Cool Jerk
The Go-Go's
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Cool jerk Cool jerk Cool jerk Cool jerk Well I know a cat who can really do the cool jerk I know a cat who can really do the cool jerk Well this cat that you're talkin' about Has nothing, nothing on me Cause I know I'm the heppest cat The heppest cat that ever could be [Chorus] Well they see me walkin' down the street The say hey! All them fellas drop to their knees I'm the reason that they don't smirk Cause they know I'm the queen of the cool jerk Cool jerk Cool jerk Cool jerk Cool jerk Okay girls, break it down! Bring it down reeeeeeeaaaalll uh-huh Uh-huh, well that's right Now, I know a lot of you out there are thinkin' Man, are those girls fools? When way deep down inside You know we're way cool Now gina, hon, she beats that drum Oh man, she beat it mean That mighty sound will shake the ground C'mon and do your thing Right now! Oh that sounds good I want to hear some of that bad, bad bass A one, a two, a one two three four You're playin' baby C'mon everybody I want to hear you all Can you do Can you do can you do can you do can you do Can you do can you do can you do can you do Can you do can you do can you do can you do The cool jerk C'mon people Cool jerk [Chorus] Cool jerk C'mon people Cool jerk We're runnin' now Cool jerk Hey, hey Cool jerk!
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Written by: Donald Storball
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5 facts about this song
The Capitols" and the song "Cool Jerk1. "Cool Jerk" was the biggest hit for the American soul trio, The Capitols.
2. The song was released in 1966 and quickly rose to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
3. The Capitols' version of Cool Jerk features a distinctive drum break by Donald Storball, the lead singer of the group.
4. In the lyrics, the phrase "cool jerk" is a dance instruction, referring to a hip and trendy new dance of the time.
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The Coasters" and the song "Cool Jerk1. The Coasters had a version of "Cool Jerk" that was largely influenced by The Capitols' original song.
2. Despite not being as commercially successful as the original version by The Capitols, The Coasters' rendition of Cool Jerk is still appreciated by fans of the song.
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The Funk Brothers" and the song "Cool Jerk1. Detroit soul group The Funk Brothers performed most of the instruments on the original version of "Cool Jerk" by The Capitols.
2. Although not credited on the initial release, The Funk Brothers greatly contributed to the success of the song due to their vibrant backing track.
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The Go-Go's" and the song "Cool Jerk1. Pop rock band The Go-Go's covered "Cool Jerk" for their third album, "Vacation", released in 1982.
2. Their version of the song is considered a post-punk rendition, incorporating elements of new wave music.
3. The Go-Go's performed this as a staple in their live repertoire, adding their own unique and energetic spin on the piece.
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The Tremeloes" and the song "Cool Jerk1. British rock band The Tremeloes also recorded their own version of "Cool Jerk".
2. While they made the song their own by adding a '60s rock feel to it, it didn’t chart as high as the original.
3. Their version of the song is still popular among fans, showcasing their ability to cover different musical styles.
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