Denis Leary - Asshole Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'Asshole'?

   Denis Leary claims to have co-written the song 'Asshole' with Chris Phillips. However, comedian Louis C.K. has accused Leary of stealing the 'I'm an asshole' routine from him.

2. Was 'Asshole' a commercial success?

   Yes, 'Asshole' was successful in several countries. In Australia, it reached No. 2 on the ARIA Singles Chart, ended 1994 as Australia's 26th most successful single, and earned a Platinum certification. It also charted in North America, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

3. Where did the music video for 'Asshole' receive airplay?

   In North America, the censored music video for 'Asshole' received airplay on MTV and MuchMusic. In Australia, the song gained considerable popularity.

4. What was unique about Denis Leary's performance of 'Asshole' on The Late Late Show with James Corden?

   During his appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden on August 3, 2016, Leary performed an updated version of 'Asshole' in character as Bill Clinton, in a duet with James Corden playing a caricature of Hillary Clinton. For broadcast, the '-hole' part of the title was bleeped.

5. What accusations have been made against Denis Leary regarding 'Asshole'?

   Comedian Louis C.K. has accused Denis Leary of stealing his 'I'm an asshole' routine to create the song 'Asshole.' Leary, however, claims to have co-written the song with Chris Phillips.

6. In what context did Denis Leary gain initial fame as a comedian?

   Denis Leary first came to prominence as a stand-up comedian through his appearances on MTV and through his stand-up specials No Cure for Cancer (1993) and Lock 'n Load (1997).