‘Pants On The Ground’ Singer: ‘Everybody In America’s Singing My Song’
First Published: January 14, 2010 6:56 PM EST Credit: FOX
Caption ‘General’ Larry Platt appears on ‘American Idol’ on January 13, 2010LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 62-year-old “General” Larry Platt has become a sensation after his performance of original song “Pants On The Ground” on “American Idol” on Wednesday night – and in an interview with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush for Access and “The Billy Bush Show,” the singer explained the song’s origins.
“Everybody in America’s singing my song, ‘Pants on the Ground.’ I made that song up, years ago,” he said.
And he added that the song has a simple message.
“It’s about these kids and grown folk walking around with their pants down,” he said. “Get these pants up!”
The singer then gave a special acapella encore performance of “Pants on the Ground” for Billy.
On Wednesday night’s audition, Larry made judges Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson and guest judge Mary J. Blige laugh and sing along – while Simon Cowell attempted to shush them, in vain.
However, despite his best efforts, Larry never had a serious shot at the “Idol” top 12 – the show cuts off eligible contestants at age 28.
Nevertheless, Larry already has some famous fans.
“Caught the west coast feed of AI tonight. Pants. On. The. Ground. Priceless,” past winner David Cook Tweeted.
And “Glee’s” Lea Michele was on the ground herself after watching Larry’s performance.
“Oh my god. The guy on American Idol singing ‘pants on the ground’ right now. I’m dying!! SO funny!!!!!” she Tweeted.
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