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About Rock Your Baby
"Rock Your Baby" is the debut single by George McCrae. Written and produced by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch of KC and the Sunshine Band, "Rock Your Baby" was one of the landmark recordings of early disco music. A massive international hit, the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States, spending two weeks at the top in July 1974, number one on the R&B singles chart, and repeating the feat on the UK Singles Chart, spending three weeks at the top of the chart in July 1974. Having sold 11 million copies, it is one of the fewer than 40 all-time singles to have sold 10 million (or more) physical copies worldwide. The backing track for the record was recorded in 45 minutes as a demo and featured guitarist Jerome Smith of KC and the Sunshine Band, with Casey on keyboards and Finch on bass and drums. It was also one of the first records to use a drum machine, an early Roland rhythm machine. The track was not originally intended for McCrae but he happened to be in the studio, added a vocal and the resulting combination of infectious rhythm and falsetto vocals made it a hit. Music critic Robert Christgau has described the song as "irresistibly Memphis-cum-disco-with-a-hook". The chord progression of John Lennon's number-one single "Whatever Gets You thru the Night", released a few months later, bears a great resemblance to the one found in "Rock Your Baby". Lennon later admitted to using the song as an inspiration. ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus have also cited the song as an inspiration for the backing track of their 1976 smash hit "Dancing Queen". The song was covered by indie rock band The House of Love for the 1992 compilation album Ruby Trax. In the same year, the British dance group KWS' cover of "Rock Your Baby" reached number eight in the UK Singles Chart.more »
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George McCrae
George McCrae (born October 19, 1944) is an American soul and disco singer, most famous for his 1974 hit "Rock Your Baby". more »
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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. |
Release DateThe song was initially released in 1974 as part of the album "Rock Your Baby." |
PopularityThe single spent six consecutive weeks at the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart. |
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. |
Chart RankingsBesides topping the UK charts, it also reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. |
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. |
InfluenceThe arrangement and style of "Rock Your Baby" was of great influence to ABBA's "Dancing Queen." |
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including David Bowie and The Residents. |
Film Featured"Rock Your Baby" was featured in the film "Rush Hour." |
Award RecognitionGeorge McCrae won a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Rock Your Baby." |
GenreThis single is considered a significant development in the Disco genre. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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