Electric Boogie
Marcia Griffiths
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It's electric! You can't see it (it's electric!) You gotta feel it (it's electric!) Ooh, it's shakin' (it's electric!) Jiggle-a-mesa-cara She's a pumpin' like a matic She's a movin' like electric She sure got the boogie You gotta know it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie!) Now you can't hold it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie!) But you know it there, Here, there and everywhere I've got to move, I'm going on a party ride I've got to groove, groove, groove, And from this music I just can't hide Are you comin' with me? Come let me take you on a party ride And I'll teach you, teach you, teach you I'll teach you the electric slide Some say it's mystic (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie) You can't resist it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie) You can't do without it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie) Jiggle-a-mesa-cara she's a pumpin' like a matic She's movin' like electric She sure got the boogie Don't want to lose it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie) But you can't choose it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie) But you know it's there, Here, there and everywhere I've got to move, Come let me take you on a party ride And I'll teach you, teach you, teach you I'll teach you the electric slide (Boogie woogie, woogie) You can't see it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie) You gotta feel it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie) Ooh, it's shakin' (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie) Jiggle-a-mesa-cara she's a pumpin' like a matic She's movin' like electric She sure got the boogie You gotta know it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie!) Now you can't hold it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie!) But you know it's there, Here, there and everywhere Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!) Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!) Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!) Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!) Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!)
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Electric Boogie" was originally released in the year 1982 by Jamaican singer Marcia Griffiths.
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Popular ChoreographyThis song is also referred to as the "Electric Slide song” as it is typically used to accompany the popular line dance known as the "Electric Slide."
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WriterThe song was written by Neville "Bunny Wailer" Livingston, a member of the reggae group Bob Marley & The Wailers.
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Genre"Electric Boogie" falls under the genre of reggae and dancehall music.
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Recurring PopularityIt experienced a resurgence in popularity in the 90s, reaching number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered and remixed by various artists around the world, increasing its international appeal.
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Impact on Dance Culture"Electric Boogie" had a massive impact on dance culture, with even those who are not familiar with the song often knowing the dance.
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Successful AlbumThe song is a part of the album "Carousel" which was received well internationally and is one of Griffiths' most successful works.
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Worldwide FameDespite its origins in Jamaica, the song is known globally and is a favorite at various social gatherings, weddings, and parties.
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Marcia Griffiths’ IdentityMarcia Griffiths who is also known as the "Queen of Reggae," is best recognized for this song internationally.
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