"Clumsy" was released on September 25, 2007, as the fifth and final single from Fergie's massively successful debut solo album, The Dutchess . Produced by will.i.am and written by Fergie and Bobby Troup, the song is a playful, upbeat pop and R&B track that famously samples Little Richard’s 1956 classic "The Girl Can't Help It". It became Fergie's fifth consecutive top-ten hit in the United States, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Critical and Commercial Legacy
A pop-up fashion show featuring Fall 2007 designs. Scenes in a pop-up car, space shuttle, and airplane. Fergie - Clumsy
Years after its release, "Clumsy" has seen a resurgence in popular culture through new media and artistic tributes: "Clumsy" was released on September 25, 2007, as
The song received a range of responses from music critics, with many praising its "goofy" lyrics about the disorienting feeling of falling in love and the clever use of the Little Richard sample . While some reviewers considered it a highlight of the album, others found it to be a flatter pop effort compared to her previous hits like " Big Girls Don't Cry ". Regardless of reviews, it was a major commercial success, selling over two million digital downloads and earning platinum certification in the U.S.. Music Video and Style Critical and Commercial Legacy A pop-up fashion show
The music video, directed by Marc Webb and Rich Lee, is styled as a vibrant pop-up book. It features Fergie in various scenarios where she is literally and figuratively "clumsy" around a love interest, played by Swedish model Alex Lundqvist. Highlights include:
A climactic rooftop photo shoot where she falls and is caught by her love interest. Modern Cultural Impact