Reportedly the 1st tune to cash in on the boogaloo craze; and here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGr8vnbp65A
But who got the cash? From various sources, all I've really been able to glean about this great piece of music and recording is:
[[1) Tom & Jerrio were a singing/comedy duo from Chicago;
[[2) The song hit #11 on Billboard's R&B chart in 1965;
[[3) It was written by Jerrio; and
[[4) The duo made no money from the recording due to being sued by Berry Gordy who claimed copyright on it and a backing provided by The Funk Bros.
Regarding Item 4, can anyone corroborate, elaborate, or add any further clarification as to the course this recording took and the conclusion it reached? Or is that basically it? It's been one of my favorites since it was released, so anything you might know or have to say about it would be welcomed and greatly appreciated.
And if not, just sit back and enjoying listening to it. Especially if you're not familiar with it. As they often said where I come from: "It's got a good beat, and you can dance to it. I give it a 98."
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