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March 21, 2009

New Lily Allen Video - "Not Fair"

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I've always found Lily's briticisms (e.g., "on a blag," "get a Chinese," etc.) even more charming than her potty mouth, so it's fun to see the pop star get an over-the-top Americana makeover. Here she's a guest on the fictional '70s C&W program The Wagon House. Incidentally, the song's about premature ejaculation (Lily's not a fan). You probably didn't expect its video to feature barnyard animals. I'm guessing, I don't know you that well. Get on your (cowboy) boots...

Lily Allen - "Not Fair (DOCTOR ROSEN ROSEN Remix)" (MP3)

It's Not Me, It's You is out now on Capitol in the US, Parlophone across the pond.

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horrible video.i can't beat off to THIS.

Posted by: alfred profile link at 03/21/09 5:48 PM  | Reply
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I'll make you scream.

Posted by: Robot Jones profile link at 03/21/09 5:53 PM  | Reply
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Probably my favorite song on the new record

Posted by: NoF at 03/21/09 6:39 PM  | Reply
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Alright, we need to draw a line on the ironic music news reporting. I'll give you kanye and even coldplay sometimes, but no more lily allen (especially not corny country flavored) or miley cyrus.

Thanks.

Posted by: Lucretius at 03/21/09 6:41 PM  | Reply
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PS: No more Smashing Pumpkins, too. Now that the band is just one Penis.

Posted by: Lucretius  in reply to Lucretius's comment at 03/21/09 6:45 PM  | Reply
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I kind of sort of love this video.

Posted by: Chris Praley at 03/21/09 6:58 PM  | Reply
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tits or gtfo!

Posted by: Innnanetsdotcom at 03/21/09 7:44 PM  | Reply
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vid sucks!
but i want the DRESS!

Posted by: nadsat profile link at 03/21/09 7:49 PM  | Reply
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That's a jumpsuit.

Posted by: audrey profile link  in reply to nadsat's comment at 03/25/09 2:08 PM  | Reply
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Why would she make a video for this awful song. So many better choices...

Posted by: Bryan at 03/21/09 8:16 PM  | Reply
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Lewkin good gurl.

Posted by: PatrickBateman profile link at 03/21/09 8:16 PM  | Reply
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Can't she just fucking die ?

Posted by: j.R at 03/21/09 9:59 PM  | Reply
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I'd prefer you did.

Posted by: Comehomenow profile link  in reply to j.R's comment at 03/22/09 12:38 PM  | Reply
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I was laughing out loud at that ending! She NEEDS -no, we all need- more airplay! I hope the boys will let her get her due- both personally and professionally--ha!
She's truly clever and hilarious! She just needs more airplay... I don't know how anyone can object to her new songs like "22" or "Back to the Start." They are way better than a lot of the pablum that gets all the attention these days!...
p.s. I think some of the commenters here are a little self-conscious about their sexual performance, or lack thereof!-ha!

Posted by: Go Lily! at 03/21/09 10:19 PM  | Reply
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this is so 70s and she is so sexy.

Posted by: che at 03/21/09 11:11 PM  | Reply
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DEVO did this scene 30 years AGO!!! (Whip It) Wish she was Dolly Parton singing with Porter Wagoner - who does the intro- he sang with Dolly often.

Posted by: mic-mac at 03/22/09 1:34 AM  | Reply
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i think i just...jizzed in my pants

Posted by: Josh Weaver profile link at 03/22/09 3:08 AM  | Reply
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I guess this song is about you. ;)

Posted by: Aaron profile link  in reply to Josh Weaver's comment at 03/22/09 10:57 AM  | Reply
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God, this song makes me want to take a nailgun to my ears. And it's not just the premature ejaculation she has a problem with, he won't even give her some oral to make up for it.

Posted by: Thomas at 03/22/09 8:27 AM  | Reply
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Didn't Jenny Lewis already do this video, only much better, for Rise Up With Fists!!?

Posted by: Sal at 03/22/09 9:19 AM  | Reply
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Yeah, pretty lame of them to just copy the idea outright. I do like both videos though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Thz2SOKkGI

Posted by: John  in reply to Sal's comment at 03/22/09 12:29 PM  | Reply
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Exactly-- it's as if the prerequisite's for Allen's video was to rip off Rise Up With Fists!!, only make it colder, less clever and appealing.

Posted by: Versh profile link  in reply to Sal's comment at 03/22/09 9:03 PM  | Reply
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Let me tell you... this girl can be so annoying stupid!

Posted by: la at 03/22/09 11:50 PM  | Reply
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Fictional C&W show? It would be more accurate to say she's a guest on a fictionalized segment of what was a real C&W show. I'm surprised whoever owns the copyright to the show and/or Porter Wagoner's estate gave permission to alter his words for an introduction to a song that talks about giving head. (I'm fine with the song, but that's not a match that I would expect the estate of a conservative C&W star to cherish.)

Posted by: Eva at 03/23/09 12:24 PM  | Reply
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seems the boys are feeling a little uncomfortable.

Posted by: k ay at 03/24/09 9:55 AM  | Reply
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That's original.

Posted by: BugsMeany profile link  in reply to k ay's comment at 03/25/09 8:51 AM  | Reply
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All bands not matter how great or crap will enevitably end up repeating ideas, be it video or music. Look at Oasis or should I say Status Quo (same shit)

You either like Lilly or not, but she is doing well and this song is great.....do I like the video? Well it does its job..

It must however be a nightmare to go out with Lilly, constantly living in fear that you'll get a song written about your sexual performance from her point of view :)

Posted by: Kudos at 03/26/09 6:48 AM  | Reply
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Thank you! I thought the exact same thing when I saw this video.

Posted by: Ric at 03/26/09 12:36 PM  | Reply
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Cool baby, cool !

Posted by: timsored profile link at 03/26/09 12:50 PM  | Reply
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Radio Moscow has a similar video called Mistreating Queen, but their song is much better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1-jgS5cL50

Posted by: Mistreating Queen at 03/26/09 2:38 PM  | Reply
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is it weird that i'm really hoping this song ends up on the next kidz bop?

Posted by: Cody profile link at 03/27/09 1:48 PM  | Reply
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The vids successful in recreating the 70s and country-western feel but it doesn't really connect to modern times, which would be really cool. It only gets really exciting until the breakdown/bridge when Allen starts dancing and clapping.

Posted by: Reflector at 03/27/09 2:30 PM  | Reply
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What's not fair is how perfectly adorable she is while airing her sexual grievances. I love that LIly.

Posted by: Blondie profile link at 03/27/09 3:22 PM  | Reply
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anyone think lily kinda looks like grace slick at the beginning of this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVstafKZDYY

Posted by: cisco at 03/28/09 6:05 PM  | Reply
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Move over girls theres a new goddess on the block ,

Posted by: Anthony Buon Viso at 04/02/09 9:26 AM  | Reply
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ur a complete idiot you havent even met her and u want her to die just because of a song u dont like! get a life! its people like u that make this world more and more idiotic

Posted by: amy pardy at 05/05/09 12:38 PM  | Reply
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She is so damn sexy. Not many girls could pull that off.

Posted by: John at 05/07/09 3:51 PM  | Reply
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FYI: Porter Wagoner broke all kinds of boundaries. He brought James Brown to the Grand Ole Opry, he treated Dolly Parton with a kind of collegial respect that was not common for women in the Country music business of that time. AND his last concert -- at the age of 80 -- was to open for the White Stripes at Madison Square Garden!! Do a little research before you shoot your mouth off.

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