Loco-Motion
Grand Funk Railroad
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Everybody's doing a brand-new dance, now (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) My little baby sister can do it with me It's easier than learning your A-B-C So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me You gotta swing your hips, now Come on Jump up Jump back Well, now, I think you've got the knack Wow, wow Now that you can do it, let's make a chain, now (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) A chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train, now (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) Do it nice and easy, now, don't lose control A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul Come on, come on And do the Loco-motion with me Move around the floor in a Loco-motion (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) Do it holding hands if you get the notion (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) There's never been a dance that's so easy to do It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) So come on, come on and do the Loco-motion with me (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) So come on, come on and do the Loco-motion with me (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) (Come on baby, do the loco-motion) (Come on baby, do the loco-motion)
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Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin
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11 facts about this song
Original format"The Loco-Motion" was originally written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin for their babysitter, a singer named Eva Boyd, who recorded it in 1962 under the stage name Little Eva.
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Grand Funk Railroad versionGrand Funk Railroad, an American rock band, provided a new and unique twist to the song by doing a rock-based cover in 1974. It became a top hit and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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The Musical BlendThe song’s hard-edged rock beat, combined with its Motown soul vibe, is what made it distinctive and popular during the 70s.
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Disco VersionIn 1988, Australian singer Kylie Minogue remade the song in a disco-pop style for her debut studio album, adding an entirely different groove to the classic.
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International SuccessKylie Minogue’s version proved to be an international success, peaking at number two in the United Kingdom, number three in Australia, and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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First Major Single for Kylie"The Loco-Motion" was Kylie Minogue's first major single, leading to her becoming a pop sensation and an enduring international music star.
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Different LyricsBoth Grand Funk Railroad and Kylie Minogue's versions have slightly altered lyrics in comparison to the original one to suit their individual music styles.
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Music VideoThe music video of Minogue's "The Loco-Motion" brought about a significant shift in her career, projecting her image from a girl-next-door to a mature pop singer.
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Grammy NominationKylie Minogue's version of "The Loco-Motion" was nominated for the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance.
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Most Successful VersionKylie Minogue’s version is considered to be the most successful iteration of “The Loco-Motion” as it appealed to a wider demographic, transcending age and geographic boundaries.
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Evergreen PopularityTo this date, both the versions of "The Loco-Motion" by Grand Funk Railroad and Kylie Minogue continue to be popular and are frequently played on radio channels worldwide.
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