Kung Fu Fighting
Carl Douglas
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Music Background"Kung Fu Fighting" was originally recorded by Jamaican-British singer Carl Douglas.
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Release DateIt was released as a single in 1974.
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Popular CultureThe song has been widely used in movies, television shows, and videogames, such as "Kung Fu Panda," "Wayne’s World 2," "Beverly Hills Ninja," and "SingStar Dance."
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Song Success"Kung Fu Fighting" topped the British, Australian, Canadian, and American pop charts, making Douglas a one-hit wonder.
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Production HistoryInterestingly, the song was not originally intended to be a hit. It was recorded as a B-side in less than 10 minutes.
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Song ThemeThe song’s lyrics reflect the popularity of “chopsocky” films (martial arts films, primarily of Hong Kong origin) in Britain during the ‘70s.
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Musical Style"Kung Fu Fighting" is often regarded as a novelty song due to its disco and funk influences mixed with references to kung fu.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Kung Fu Fighting," including Tom Jones, CeeLo Green, and Bus Stop.
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ControversySome radio stations in Canada banned the song in 1997 due to complaints about its alleged perpetuation of negative Asian stereotypes.
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AwardsThe song won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Selling British Single in 1974.
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