Do the Funky Chicken
Rufus Thomas
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Y'all come on in now Come right on down front I got something I want to show you Now y'all heard of the Popcorn Y'all heard of the Dog You heard about all your other dances But now there's a brand new dance That's going around I want to show you exactly what I'm talking about I'm talking about the funky chicken, y'all ready? You raise the left arm up And your right arm too Let me tell you just what to do Start both of 'em to flapping You start your feet to kicking That's when you know You doin' the funky chicken You put both arms up across your face You knees start wiggling all over the place You flap your arms And your feet start kicking Then you know you doin' the funky chicken Oh, I'm feeling it now I feel so unnecessary This is the kind This is the kind of stuff To make you feel like you Want to do something nasty Like waste some chicken gravy On your white shirt Right down front here we go y'all You work both arms and you work both feet Use a dab of gravy, you right on the beat You flap your arms And your feet start kicking Then you know you doin' the funky chicken Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now Do the funky chicken now
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Written by: RUFUS THOMAS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Do the Funky Chicken" is a popular song performed by American soul singer-song-wayriter, Rufus Thomas.
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Release DateIt was initially released in 1969 and quickly caught the attention of music lovers around the globe.
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Chart PerformanceIt was an incredible hit, reaching number 5 on the U.S R&B Chart, and also number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Unique DanceMuch like Rufus Thomas's other hit song "Walking the Dog," "Do the Funky Chicken" is associated with a specific dance style, which further enhanced its popularity.
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Famous LabelThe song was issued by the famous Stax Records label known for producing numerous soul music hits.
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Live RecordingsThe live recording of "Do the Funky Chicken" at Wattstax in 1972 is particularly memorable in the career of Rufus Thomas.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song and its associated dance also found their way into pop culture, referenced in movies like "The Blues Brothers."
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Album"Do the Funky Chicken" is also the title track of Rufus Thomas's second album which released in the year 1970.
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Grammy Hall of FameRufus Thomas's "Do the Funky Chicken" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018, long after the singer’s death in 2001.
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Sampled Song"Do the Funky Chicken" has been sampled in numerous other songs, showcasing its lasting influence on the music industry.
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