Play That Funky Music
Wild Cherry
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Hey do it now Yeah hey Hey once I was a boodie singer Playin' in a rock and roll band I never had no problems yeah Burnin' down one night stands And everything around me, yeah Got to stop to feelin' so low And I decided quickly, yes I did To disco down and check out the show Yeah they was Dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin' And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right Play that funky music white boy Lay down that boogie and play that funky music 'til you die 'Til you die, yeah, oh 'til you die Gonna play that electrified funky music, yeah Hey wait a minute Now first it wasn't easy Changin' rock and roll and minds And things were getting shaky I thought I'd have to leave it behind But now it's so much better (it's so much better) I'm funking out in every way But I'll never lose that feelin' (no I won't) Of how I learned my lesson that day When they were Dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin' And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right Play that funky music white boy Lay down that boogie and play that funky music 'til you die 'Til you die, yeah, oh 'til you die They shouted play that funky music Play that funky music Play that funky music Gotta keep on playin' funky music Play that funky music Play that funky music Play
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Written by: Robert W. Parissi
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
Music Creation1. "Play That Funky Music" was written by Robert Parissi, the lead singer of the band Wild Cherry.
2. The idea for the song was born during a performance when a black audience member shouted at the then predominantly rock band to "Play some funky music, white boy".
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Chart Performance3. The song was released in 1976 and became a major hit, reaching No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
4. It was also a hit internationally, reaching the top 10 in several other countries.
5. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying sales of over 2 million units.
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Awards and Recognition6. "Play That Funky Music" received a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1977.
7. The song is regarded as a classic and is frequently played on classic rock and oldies radio stations to this day.
8. It has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, including Vanilla Ice in 1990. His version peaked at No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Cultural Impact9. The song's refrain "lay down the boogie and play that funky music till you die" has become a popular catchphrase.
10. "Play That Funky Music" was included in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
11. The song has been featured in numerous movies and television shows, including 'Transformers', 'Guardians of the Galaxy', and 'Undercover Brother'.
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Miscellaneous12. Contrary to common belief, the band Wild Cherry was not a funk band; they were a hard rock band that had a major hit with this funk-inspired song.
13. Despite the success of "Play That Funky Music", Wild Cherry struggled to achieve sustained success. The band eventually disbanded in 1979.
14. The song is a prime example of the "blue-eyed soul" genre, in which white artists emulate traditional black music styles.
15. Parissi auctioned off his rights to the song in 2005, citing it was time for him to move on.
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