Fergie - Clumsy -

A climactic rooftop photo shoot where she falls and is caught by her love interest. Modern Cultural Impact

"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 Fergie - Clumsy

Years after its release, "Clumsy" has seen a resurgence in popular culture through new media and artistic tributes: A climactic rooftop photo shoot where she falls

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 It became Fergie's fifth consecutive top-ten hit in

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 pop-up fashion show featuring Fall 2007 designs. Scenes in a pop-up car, space shuttle, and airplane.