Get That Jive
Dragon
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Ooh Wup Ooh Wup Stand beside the mirror Looking at her brand new face She don't hear the phone call Head is in another place She thinks she likes to party And you know she will Night is just a mirror And she sees you standing still Oh she's gonna break your heart And you know it's true Cause she's telling you Right from the very start And you know it's true Cause she's telling you Gonna get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive Gonna get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive Gonna get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get Standing by the jukebox Thinking bout the boys again Think you gotta pay boy Cause she's out on the streets again Oh she's gonna break your heart And you know it's true Cause she's telling you Right from the very start And you know it's true Cause she's telling you Gonna get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive Gonna get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive Gonna get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive Gonna get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive Oh she's gonna break your heart And you know it's true Cause she's telling you Right from the very start And you know it's true Cause she's telling you Gonna get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive Gonna get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive (Ooh Wup)Get that jive
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Written by: PAUL HEWSON
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10 facts about this song
Origin of Song"Get That Jive" is one of the renowned songs by the band Dragon. This New Zealand rock band is one of the best known from the country and was formed in January 1972.
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Album Details"Get That Jive" is from the album "Sunshine" released in 1977. This is the fifth studio album by the New Zealand-Australian rock band Dragon.
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Song and Album ReleaseThe song was written by band members Paul Hewson and Marc Hunter. Released as a single in 1977, it became one of the songs that defined the career of the band.
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Chart Performance"Get That Jive" charted at number 13 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart and spent eleven weeks in the chart.
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Musical StyleExhibiting a distinctive fusion of rock, pop and funk, "Get That Jive" showcases the band's versatility and innovative approach to music.
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Band MembersDuring the time of "Get That Jive," Dragon consisted of Marc Hunter (vocals), Neil Storey (drums), Todd Hunter (bass guitar), Paul Hewson (keyboards), and Robert Taylor (guitar).
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Redevelopment"Get That Jive" was re-recorded alongside another Dragon hit, "April Sun in Cuba," for the 1987 compilation album "Snake Eyes on the Paradise: Greatest Hits 1976–1989."
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LegacyToday, "Get That Jive" remains a significant song in Dragon's discography and is still played on classic rock radio stations. It exhibits the Hunter brothers' unique songwriting style, utilizing dynamic lyricism alongside catchy pop hooks.
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Influence"Get That Jive" helped Dragon gain popularity not only in New Zealand but also in Australia, becoming a household name in the late '70s rock scene in both countries.
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DedicationThe success of "Get That Jive" and other songs from the album "Sunshine" are testament to the memory of drummer Neil Storey, who tragically passed away just days after recording the album.
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