Move Your Ass!

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About Move Your Ass!

"Move Your Ass!" is a song by the German band Scooter. It was released in January 1995 as the second single from their first studio album ...and the Beat Goes On!. In October of the same year, a Move Your Ass EP was marketed in United Kingdom and Ireland. This rave song was a hit in countries such as Austria, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland where it reached the top ten. In France, the song reached #11. “Move Your Ass” was the introduction to Scooter in the UK, being the first of their many releases to enter the UK top 40. Originally it was released on the 1st of April 1995, but it stalled at a lowly number 98 in the chart. The following week it was out of the UK top 100 altogether. “Move Your Ass” saw a UK re-release on the 21st of October 1995 where it entered the UK top 40 chart (and peaked) at number 23. The following week the single slipped two places to number 25, before starting a slippery decline (35), tumbling twenty places to its lowest position of number 55. It remained in the UK top 100 for four weeks only and dipped out of the 100 altogether the following week. 


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Scooter! back in the house! yeah!
Get off your shirts and wait for further instructions!
Starting the "microphone business" I've got one message for the next decade
Move your ass!
All right posse!
Keep it up!
Hardcore!
Come on!
Keep it up!

Move your ass!
Move your ass!
Move your ass!
Move your ass!
Move your ass!
Ravers unite!
Maximum respect to the whole European posse! make some noise!
Ravers of the universe you, keep the spirit alive!
Come on! come on! hardcore!!
Sing it, yeah-ay! yeah-ay! yeah-ay! yeah-ay!
Alright, come on po-sse, you've gotta keep it up!
Come on, party, you've gotta move!
Alright, come on posse, you've gotta keep it up!
Come on, party move your ass!
Move your ass!
Move your ass!
Move your ass!

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
Posse! you keep the spirit alive!
Come on!
Thank you!
You still feel alright?
You want some more?
Come on!
Kickin' it, kickin' it, kickin' it yeah!
Move your ass!
Yeah!
Rave nation! stay tuned!

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Scooter

Scooter are a German techno hard dance group founded in Hamburg, who have sold over 25 million records and earned over 80 gold and platinum awards. Scooter are considered the most successful German single-record act with 23 top ten hits. The group is currently composed of members H.P. Baxxter, Rick J. Jordan and Michael Simon. Although most of the group's early recordings are in the styles of happy hardcore or hard trance, Scooter have experimented with other dance genres such as hardstyle and jumpstyle, and occasionally hip hop,hard rock and house. more »

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Written by: FERRIS BUELLER, H P BAXXTER, JENS PETER THELE, RICK J. JORDAN, SOEREN BUEHLER

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10 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"Move Your Ass!" was released on January 16, 1995, as the second single from Scooter's debut album "And The Beat Goes On". It topped the charts at number 3 in Germany and hit the top 5 positions in Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Commercial Success
The song earned accolity as a real commercial breakthrough for Scooter, catapulting the band to stardom. It was also Scooter's first-ever gold record in their native Germany.
Music Video
The music video for "Move Your Ass!" was shot in black-and-white and involves Scooter's members dancing energetically. The video was noted for its raw energy and the use of futuristic technology.
Influences
The song's style can be classified as happy hardcore—a genre popular in the mid-90s featuring fast tempos and uplifting lyrics. The track's pulsing beats, high-energy vibes, and spoken shouts are all emblematic of this genre.
Technique
With a bpm (beats per minute) count of about 165, "Move Your Ass!" is a high-speed, adrenaline-pumping track. It seamlessly blends powerful basslines with catchy melodic hooks.
Lyrics
Though the lyrics are quite minimalistic, as is typical for dance music, the track's title phrase, "Move Your Ass!" becomes an effective chanting refrain throughout the song.
Line-Up
The line-up of Scooter at the time of the release included H.P. Baxxter, Rick J. Jordan, Ferenc Denzil, and Jens Thele. H.P Baxxter provided the spoken vocals and shouts in the track, which became a defining feature of Scooter's music.
Legacy
Despite being over two decades old, "Move Your Ass!" remains one of Scooter's most recognized tracks and a constant fixture in all their live shows. It has also become a popular choice for remixes among DJs globally.
Remixes
The song has a collection of remixes from various DJs and electronic music producers. Some of the most popular versions have been remixed by DJs such as DJ Richard & Johnnie Pappa.
Global Reach
Along with immense recognition in Europe, the song has made Scooter known worldwide. It has been released in non-European countries like Australia and the United States.

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