Funky Broadway
Wilson Pickett
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Every town I go, there's a street Name of the street, funky, funky Broadway Down on Broadway, there's a nightclub Now, now, name of the nightclub, now baby, funky, funky Broadway Down on Broadway, there's a crowd, now Name of the crowd, baby, Broadway crowd Down on Broadway, yeah, there's a dance, yeah Name of the dance, funky, funky, Broadway, hey, huh Wiggle your legs now, baby, shake your head up Do the shing-a-ling now, baby, shake-shake-shake, now You don't know, baby, you don't know now, woman, ow Do the funky Broadway Lord have mercy Oh, you got me feeling all right Dirty filthy Broadway, don't I like Broadway? Now, Broadway, look here Down on Broadway, there's a woman Name of the woman, Broadway woman, hey Down on Broadway, yeah, there's a man Name of the man, now, now, now, now, now, now
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Funky Broadway" is a soul and R&B song originally written and performed by Arlester "Dyke" Christian as seen in his album, "So Sharp!" that was released in 1966.
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Cover VersionWilson Pickett, an American soul and R&B singer, renowned in the 1960s, released his own version of "Funky Broadway" in 1967.
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Chart-TopperWilson Pickett's cover of "Funky Broadway" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.
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Leading Music GroupThe cover version by Wilson Pickett was produced by Atlantic Records, one of the most prominent recording companies in the world with a strong influence in the music industry.
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Not a Specific PlaceDespite carrying the name "Broadway," the song does not refer to the famous Broadway in New York City, rather it refers to any street in any city where people hang out, especially in the African American communities.
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Significant Achievements"Funky Broadway" is significant in music history as it is the first charted single with the word "Funky" in the title.
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Different InterpretationsWilson Pickett's version of "Funky Broadway" is more raw and energetic than the original song, adding a heavier rhythm guitar track and his trademark soulful wailing vocals.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 1999, "Funky Broadway" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its historical significance in the music industry.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, including James Brown, who included a version on his 1971 album "Hot Pants".
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Album AppearanceWilson Pickett's version of "Funky Broadway" appeared on his album "The Sound of Wilson Pickett" which was released in 1967.
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