Harlem Shuffle

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About Harlem Shuffle

"Harlem Shuffle" is an R&B song written and originally recorded by the duo Bob & Earl in 1963. In 1986 it was covered by The Rolling Stones on their album Dirty Work.


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You move it to the left
Yeah, and you go for yourself
You move it to the right
Yeah, if it takes all night
Now take it kinda slow
With a whole lot of soul
Don't move it too fast
You make it last
You know scratch just like a monkey
Yeah you do real, yeah
You slide it to the limbo
Yeah, how low can you go?

Oh, come on baby
I don't want you to stumble now
You just groove it right here to the Harlem Shuffle

(Yeah, yeah, yeah do the harlem shuffle)
Oh, do the monkeyshiner
(Yeah, yeah, yeah do the harlem shuffle)

Hitch, hitch-hike baby
Across the floor
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I can't stand it no more
Now come on baby
Now get into your slide
We're gonna ride, ride, ride
Little pony, ride!

Yeah
Shake, shake, shake, shake a tailfeather, baby (whoo!)
Shake, shake, shake, shake a tailfeather, baby, one more time (whoo!)
Shake, shake, shake, shake, do the monkeyshine, baby

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Bob & Earl

Bob & Earl were an American soul music singing duo in the 1960s, best known for writing and recording the original version of "Harlem Shuffle". more »

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Written by: EARL NELSON, ROBERT RELF

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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.
Release Info
The 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.
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.
Songwriter Details
The 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.
Rolling Stones Cover
The Rolling Stones covered "Harlem Shuffle" in 1986. Their rendition was a departure from their typical hard rock style, embracing a funkier R&B sound.
Rolling Stones' Success
The 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.
Music Video
The 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".
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.
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.
Redistribution
In 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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