Wall Street Shuffle

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About Wall Street Shuffle

"The Wall Street Shuffle" is a single by the British pop/rock band 10cc released in 1974. The song originally appears on the band's 1974 album Sheet Music. It was the most successful single to be released from the album, reaching No. 10 on the UK chart. The song features a classic rock riff and lyrics that deal with Wall Street and the economy. It features several topical cultural references and specifically mentions Getty, Rothschild and Howard Hughes. The song remains popular with fans and is often performed live in concert. A live performance was included on the 2007 promotional live compilation The Best of 10cc Live.  


Year:
2007
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Do the Wall Street shuffle
Hear the money rustle
Watch the greenbacks tumble
Feel the Sterling crumble 

You need a yen to make a mark
If you want to make money
You need the luck to make a buck
If you want to be Getty, Rothschild
You've gotta be cool on Wall Street 

You've gotta be cool on Wall Street
When your index is low
Dow Jones ain't got time for the bums
They wind up on skid row with holes in their pockets
They plead with you, buddy can you spare the dime
But you ain't got the time
Doin' the
Doin' the

Oh, Howard Hughes
Did your money make you better?
Are you waiting for the hour
When you can screw me?
'Cause you're big enough 

To do the Wall Street Shuffle
Let your money hustle
Bet you'd sell your mother
You can buy another 

Doin' the
Doin' the 

You buy and sell
You wheel and deal
But you're living on instinct
You get a tip
You follow it
And you make a big killing 

On Wall Street

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10cc

10cc are an English art rock band who achieved their greatest commercial success in the 1970s. The band initially consisted of four musicians—Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme—who had written and recorded together for some three years, before assuming the "10cc" name in 1972. more »

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Written by: ERIC STEWART, GRAHAM GOULDMAN

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12 facts about this song

Song Identification
"Wall Street Shuffle" is a song by the English band 10cc.
Release Information
The song was released in 1974 as the second single from their second album, "Sheet Music."
Song Rankings
"Wall Street Shuffle" reached no. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and no. 13 on the Dutch Top 40.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of the song are a satirical commentary on the greed and manipulation of the financial industry.
Music Video
The music video for "Wall Street Shuffle" features the band members playing in a cityscape set with giant-sized Monopoly-style houses and hotels.
Band Contribution
"Wall Street Shuffle” was written by band members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, significant contributors to the band's body of work.
Live Performances
The song 10cc performed "Wall Street Shuffle" on Dutch TV's TopPop, which was their first appearance on the show.
Song Style
Its style, which blends elements of rock, pop, and jazz, is characteristic of 10cc's eclectic musical approach.
Contemporary Relevance
Despite being written in the 1970s, the song's criticism of financial greed and corruption remains relevant today, as these issues continue to be prevalent in society.
Band Recognition
Despite 10cc's success in the UK, "Wall Street Shuffle" did not make a significant impact in the US, peaking at no. 103 on the Billboard Hot 100 – an indicator of the band's lesser-known status in the States.
Cover Versions
Ola Onabulé, a jazz artist, covered "Wall Street Shuffle" on his 2007 album, "Devil at Your Door."
Legacy
Over the years, "Wall Street Shuffle" has maintained its popularity and has been featured in numerous compilations and live performance albums of the band.

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