Buffalo Gals
Malcolm McLaren, World Famous Supreme Team
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Haaaaaa, Ha-la-ha-la, Ba - Ba - Ba - Ba - Ba - Ba - Ba Ba-ba-ba (baa-ba) Ba-ba-ba-ba, Ba-ba-ba-ba, (ba) Ba-ba (ba) Ba-ba, ba-ba, ba-ba, (ba) ba-ba, ba-ba, ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba-be (ba) Boy that scratchin is makin' me itch (ba, ba) Dub-dub-dub (ba), Dub-dub-dub (ba), Dub-dub-dub, Dub-dub-dub, ba-ba-ba-ba (ba) Dub-dub-dub, ba-ba-ba-ba-be (ba) Dub-dub-dub, ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba Dub-dub-dub, ba-ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba First buffalo gal go around the outisde, round the outside, round the outside (you know it) Two buffalo gals go around the outside, 'round the outside, 'round the outside Three buffalo gals (baaa) go around the outside (baaa, ba, ba) Four buffalo gals (baaa) go around the outside, 'round the outside (baaa), 'round the outside (baaa) Four buffalo gals go around the outside and dosie doe your partners (baaa) Ba - baaa, She's lookin', she's lookin', she's lookin', she's lookin' She's-she's-she's-she's-she's-she's, lookin' like a whore girl Three buffalo gals, three buffalo gals (ba), three-three buff-three-three Three buffalo gals (ba), gals-gals, buffalo, buffalo, (ba) three-three-three-three-three Wooh, Girl, it's a pity that you're so dirty You're only dancin' just to be friendly (baaa) So pretty you drive me loco And so silly you make be blush so-o-o (baaa) Yeah, huh, you're my buffalo girl, yeah-heah-eah It's a pity that you're so dirty You're only dancin' just to be friendly So pretty you drive me loco You're so pretty you make me (baaa) blush so-o-o (You're lookin' like a whore girl) I'm an ape, I'm an ape, I'm an ape - I'm an ape First buffalo boy go around
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Written by: ANNE JENNIFER DUDLEY, MALCOLM ROBERT ANDREW MCLAREN, TREVOR HORN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundMalcolm McLaren was a key figure in the British punk rock scene as the manager of the Sex Pistols. After the breakup of the band, he launched his own music career.
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Song Genre"Buffalo Gals" is categorized as Hip-Hop, an uncommon genre for McLaren, who was more known for his work in punk rock.
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Unique SoundThe song features samples of Square Dance calling, which gives it a unique sound not usually associated with hip-hop.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982 and was a top 20 hit in numerous other countries, demonstrating its widespread appeal.
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Album Release"Buffalo Gals" was released on McLaren's 1983 album "Duck Rock," which combined various music styles from around the world.
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Source of InspirationThe song borrows its title from an old American folk tune of the same name, though its sound is vastly different.
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Impact on Music VideosThe music video for "Buffalo Gals" was revolutionary at the time of its release, prominently featuring breakdancing, a style seldom seen in mainstream media at that time.
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Influence on Future SongsThe song has been sampled in a number of other songs by various artists, most notably Eminem's "Without Me," showcasing its long-lasting influence.
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Popular Culture"Buffalo Gals" has been featured in various films and TV shows, such as "Jackass: The Movie," proving its enduring popularity.
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CollaborationThe song was performed by McLaren and The World's Famous Supreme Team, a hip hop radio crew from the early 1980s.
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Grammy Nomination"Buffalo Gals" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist) in 1984.
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