The song is a celebration of and the transformative power of personal style.
: The music video is the second part of a loose narrative trilogy following "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and preceding "Legs". Sharp Dressed Man (2019 Remaster)
: Features the Eliminator , Billy Gibbons' customized 1933 Ford hot rod, which became a symbol of the band. The song is a celebration of and the
Released as part of the compilation in June 2019, the 2019 remaster of "Sharp Dressed Man" refreshes one of ZZ Top's most iconic tracks from their 1983 Diamond-certified album Eliminator . This version enhances the clarity of the band's "techno-blues" sound, maintaining the gritty Texas guitar work while providing a cleaner presentation of the early-80s synthesizers. 🎸 Musical Breakdown Released as part of the compilation in June
: Features a distinctive "dead-room" 70s drum beat with an added 80s electronic edge.
: Billy Gibbons' minute-long solo uses a Fender Esquire with a slide layered with his 1959 Les Paul "Pearly Gates" in standard tuning. Instrumentation : Billy Gibbons : Vocals, Electric Guitar Dusty Hill : Bass Guitar, Vocals Frank Beard : Drums, Percussion Terry Manning : Programming and Synths 👔 Core Themes & Lyrics