Car Wash
Rose Royce
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Car Wash Rose Royce Ooh ooh You might not ever get rich But let me tell ya it's better than diggin' a ditch There ain't no tellin' who you might meet A movie star or maybe even an Indian chief (Workin') At the car wash Workin' at the car wash, girl Come on and sing it with me (Car wash) Sing it with the feelin' ya'all (Car wash, girl) Ooh! Some of the work gets kinda hard This ain't no place to be if you planned on bein' a star Let me tell you it's always cool And the boss don't mind sometimes if you act the fool At the car wash Whoa whoa whoa whoa Talkin' about the car wash, girl Come on, ya'all and sing it for me (Car wash) Oooh oooh oooh (Car wash, girl) (Work and work) Well, those cars never seem to stop coming (Work and work) Keep those rags and machines humming (Work and work) My fingers to the bone (Work) Can't wait till it's time to go home (?) (Hey, get your car washed today) Fill up and you don't have to pay Come on and give us a play (Do the wash, right away) (The car wash) Talkin' 'bout the car wash Car wash, girl Come on, ya'all, let's sing it with me (Car wash) Sing it with feelin', ya'all (Car wash, girl) Whoa whoa whoa whoa (Car wash) Never seem to stop comin' What'd I say Keep those rags and machines hummin' (Car wash) Let me tell you, it's always cool . . . (transcribed by NormalGuy)
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Written by: NORMAN JESSE WHITFIELD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Car Wash" is a song by American R&B band Rose Royce. It was written and produced by Norman Whitfield.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in September 1976 on the MCA label.
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SoundtrackIt is the theme tune of the 1976 movie "Car Wash" that features Richard Pryor and George Carlin among others. The song was included in the soundtrack, which was also performed by Rose Royce.
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Chart Performance"Car Wash" became a major hit single, reaching the top 10 of both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B chart. It scored number one on the Billboard pop and R&B charts in the United States in January 1977.
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Grammy AwardThe song helped to win Whitfield and the band a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack Album.
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Influence"Car Wash" played a key role in the development of disco music.
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Funk StyleIt is notable for its unique combination of R&B, funk, and disco styles, with a playful horn arrangement and catchy, repetitive lyrics.
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Distinctive FeatureThe opening keyboard part of the song was performed on a Moog synthesizer which is a rare use in R&B songs.
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Cover Versions"Car Wash" has been covered by several artists, including Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott for the animated movie "Shark Tale" in 2004.
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Enduring PopularityThe song continues to be popular and widely played on oldies and classic soul radio stations and is frequently used in movies and television series.
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