initially rejected by MTV. To get it on the air, the band had to release a "sanitized" version that removed the nudity while keeping the motorcycles and the general vibe of debauchery. Legend has it the band was so deep into the party during filming at The Seventh Veil that they could barely function by the time they hit the studio for inserts. 3. A Pivot in Sound
In May 1987, four men in leather on Harleys rode onto our screens and never really left. When Mötley Crüe released the title track for their fourth studio album, Girls, Girls, Girls , they weren't just looking for a hit—they were documenting their own chaotic reality. 1. A Tribute to the Strip
The song is a literal travelogue of the band’s favorite haunts. From in Los Angeles to clubs in Vancouver, Paris, and Fort Lauderdale, the lyrics pay homage to the nightlife culture that fueled the band’s "bad boy" reputation. 2. The Video MTV Couldn't Handle
The original music video, directed by , was so raunchy it was initially rejected by MTV. To get it on the air, the band had to release a "sanitized" version that removed the nudity while keeping the motorcycles and the general vibe of debauchery. Legend has it the band was so deep into the party during filming at The Seventh Veil that they could barely function by the time they hit the studio for inserts. 3. A Pivot in Sound