Whip-Smart (song)

"Whip-Smart"
Single by Liz Phair
from the album Whip-Smart
Released	February 15, 1995
Recorded	1994
Studio	Idful, Chicago, Illinois Compass Point, Nassau, Bahamas
Genre	Indie rock
Length	4:18
Label	Matador
Songwriters	Liz Phair Malcolm McLaren
Producers	Liz Phair Brad Wood
Liz Phair singles chronology
"Supernova" (1994) "Whip-Smart" (1995) "Why Can't I?" (2003)

"Whip-Smart" is a song by American singer-songwriter Liz Phair from her second album Whip-Smart , released in 1994. The song interpolates the chorus from Malcolm McLaren's 1983 hit "Double Dutch." ^[1]

The song peaked at No. 24 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. ^[2]

Reception

Cashbox awarded the song their 'Pick of the Week', commenting that "the title track from Phair’s critically-lauded second album is an even more infectious pop single than the album’s first focus track, “Supernova". Where that song helped push Phair further into the mainstream, this one will continue her ascension into pop culture. With its catchy chorus of “When they do the double-dutch,” this track will reach out to listeners who might’ve thought her too cryptic before, but the sharp lyrics will continue to delight her faithful fans. "Whip-Smart" is a strong way to start off the new year for one of the scene’s most engaging performers." ^[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Liz Phair.

Promo Single 1

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Whip-Smart"	4:18

Promo Single 2

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Whip-Smart" (Remix)	4:12
2.	"Whip-Smart"	4:18

Charts

Chart (1994–1995)	Peak position
US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [4]	24

References

1. "Revisiting Liz Phair's 'Whip-Smart' (1994) | Retrospective Tribute". Albumism. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
2. Liz Phair Takes Her Time Sculpting 'Egg'. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 4, 1998.
3. "Pop Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. No. 21 January 1995. p. 11. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
4. "Liz Phair Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2024.