The Loco-Motion
Little Eva
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Everybody's doin' a brand-new dance, now (Come on baby, do the Loco-motion) I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now (Come on baby, do the Loco-motion) My little baby sister can do it with me, It's easier than learning your A, be, see's, So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me. You gotta swing your hips, now. Come on, baby. Jump up. Jump back. Well, now, I think you've got the knack. Now that you can do it, let's make a chain, now. (Come on baby, do the Loco-motion) A chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train, now. (Come on baby, do the Loco-motion) Do it nice and easy, now, don't lose control: A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul. So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me. Move around the floor in a Loco-motion. (Come on baby, do the Loco-motion) Do it holding hands if you get the notion. (Come on baby, do the Loco-motion) There's never been a dance that's so easy to do. It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue, So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
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Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter Facts"The Loco-Motion" was written by American songwriting duo Carole King and Gerry Goffin. King went on to become one of the most successful female songwriters of the 20th century.
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Original Performance FactsThe song was initially recorded by American pop singer Little Eva. Released by Dimension Records in 1962, it reached No. 1 in the United States.
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Lyrics & Composition FactsThe song is about a dance named "The Loco-Motion", which was entirely fictional at the time of writing. It later became a popular dance in the 1960s.
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Cover Versions FactsThe song was covered by a number of artists and bands, including Dee Dee Sharp, Grand Funk Railroad and Kylie Minogue.
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Dee Dee Sharp FactsDee Dee Sharp is an American R&B singer who recorded her version of "The Loco-Motion" in 1962 as a B-side to her hit song "Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)".
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Grand Funk Railroad FactsAmerican rock band Grand Funk Railroad covered the song in 1974. This version became a chart-topper in the U.S. and is one of Grand Funk Railroad's most known songs.
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Kylie Minogue FactsIn 1988, Australian singer Kylie Minogue recorded a version of "The Loco-Motion" that became a big international hit. It reached No. 1 in Australia and reached the top five in the UK and U.S.
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Little Eva Facts"The Loco-Motion" was Little Eva's debut single, and it became her signature song. Little Eva was a babysitter for Carole King when she recorded the song.
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Song Legacy Facts"The Loco-Motion" has been listed 350th on Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Cultural Impact Facts"The Loco-Motion" also inspired a dance craze, further embedding its popularity into pop culture history. It continues to be a popular song for covers and appearances in movie soundtracks and television shows.
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