Formed in New York City in 1970, the Fatback Band was the concept of Bill Curtis, an experienced session drummer, inspired to merge the "fatback" jazz beat of New Orleans into a funk band. In addition to Curtis, the band's initial line-up included guitarist Johnny King, bassist Johnny Flippin, trumpet player George Williams, saxophonist Earl Shelton, flautist George Adams, and keyboardist Gerry Thomas. The band specialized in playing "street funk". The group also later included conga player Wayne Woolford, vocalists Jayne and Gerry, Deborah Cooper saxophonist Fred Demerey, guitarist Louis Wright and George Victory.
Double Dutch
Fatback Band Lyrics
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Fatback Band here
Says youhound that busstop so well
We got one more for you
It's called the Double Dutch
We want you tocheck it out
Come on, fellows, grab yourselves two ladies
Move it one, two, with thehustlefeeling
In a circle, just like a wheel
Keep on grooving, grooving in a circle
Keep on moving, moving in a circle
Do that Double Dutch (Do it, do it, yeah)
Do that Double Dutch (Do it, do it, yeaheah)
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Feeling, feeling, yeah)
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (It's not hard to do, no, no)
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Feeling, yeah)
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (Come on, come on)
Jump up to the busstop
Just a little busstop
Round and round and round, double up with me
It's so simple, easy as could be
Move it one, two, with thehustlefeeling
In a circle, just like a wheel
Keep on grooving, grooving in a circle
Keep on moving, moving in a circle
Do that Double Dutch (Do it, do it, yeaheah)
Do that Double Dutch (Yeaheah)
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Feeling)
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (No, no, no, no, no)
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Not hard, yeah)
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (Come on, come on, come on!)
Yeah
Go ahead
Yeah, yeah
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Come on, do it, yeah)
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (No, no, no, no, no)
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Feel it, yeah)
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (Come on now, come on!)
Let's do it
That's right, that's right!
Do that Double Dutch (Yeah)
Do that Double Dutch (That's right, that's right)
Do that Double Dutch (Come on, everybody)
Do that Double Dutch (We ain't no quit now!)
The Fatback Band's "Double Dutch" is a lively and infectious dance tune that is meant to get people up and moving. The song describes the steps to the popular jump rope game of the same name, with the lyrics encouraging listeners to join hands in a circle and jump to the beat. The catchy chorus asserts that Double Dutch is easy to do, and the repetition of the phrase reinforces the idea that anyone can participate in this joyful activity.
The song's emphasis on movement and community spirit makes it an excellent example of the Disco and Funk genres that were prevalent in the 1970s. The song's lyrics are simple yet effective, with each verse building on earlier phrases until the chorus kicks in, driving the rhythm and energy up to a fever pitch. The Fatback Band's groovy instrumental accompaniment featuring brass instruments, guitar and percussion keep everyone moving and in sync.
In summary, the Fatback Band's "Double Dutch" is a timeless classic that encourages listeners to let loose and have some fun. The song's message is simple but effective, emphasizing the joy of movement and the power of community spirit to bring people together. It's a perfect example of the feel-good music that dominated the airwaves in the 1970s.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Introduction to the song
Fatback Band here
Identifying the performing band
Says youhound that busstop so well
Acknowledging the audience's familiarity with the previous song
We got one more for you
Announcing the next song
It's called the Double Dutch
Naming the title of the song
We want you tocheck it out
Inviting the audience to listen and enjoy the new song
Come on, fellows, grab yourselves two ladies
Encouraging the male audience to find female partners for a dance routine
Join hands and move round to the left
Instructing the dancers to form a circle by holding hands and moving counterclockwise
Move it one, two, with thehustlefeeling
Explaining how to move while dancing with a specific groove
In a circle, just like a wheel
Describing the circular motion of the dancers that resemble a rotating wheel
Keep on grooving, grooving in a circle
Encouraging the dancers to continue dancing with the same rhythm and movement direction
Keep on moving, moving in a circle
Reiterating the instruction to continue the circular motion
Do that Double Dutch (Do it, do it, yeah)
Encouraging the audience to try the Double Dutch dance routine
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Feeling, feeling, yeah)
Emphasizing the importance of having the right groove or feeling while dancing Double Dutch
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (It's not hard to do, no, no)
Dismissing the notion that Double Dutch is a difficult dance to perform
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Feeling, yeah)
Reiterating the importance of being in the right groove while performing Double Dutch
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (Come on, come on)
Encouraging the listeners to try Double Dutch with confidence
Jump up to the busstop
Describing a specific move when performing Double Dutch
Just a little busstop
Describing the move as something small or easy to do
Round and round and round, double up with me
Instructing the dancers to continue the circular motion while performing a specific move with a partner
It's so simple, easy as could be
Reassuring the listeners that Double Dutch is a simple dance to perform
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Feeling)
Emphasizing the importance of the right groove while performing Double Dutch
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (No, no, no, no, no)
Reiterating that Double Dutch is a simple dance to perform
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Not hard, yeah)
Reiterating the importance of the right groove while performing Double Dutch
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (Come on, come on, come on!)
Encouraging the listeners to try Double Dutch with enthusiasm
Go ahead
Encouragement to begin the dance routine
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Come on, do it, yeah)
Encouraging the audience to dance with the right groove while performing Double Dutch
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (No, no, no, no, no)
Emphasizing again that Double Dutch is a simple dance to perform
Double Dutch with that double feeling (Feel it, yeah)
Emphasizing again the importance of having the right groove while performing Double Dutch
Double Dutch, it's not hard to do (Come on now, come on!)
Encouraging the listeners to try Double Dutch with more energy
Let's do it
Let's begin the dance routine!
That's right, that's right!
Acknowledging the dancers' successful execution of the dance routine
Do that Double Dutch (Yeah)
Encouraging the listeners to keep dancing Double Dutch
Do that Double Dutch (That's right, that's right)
Motivating the dancers to continue the dance routine
Do that Double Dutch (Come on, everybody)
Encouraging everyone to join the dance and have fun
Do that Double Dutch (We ain't no quit now!)
Expressing the group's persistence in dancing Double Dutch and having fun no matter what
Writer(s): Kenneth D. Ballard, Gerry Thomas, Bill Curtis, John Raymond Flippin
Contributed by Dylan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gabriel rojas
Wooooooow ! Funk, soul & disco! 1976-77. Alguien mas en 2019?
George Viada
This song takes me to the spring of 1977, when I was still in 1st grade before the summer of that year. I was in private school at the time.
MJNBommer Bommer
FATBACK forever!!!!