Boogie Oogie Oogie
Ben Liebrand, A Taste of Honey
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If you're thinkin' you're too cool to boogie Boy, oh boy have I got news for you Everybody here tonight must boogie Let me tell ya, you are no exception to the rule Get on up, on the floor 'Cause were gonna boogie oogie oogie 'Till you just can't boogie no more Ah, boogie, boogie no more You can't boogie no more Ah, boogie, boogie no more Listen to the music There's no time to waste, let's get the show on the road Listen to the music and let your body flow The sooner we break down the longer we got to groove Listen to the music and let your body move Now get on up, on the floor 'Cause were gonna boogie oogie oogie Till you just can't boogie no more Ah boogie, boogie no more You can't boogie no more Ah boogie, boogie no more Listen to my bass, yeah Get down, boogie oogie oogie Get down, boogie oogie oogie Get down, boogie oogie oogie Get down
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Written by: Janice Marie Johnson, Perry Kibble
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11 facts about this song
Top Charts Performance"Boogie Oogie Oogie" was a chart-topping hit for the band in 1978. The song occupied the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for three weeks.
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Album DebutThe song was part of A Taste of Honey's self-titled debut album. This funk/disco track was one of the standout performances in the album.
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Excellent Sales"Boogie Oogie Oogie" was a commercial success. It sold more than two million copies.
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Grammy AwardThe song won a Grammy award for the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 21st Annual Grammy Awards in 1979.
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Platinum CertificationThe RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) awarded the song with a Platinum certification for its outstanding sales.
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Composition"Boogie Oogie Oogie" was written by two members of the band, Janice-Marie Johnson and Perry Kibble. This hit song has been credited with helping to popularize the disco sound of the late 1970s.
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Lyrical MeaningThe lyrics of the song are about dancing and encouraging those who are disinterested or shy to join in and dance.
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Cover Versions and SamplesThe song has been covered by multiple artists and used in various media over the years. Notably, the popular girl band, GRL, also performed a cover version of this song.
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Unusual Bass SoloThe song is quite unique for its extensive use of bass guitar. The song begins with a bass solo, which is unusual for most songs.
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Use in MediaThe song "Boogie Oogie Oogie" is widely recognized and has been used in a number of films, television series, and commercials, including "The Nice Guys" and "Nip/Tuck."
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Influence"Boogie Oogie Oogie" has had a significant impact on the music industry, influencing many future funk and disco tracks. Its instantly recognizable bassline continues to stand as an iconic part of funk music history.
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