Harlem Shuffle
Bob & Earl, B.B. King
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Rock me baby, rock me all night long Rock me baby, honey, rock me all night long I want you to rock me baby, like my back ain't got no bone Roll me baby, like you roll a wagon wheel Honey, roll me baby, like you roll a wagon wheel Want you to roll me baby, you don't know how it make me feel Rock me baby, honey, rock me slow Hey, rock me pretty baby, baby rock me slow Want you to rock me baby Till I want no more
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Written by: RILEY B. KING, JOE BIHARI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Harlem Shuffle" was a song first performed by an American R&B duo named Bob & Earl. The duo consisted of Bobby Byrd and Earl Nelson, both of whom have performed with different groups prior to their collaboration.
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Release InfoThe song "Harlem Shuffle" was released in December 1963. The original record was a commercial success, reaching number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song Background"Harlem Shuffle" is based on a dance of the same name, which was prevalent in Harlem and was made popular in the early 1960s.
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Songwriter DetailsThe song was written by two well-known R&B writers, Bob Relf and Earl Lee Nelson, who were also the individual members of the Bob & Earl duo.
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Rolling Stones CoverThe Rolling Stones covered "Harlem Shuffle" in 1986. Their rendition was a departure from their typical hard rock style, embracing a funkier R&B sound.
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Rolling Stones' SuccessThe Rolling Stones' cover of "Harlem Shuffle" charted higher than the original, reaching number 1 on the UK Chart and number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video for the Rolling Stones' version of "Harlem Shuffle" was animated, showcasing the band's members in various fantastical scenarios. It was a collaboration with John Kricfalusi, later known for creating the animated television series "The Ren & Stimpy Show".
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Song Influence"Harlem Shuffle" has influenced other songs, notably House of Pain's 1992 hit "Jump Around", which features a horn sample from the Bob & Earl version.
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Legacy"Harlem Shuffle" has continued to enjoy popularity in various forms of media, with appearances in movies, commercials, and TV series - proof of the song's enduring appeal.
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RedistributionIn 2007, the Bob & Earl version of the song was re-released as part of the soundtrack for the popular video game, "Mafia II".
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