Best Larry Platt 'Pants On The Ground' Remixes VIDEO

‘Pants on the Ground’ singer struck chord

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 Bush.

On Wednesday night’s audition, Platt 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, Platt never had a serious shot at the “Idol” top 12 — the show cuts off eligible contestants at age 28.

Pants on the Ground Song from American Idol VIDEO & Auditions

Pants on the Ground!!!! Lookin’ like a fool with your pants on the ground!!!!

If you aren’t walking around singing this, I have a feeling you soon will be. This catchy (and hilarious!) song was sung on American Idol tonight, by General Larry Platt. This 62-year-old gentleman may very well have earned a place in history with this self-written tune of his! Sadly, he’s too old to make it to Hollywood. Perhaps we’ll see him on the finale this summer!

I couldn’t resist. I admit that I love the song already as well. Who wouldn’t? It’s funny, it’s catchy… and the dude has a point! You really should invest in a belt, dude!

My iPhone friend Talking Carl helped me along the way. He’s available in the App Store… and yes, he really will repeat anything you say!