Eagle Rock
Daddy Cool
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Now listen, Oh we're steppin' out I'm gonna turn around, Gonna turn around once and we'll do the Eagle Rock. Oh momma! Oh you're rocking well! Hmm yeah you do it so well, Well we do it so well when we do the Eagle Rock Now momma, Yeah you're rockin' fine! Why don't you give me a sign? Hmm just give me a sign and we'll do the Eagle Rock. [Chorus] Hey Hey Hey, good old Eagle Rock's here to stay, I'm just crazy 'bout the way we move, Doin' the Eagle Rock. Oh Oh Oh come on fast, you can come on slow I'm just crazy 'bout the way we move, Doin' the Eagle Rock. Go momma! Well you're rockin' fine! Why don't you give me a sign? Just gotta give me a sign and we'll do the Eagle Rock. Oh baby! Well I feel so free! Hmm what you do to me! What you do to me when we do the Eagle Rock. [Chorus] Now listen, More we're steppin' out. Yeah, gonna turn around, Gonna turn around once and we'll do the Eagle Rock. [Chorus] Doin' the Eagle Rock. Doin' the Eagle Rock. Doin' the Eagle Rock.
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Eagle Rock" was released by Australian band Daddy Cool in May 1971. The song quickly hit the No.1 spot on the Australian singles chart, where it stayed for ten weeks.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is part of the culture of Melbourne. An area in West Melbourne is called "Eagle Rock" due to the song's popularity. The famous strip known as "Eagle Rock Parade" was named after this hit.
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Chart Success"Eagle Rock" is considered one of the greatest Australian songs of all time. In fact, it was ranked second on the APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) Top 30 Australian songs in 2001.
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International RecognitionIt was not just a local hit. The song enjoyed success internationally. It topped the New Zealand charts, and was popular in the UK and US as well.
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Everlasting PopularityThe song became popular again in 1982 when it was used in a promo for the Channel 7 soap opera, "Sons and Daughters", in Australia.
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Artist's Recording Legacy"Eagle Rock" is included in their debut album "Daddy Who? Daddy Cool". It remains the best selling Australian album for decades.
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Notable PerformancesIn 2011, the song was performed live by famous Australian singer Kylie Minogue during her Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour in Australia. Later, it was added to the official setlist.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Australian children's band The Wiggles and rock band The Rolling Stones during their 2014 tour.
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Inspiration for Other ArtistsPaul McCartney, renowned member of the Beatles, has reportedly been influenced by "Eagle Rock". The song supposedly was an inspiration for his Wings' 1977 hit, "Mull of Kintyre".
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Music VideoThe song's iconic music video is thought to be one of Australia's first. Filmed at the then-popular GTV9 studios in Melbourne, it showcases the band's jokey, exuberant performances which were a big part of their appeal.
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