Car Wash
Rose Royce
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You might not ever get rich But let me tell you it's better than digging a ditch There ain't no telling who you might meet A movie star or maybe even an Indian chief Working at the car wash Working at the car wash, yeah Come on and sing it with me, car wash Sing it with the feeling now, car wash yeah Come some of the work get's kind of hard This ain't no place to be if you planned on being a star Let me tell you it's always cool And the boss don't mind sometimes if you act a fool At the car wash, whoa Talking about the car wash, yeah Come on y'all and sing it for me Car wash, whoa, car wash yeah (Work and work) Well those cars never seem to stop coming (Work and work) Keep those waxin' machines humming (Work and work) My fingers to the bone (Work and work) Keep up, I can't wait till it's time to go home Hey, get your car washed today Fill it up you don't have to pay Come on and give us a play Car wash Talking about the car wash yeah Car wash yeah Come on y'all and sing it with me Car wash Sing it with feeling Car wash yeah Those cars never seem to stop coming Keeps those rags and machines humming Let me tell you it's always cool And the boss don't mind sometimes if you, act the fool
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Written by: NORMAN JESSE WHITFIELD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Car Wash" is a song by American R&B band Rose Royce. It was written and produced by Norman Whitfield.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in September 1976 on the MCA label.
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SoundtrackIt is the theme tune of the 1976 movie "Car Wash" that features Richard Pryor and George Carlin among others. The song was included in the soundtrack, which was also performed by Rose Royce.
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Chart Performance"Car Wash" became a major hit single, reaching the top 10 of both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B chart. It scored number one on the Billboard pop and R&B charts in the United States in January 1977.
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Grammy AwardThe song helped to win Whitfield and the band a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack Album.
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Influence"Car Wash" played a key role in the development of disco music.
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Funk StyleIt is notable for its unique combination of R&B, funk, and disco styles, with a playful horn arrangement and catchy, repetitive lyrics.
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Distinctive FeatureThe opening keyboard part of the song was performed on a Moog synthesizer which is a rare use in R&B songs.
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Cover Versions"Car Wash" has been covered by several artists, including Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott for the animated movie "Shark Tale" in 2004.
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Enduring PopularityThe song continues to be popular and widely played on oldies and classic soul radio stations and is frequently used in movies and television series.
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