Catfish
The Four Tops
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Hey, hey, yeah, hey, yeah, hey She was a disco queen She came from New Orleans Catfish was her name Dancin' was her claim to fame She took me to a fish fry The girl danced all night Catfish sure was nice She makes my nature rise Ooh, she was amazin' She kept her guessin' But Lord, as she danced across the floor So tantalizin', so satisfyin' So hypnotizin', so mesmerizin' What a girl she is, I wanna be with her And dance forevermore Oh, let me tell you about Catfish makes my nature rise Catfish makes my nature rise Get on down, girl Catfish makes my nature rise Catfish makes my nature rise Boogie for 'em, Catfish She makes my nature rise Hey, hey, hey, hey Catfish Rise Ooh, she's amazin' She kept everybody guessin' You oughta been there As she moved And grooved across the floor Catfish was tantalizin' Appetizin', satisfyin' Mesmerizin', so hypnotizin' Yes, she can boogie I just wanna dance with her forevermore Let me tell y'all Catfish makes my nature rise Catfish makes my nature rise Hey, listen, she's from New Orleans Former beauty queen Grandma raised her on collard greens She did, hey, hey Catfish makes my nature rise Catfish makes my nature rise She's got great big boots And a booty to boot Boy, that girl can shoot the coop She can Catfish Catfish makes my nature rise
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Written by: FRED LAVON BRIDGES, LAWRENCE ALBERT PAYTON, MIKKI FARROW
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Catfish" is a song by the American vocal quartet, the Four Tops. The group was renowned for their distinctive sound in the 1960s and 70s, with their music often revolving around themes of love and relationships.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1976 under the ABC Records label.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 71 on the Billboard pop chart.
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Song Theme'Catfish' is a fun and lively tune that makes use of playful aquatic metaphors to convey a message about a man who is being lured by a woman's enchantment, much like the aquatic creature that gives the song its title.
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Music and LyricsDennis Lambert and Brian Potter, two successful and highly-regarded musicians in their own right, wrote the song. They were known for writing songs that combined elements of pop, soul, and R&B.
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AlbumThe song, 'Catfish,' was part of the album of the same name. Although not the most popular album by the Four Tops, it still contained a few hits, including the title track.
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Cover VersionA cover version of this song was done by an American musician named Joe Simon in 1980. His version was very well received and he even earned a Grammy nomination for his rendition.
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RevivalThe song gained a new generation of fans after it was included on the soundtrack for Quentin Tarantino's movie, 'Death Proof', in 2007. This association helped to introduce the song to a younger audience and revived interest in the Four Tops' music.
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LegacyDespite not being as commercially successful as the Four Tops’ earlier hits like 'Reach Out I’ll Be There', 'Catfish' has remained a enduring addition to their discography, often being played at oldies concerts and radio stations.
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Original FormationThe song was released during the original formation of the Four Tops which included members Levi Stubbs, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson and Lawrence Payton. This group maintained the same members from 1953 up till 1997.
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