Hang On Sloopy
The McCoys
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[Chorus] Hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on Hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on Sloopy lives in a very bad part of town And everybody yeah, tries to put my sloopy down Well Sloopy I don't care what your daddy do Cause' you know Sloopy girl I'm in love with you And so I say now [Chorus] Sloopy let your hair down girl let it hang down on me Sloopy let your hair down girl let it hang down on me Come on Sloopy, Come on Sloopy Come on Sloopy, Come on Sloopy Well it feels so good You know it feels so good Shake it, Shake it, Shake it Sloopy Shake it, Shake it, Shake it Yeah [Chorus]
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Written by: Wes Farrell, Bert Russell
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Hang on Sloopy" by The McCoys is the official rock song of the state of Ohio. It was adopted in 1985, after a campaign led by a high school student.
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Band BackgroundBefore becoming The McCoys, the band originally played under the name The Strangeloves. Their name change coincided with the release of "Hang on Sloopy."
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Charts & RankingsThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for a week in October 1965. It replaced "Yesterday" by The Beatles and was replaced by "Get Off My Cloud" by The Rolling Stones.
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Cultural Impact"Hang On Sloopy" is a staple at Ohio State University's football games. The Ohio State Marching Band first played the song in 1965 and it became an instant crowd favorite.
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Original LyricsThe song was originally titled "My Girl Sloopy" and was first recorded by The Vibrations in 1964. The McCoys changed the lyrics and renamed it "Hang On Sloopy."
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Notable PerformancesThe song has been covered by numerous artists including The Supremes, The Yardbirds, and even Ramsey Lewis, who turned it into a jazz standard.
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Inspiring FiguresIt is rumored that the "Sloopy" from the song's title might have been inspired by jazz singer Dorothy Sloop who was known by the stage name Sloopy.
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International RecognitionAside from its success in the United States, "Hang On Sloopy" also reached the #5 spot in the UK singles chart.
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LegacyThe song's popularity continues today as it has been used in the soundtracks of several movies and commercials, showcasing its enduring appeal.
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Connection with The BeatlesThe band was discovered by Bert Berns, the same talent scout who gave The Beatles their first recording contract.
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