Who'd She Coo?

The Ohio Players

About Who'd She Coo?

"Who'd She Coo?" was a hit song for The Ohio Players in 1976. Released from their hit album, Contradiction, it spent one week at #1 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in September, 1976. "Who'd She Coo" was the group's last chart-topping single.


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Do what you wanna do
(Do what you wanna do)
We don't care what you do, just as long as you
Who'd she coo?

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The Ohio Players

Ohio Players is an American funk band, most popular in the 1970s. They are best known for their songs "Fire" and "Love Rollercoaster", and for their erotic album covers that featured nude or nearly nude women. Many of the women were models featured in Playboy. The singles "Funky Worm", "Skin Tight", "Fire", and "Love Rollercoaster", and their albums Skin Tight, Fire, and Honey, were awarded Gold certification. On August 17, 2013, Ohio Players were inducted into the inaugural class of the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame that took place at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. more »

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Written by: CLARENCE SATCHELL, JAMES L. WILLIAMS, LEROY BONNER, MARSHALL JONES, MARVIN PIERCE, MARVIN R. PIERCE, RALPH MIDDLEBROOKS, WILLIE BECK

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Who'd She Coo?" is a funky disco track which became popular in the mid-1970s. It is characteristic of The Ohio Players' blend of funk, soul, and rock.
Hostory
The song was released in 1976 as part of The Ohio Players' album "Contradiction".
Songwriting
Members of The Ohio Players are credited with the songwriting for "Who'd She Coo?". This includes Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks, Walter Morrison, Norman Napier, Andrew Noland, and Gregory Webster.
Chart Performance
"Who'd She Coo?" snagged the top spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart in 1976 and remained there for a full month. It also landed at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Awards
"Who'd She Coo?" earned The Ohio Players their second Grammy Award. They were given the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals award in 1977 for this song.
Sales
Despite its chart-topping success, the song didn't receive a gold or platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Lyrical Content
The song's lyrics hint at a tale of romantic intrigue, asking repeatedly, "Who'd she coo?" This phrase is a colloquial shorthand for 'who did she flirt or be amorous with?'
Dancefloor Hit
In addition to its chart and award success, "Who'd She Coo?" became a popular dancefloor hit in clubs. Its infectious grooves are still enjoyed by funk and disco aficionados today.
Notable Reissue
Later on, the track was reissued as part of the 1995 compilation album "Funky Worm," which brought together some of The Ohio Players' greatest hits.
Cultural Impact
"Who'd She Coo?" holds a special place in the history of The Ohio Players, representing one of their major commercial successes and contributing to their reputation as one of the key funk and R&B bands of the 1970s.

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