(Do the) Push and Pull
Rufus Thomas
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Hey, everybody, Mister Rufus in town Came here to take care of business Ain't gonna mess around I got a brand new dance, that ain't no bull Everybody's doing it talking 'bout push and pull I said, push, pull, push, pull Get on up, get on down Get on up Take it round and round I said, push, pull, push, pull Little bit more Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Lookie here Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Get out on the floor, you're gonna get left Get on your own, pretty baby, now go for yourself It's easier taking candy from a baby, don't hand me no bull Now you got it, baby you got that push and pull I said, push, pull Push, pull Listen get on up, get on down Get on up Take it round and round I said, push, pull, push, pull Listen Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Double upon Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Push it, pull it Ah Oh, Mister Clean and James Brown Everybody been messing around I'm doing a hundred and laying on full I got this thing talking 'bout push and pull I said, push, pull Push, pull, oh, ho Push and pull, oh, ho
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Written by: RUFUS THOMAS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"(Do The) Push and Pull" by Rufus Thomas is often categorized under the genres of funk, R&B and soul music.
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Billboard RankingsThe song reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart in February 1971, marking it as one of Thomas' most commercially successful releases.
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Dance ThemeIt is known for its prototypical form of line dance instructions, a common theme in Thomas's music, which was instrumental in popularizing the dance craze of the era.
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Album InclusionThe song is one of the highlights of the album "Did You Heard Me?" released in the year 1972.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the famous American record label, Stax Records, noted for its Southern soul and gospel music.
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SongwritingRufus Thomas was the sole songwriter for "(Do The) Push and Pull”, showcasing his ability to incite fun and dance through his lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThomas often would engage audience participation with "(Do The) Push and Pull" during live performances, further solidifying its status as a beloved dance tune.
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InfluenceThe song played a pivotal role in establishing the funk genre and has been sampled by various artists across different music styles over the years.
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Grammy Hall of FameThough it did not receive any Grammy nominations upon its release, Rufus Thomas' catalog under Stax Records, including this song, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017.
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DurationThe original version of "(Do The) Push and Pull" has a duration of around 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
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InstrumentationThe song is known for its heavy use of brass instruments and rhythmic guitar lines, a hallmark of the Memphis-based Stax Records sound.
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