Sorry for Party Rocking (song)

"Sorry for Party Rocking" is a song by American duo LMFAO from their second studio album of the same name. It was released as the fourth and final single from the album on January 17, 2012, and was the group's last output before their indefinite hiatus in September 2012. The song was written and produced by Redfoo and Erin Beck.

"Sorry for Party Rocking"
Single by LMFAO
from the album Sorry for Party Rocking
Released	January 17, 2012 (2012-01-17)
Recorded	2011
Length	3:23
Label	Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Stefan Kendal Gordy Skyler Austen Gordy Erin Beck
Producer(s)	Redfoo
LMFAO singles chronology
"Livin' My Love" (2012) "Sorry for Party Rocking" (2012) "Give Me All Your Luvin' (Party Rock Remix)" (2012)
Audio sample
"Sorry for Party Rocking" file help
Music video
"Sorry for Party Rocking" on YouTube

Music video

Background

In an interview with the Irish channel TG4, Redfoo stated that they are working on the video for the song. Before this song was released as a single, Redfoo also said that "Sorry for Party Rocking" was a crowd favorite.^{[citation needed]} The official video was uploaded to VEVO on February 21, 2012. The video was directed by Mickey Finnegan, and is the prequel to "Party Rock Anthem".^[1]

Synopsis

The video begins when an old man named Rufus (played by SkyBlu in extensive makeup)^[2] is complaining to his wife, Agnes (played by Redfoo, also in makeup),^[2] that LMFAO and the Party Rock Crew are partying too much next door of their house, as Rufus and Agnes are getting ready for bed for the night. Rufus decides to go over next door to tell them to stop. Rufus scolds RedFoo and the Party Rock Crew, and when he asks them to explain about their behavior, RedFoo and the Party Rock Crew reply to Rufus with the title song and then continue dancing as Rufus immediately calls the police.

Police and other emergency services are seen driving through the city in cardboard cars, receive the call, and immediately head for the party. SkyBlu is also seen driving through the city with Chelsea Korka and the other women. The video returns to RedFoo and the Party Rock Crew still partying in the 'Party Rock' house. The police arrive at the house to arrest RedFoo, but also come in and start partying instead. Rufus then enters the Party Rock Crew's residence, but angrily leaves after seeing Agnes partying in the crowd. Agnes then performs the song's bridge. As the party continues, RedFoo gets drunk, is rushed to the hospital, and accidentally drops his iPhone. A man wearing a turtle-backpack finds RedFoo's iPhone, connects it with his headphones, and begins shuffling to "Party Rock Anthem". According to the opening caption of "Party Rock Anthem", it is revealed that RedFoo and SkyBlu slipped into comas due to excessive party rocking. The video ends with RedFoo and SkyBlu in the deserted hospital, where "Party Rock Anthem" will begin.^[1]

Track listing

1. "Sorry for Party Rocking" (album version) – 3:24
2. "Sorry for Party Rocking" (D'anconia Remix) – 3:31
3. "Sorry for Party Rocking" (Gigi Barocco Remix) – 4:39
4. "Sorry for Party Rocking" (Nash & Slicox Remix) – 5:04
5. "Sorry for Party Rocking" (R3hab Remix) – 5:12
6. "Sorry for Party Rocking" (Ricky Luna Remix) – 5:08
7. "Sorry for Party Rocking" (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) – 5:37

Credits and personnel

• Lead vocals – LMFAO
• Producers – Redfoo
• Lyrics – Stefan Kendal Gordy, Skyler Austen Gordy, Erin Beck
• Label: Interscope

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2012) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[3] 32 Australia Dance (ARIA) 5 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] 22 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 15 Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[6] 13 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[7] 8 Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)[8] 1 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 31 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[10] 51 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[11] 18 France (SNEP)[12] 16 Honduras (Honduras Top 50)[13] 7 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[14] 20 Ireland (IRMA)[15] 18 Luxembourg (Billboard)[16] 6 Netherlands (Mega Dance Top 30)[17] 6 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[18] 35 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[19] 27 Scotland (OCC)[20] 17 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[21] 40 South Korea International Singles (Gaon)[22] 19 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[23] 48 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] 43 UK Singles (OCC)[25] 23 UK Dance (OCC)[26] 5 US Billboard Hot 100[27] 49 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[28] 32 US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[29] 39 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[30] 19 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[31] 36

Year-end charts Chart (2012) Position Australia Dance (ARIA)[32] 25 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[33] 82 Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[34] 48 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[35] 65 Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)[36] 26 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[37] 91 France (SNEP)[38] 100 UK Singles (OCC)[39] 164 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Australia (ARIA)[40] 2× Platinum 140,000^ Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[41] Platinum 60,000‡ United Kingdom (BPI)[42] Silver 200,000‡ United States (RIAA)[43] Gold 500,000* Streaming Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[44] Gold 900,000† * Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. † Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.