Every so often a nude scene gets paired with a song that, for better or worse, ends up making it that much more memorable, and this Tunesday’s submission comes from a movie where music isn’t just in the background, it’s almost its own character. Just past the film’s twenty-fifth anniversary this March, we present the sexy combo of Barry White and butt cheek in High Fidelity.

Long before the golden of anti-heroes on television (Tony Soprano, Walter White, Don Draper, everyone on Succession, etc), movies were the place to find insufferable protagonists on screen, and the late 90s and early 2000s were rife with ‘em. One such self-absorbed ass hat was Rob Gordon, originally penned by Nick Hornby (as a Brit named Ron Fleming) and brought to life on screen by John Cusack. Rob manages a record store in Chicago and treats women just like he treats the music he sells - by ranking them into Top Five lists.

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Despite the plot revolving around Rob reconnecting with his Top Five former partners, there isn’t much skin to be seen - in fact, the raunchiest scene in the film actually happens in Rob’s head when he imagines his recent ex getting it on with their virile, long-hair hippie neighbor, Ian (Tim Robbins). And because Rob is such a knowledgable music aficionado, his brain provides the perfect accompaniment to their bang fest.

Is there anything more sensual and soulful than the booming baritone of Barry White? His voice was just made for babymaking. Add in some hot bass licks, drums, and a splash of disco (meaning literal bow chicka wow wow) and you’ve got a guaranteed recipe for a little sumpin’ sumpin’. White’s “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More” is a go-to jam for getting busy. It’s also exactly what Tim is doing to Iben Hjejle’s tattooed tush and hand bra-ed hooters - again, albeit, in Rob’s head, but the man knows music. It’s an on-the-nose choice for both the character and the situation.

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[Would it ruin things to mention Sesame Street did a parody version of this sung by Cookie Monster called “Me Going To Munch You?” Probably. Although the title still kinda works.]

Basically, if Barry White’s playing, clothes are coming off. That’s just science.

Catch Up With Previous Editions of Songs in the Key of Nudity

You're Gonna Love These Boobs

Go, Dawg, Go

Vulgar For Sure

Cut Us Some Flack

Beach, Please

Girl Gone Wild