The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel
Grandmaster Flash
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You say You say You say You say You say You say one for the trouble Two for the time Come on girls let rock that [whistle] Fab Five Freddie told me everybody's high DJ's spinnin' are savin' my mind Flash is fast Flash is fast Flash is fast Flash is cool Francois sez fas, Flashe' no do You say one for the trouble Two for the time Come on girls let rock that Grandmaster, cut faster Grandmaster, cut faster Grandmaster, cut, cut, cut faster Grandmaster, Grandmaster, cut faster Hey, hey, hey Everybody say one One, Flash one time Everybody say two Two, Flash two times Say three Three, Flash three times Say four Four, Flash four times Melle Mel Taurus is my zodiac sign Mr Ness Scorpio, my name is right here Aquarius And King Creole Pieces Cowboy Virgo And Gra- gra- gra- gra- Grandmaster Flash cuts so on His zodiac sign is Capricorn Why don't you tell me a story? Please tell me a story too You know, I think I'll tell you the story of my life You tell me! I wanna hear too I was born in North Dakota a long time ago, see And now I'm lucky enough to be here with you Yeah, but what happened in between? Yeah, what else happened? Well, it went pretty much like this. Oh yeah! Woo Woo Ha, ha, ha ch-ka-bow Oah, oah Aha, ha, ha, ha Hoo! The official adventures of, Flash Ohhh, ha, ha, ha Hey, hey, everybody say ho (ho) Say ho, ho (ho, ho) Say disco (disco) Say party (party) All the ladies, All the in the house say ow (ow) Say ow (ow) Everybody come on Say somebody, anybody, everybody scream! (Ooooo) Hey bro I got somethin' that'll blow ya mind! Ha, ha, ha, ha Get ya hands off that girl! Creole, Creole! Flash is Flash is Flash is Flash is Flash is Flash is Owww! Hey, ha, ha, ha, ha! Alright, where's Vicious Lee?
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Written by: Angela Brown, Bernard Edwards, Cheryl Cook, Chris Stein, Clifton Chase, Deborah Harry, Gabriel Jackson, Guy O'Brien, Gwendolyn Chisolm, John Deacon, Joseph Saddler, Melvin Glover, Michael Wright, Nile Rodgers, Sylvia Robinson
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10 facts about this song
Background"The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel" is among the earliest recordings to feature DJing and major turntablism techniques, such as rapid backspins and scratching.
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ArtistThe song was created by Joseph Saddler, better known as Grandmaster Flash. He is an influential figure in hip hop culture and was one of the pioneers in DJing.
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Release DateThis iconic track was released in 1981, marking a new era in the hip-hop music scene.
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Notable TechniquesThe song became famous for using the Technics SL-1200 direct drive turntables, a model that has since become a standard for DJs.
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CompositionThe track is primarily instrumental with vocals from various song snippets mixed in throughout the song.
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Historical SignificanceThe song revolutionized DJing and introduced the concept of mixing multiple songs and beats together, thanks to the use of multiple turntables and mixers.
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Quotes from Other SongsIt includes samples from other well-known songs such as "Good Times" by Chic, "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen, and "Rapture" by Blondie.
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Impact on Future GenresIt is widely considered to have laid the groundwork for future genres like electronica, house music, and techno.
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AchievementsIn 2011, "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel" was chosen for preservation in the U.S. Library of Congress' National Recording Registry due to its cultural, historical, and artistic significance.
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The FirstIt's the first record ever composed entirely of sampled parts and the first to officially introduce record scratching to the public, a technique that has since become integral to hip-hop.
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