Cool Jerk
The Coasters
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Cool jerk, cool jerk, cool jerk, cool jerk We know a cat who can really do the cool jerk We know a cat who can really do the cool jerk This cat they're talking about I wonder who could it be 'Cause I know I'm the heaviest cat The heaviest cat you ever did see When you see me walking down the street And they clapping and they speak All the business they wish to whisper it But they know I'm the king of the cool jerks Cool jerk, cool jerk, cool jerk, cool jerk Ah ha ha SPOKEN: Look at them guys looking at me like I'm a fool Ah but deep down inside they know I'm cool I said now, I said now the moment of truth has finally come When I'm gonna show you some, some of that cool jerk Now give me a little bit of the drums by himself here Now give me a little bit of bass with those eighty-eights Ah you're cookin, mmmmmm you're smokin Now everybody, I wanna hear you ah-h-h-h-hh Can you do it can you do it Can you do it can you do it Can you do it can you do it Cool jerk, come on people, cool jerk When you see me walkin down the street Then you think twice and then the next beat On the chance that they don't make it work Cause they know I'm the king of the cool jerk Cool jerk, cool jerk Come on people can you do it Can you do it, can you do it Can you do it, can you do it Can you do it, can you do it Can you do it, can you do it Can you do it, can you do it More lyrics: http://www.lyricsty.com/lyrics/t/the_capitols/#share
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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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