Rock Your Baby
George McCrae
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Sexy mama Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby There's nothing to it Just say you wanna do it Open up your heart And let the loving start Oh, woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Yeah, hold me tight With all your might Now, let your loving flow Real sweet and slow Oh, woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Oh, woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Woman, take me in your arms Rock your baby Oh, woman, take me in your arms And rock me Ah woman, take me in your arms And rock me, ahh
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Written by: Harry Casey, Richard Finch
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Composition"Rock Your Baby" was written and produced by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch of KC and the Sunshine Band.
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Release DateThe song was initially released in 1974 as part of the album "Rock Your Baby."
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PopularityThe single spent six consecutive weeks at the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Record Breaking"Rock Your Baby" became one of the first records to use a drum machine, an encounter that influenced the direction of the popular dance music.
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Chart RankingsBesides topping the UK charts, it also reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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SalesThe single sold 11 million copies, making it one of the fewer than 40 all-time singles to have sold 10 million (or more) physical copies worldwide.
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InfluenceThe arrangement and style of "Rock Your Baby" was of great influence to ABBA's "Dancing Queen."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including David Bowie and The Residents.
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Film Featured"Rock Your Baby" was featured in the film "Rush Hour."
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Award RecognitionGeorge McCrae won a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Rock Your Baby."
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GenreThis single is considered a significant development in the Disco genre.
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Musical CompositionTypically of disco music, "Rock Your Baby" features a prominent bassline, an upbeat tempo, and soothing, synthesized instrumentals that underpin George McCrae's soulful vocals.
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Initial SuccessEven though George McCrae had only one significant hit in the USA after "Rock Your Baby," his successful formula of catchy rhythms and soulful crooning influenced many disco artists who came after him.
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Music VideoDespite the song's release in an era before the advent of MTV, it had a music video, which features McCrae performing and disco dancing in a colorful environment.
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DurationThe entire duration of "Rock Your Baby" was a little over 3 minutes, which was relatively short considering the average length of popular songs in the 1970s.
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