Jungle Boogie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Jungle Boogie" |
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Side A of the US single
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| Single by Kool & the Gang | |
| from the album Wild and Peaceful | |
| B-side | "North, South, East, West" |
| Released | November 24, 1973 |
| Recorded | 1973 |
| Genre | Funk |
| Length | 3:08 |
| Label | Mercury |
| Songwriter(s) | Robert Earl Bell, Ronald Nathan Bell, Donald Boyce, George Melvin Brown, Robert Spike Mickens, Claydes Charles Smith, Clifford Adams and Dennis Thomas |
"Jungle Boogie" is a super famous funk song by the band Kool & the Gang. It came out in 1973 on their album Wild and Peaceful. This song was a huge hit, reaching number four on the music charts. It became really popular in dance clubs everywhere! Billboard magazine even named it one of the top songs of 1974.
About "Jungle Boogie"
"Jungle Boogie" is known for its exciting funk sound. Funk music is a style that makes you want to dance. It uses strong, catchy rhythms and often has a powerful bass line. This song was a big success for Kool & the Gang. It helped them become even more famous.
How the Song Was Made
The main spoken part in "Jungle Boogie" was done by Don Boyce. He was the band's roadie, which means he helped them set up their equipment. So, it wasn't one of the main singers you hear!
An instrumental version of the song also exists. It's called "Jungle Jazz." This version has a cool flute part added on top. It also includes extra percussion instruments, which are things like drums or shakers. You can find "Jungle Jazz" on the album Spirit of the Boogie.
What Makes "Jungle Boogie" Special
This song is famous for a few fun sounds. At the very end, you can hear a sound like the Tarzan yell. Throughout the song, you might notice grunting, panting, and even some scatting. Scatting is when a singer uses silly sounds or nonsense words instead of real lyrics. These unique sounds make "Jungle Boogie" really stand out!
- Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
