The group formed in 1969 in Los Angeles, California, Before making it big in the music industry, the group appeared in the popular 1972 blaxploitation film Blacula, which starred actor William Marshall and brought the group in contact with songwriter Waldo Holmes. Holmes would go on to pen "Rock the Boat". The Hues Corporation's four other singles to reach the Billboard Hot 100 were "Freedom For The Stallion" (1973, #63), "Rockin' Soul" (1974, #18), "Love Corporation" (1975, #62), and "I Caught Your Act" (1977, #92).
The group's name was a pun on the Hughes Corporation, with the "hue" being the group's African-American heritage. Interestingly, they initially wanted to call themselves 'Children Of Howard Hughes', but that didn't pan out. The band's members were Bernard "St. Clair" Lee, Flemming Williams, and Ann Kelley.
Despite their initial success, the group disbanded in 1978. But with renewed interest in disco music throughout the 90s, the group reunited for tour dates and special events. This included the popular PBS special Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion. Bernard "St. Clair" Lee sadly passed away on March 8th, 2011.
Rockin' Soul
Hues Corporation Lyrics
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Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock down on the inside
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Each day I feel so much closer to you
But we both got to keep the lovin'' comin'' on through
The engineer, naturally, starts pullin'' back
''Cause we gotta have a chance to do our dance
And we''ll never go wrong when we''re singin'' our song
So if you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock down on the inside
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
My heart''s on my sleeve for the whole world to see
''Cause in my life there''s only you and me
You''re my firm foundation, the love I need
Please stand right beside of the soul you feed
''Cause we gotta have a chance to do our dance
Yeah, we gotta have a chance to do our dance
And we''ll never go wrong when we''re singin'' our song
So if you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock on from the inside
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Roll it from the outside
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Got to get on down, got to get on down
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Got to pad your feet when you feel the beat
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock on from the outside, children
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Roll it from the inside, baby
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Got to get on down, got to get on down ....
The lyrics to Hues Corporation's song "Rockin' Soul" encourage listeners to let go of their inhibitions and "get down to [their] rockin' soul," which can be achieved through music and dance. The song highlights the importance of a deep connection between two individuals and how love provides the foundation for one's own identity. The lyrics urge listeners to never give up on love and to continue dancing and singing, even when their train of thought gets derailed.
The upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics of "Rockin' Soul" reflect the disco era of the 1970s, during which the song was released. The Hues Corporation, known for their hit song "Rock the Boat," was a popular disco group during this time period. The song's message of love and the importance of staying true to oneself resonated with audiences at the time and continues to be appreciated by listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
If you want to fully express and experience your emotions without barriers or limitations
Get down to your rockin' soul
Connect with your innermost self and let your true essence shine through
Rock down on the inside
Embrace your innermost self
Each day I feel so much closer to you
With every passing day, my love for you grows deeper
But we both got to keep the lovin' comin' on through
We need to continue expressing our love for each other
'Cause when the train of thought gets off the track
When our thinking becomes clouded or confused
The engineer, naturally, starts pullin' back
Our logical mind tries to regain control and slow down our emotions
'Cause we gotta have a chance to do our dance
We need the opportunity to express ourselves freely and without inhibition
And we'll never go wrong when we're singin' our song
We will always be true to ourselves when we express ourselves honestly and authentically
My heart's on my sleeve for the whole world to see
I wear my emotions openly and transparently
'Cause in my life there's only you and me
You are the center of my world and the focus of my affection
You're my firm foundation, the love I need
You provide the emotional support and connection that I need to thrive
Please stand right beside of the soul you feed
Please continue to support and nurture our emotional connection
Got to pad your feet when you feel the beat
Allow yourself to fully experience and respond to the rhythm and energy of the music
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Wally Holmes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joelsoumsa
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock down on the inside
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Each day I feel so much closer to you
But we both got to keep the lovin'' comin'' on through
''Cause when the train of thought gets off the track
The engineer, naturally, starts pullin'' back
''Cause we gotta have a chance to do our dance
And we''ll never go wrong when we''re singin'' our song
So if you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock down on the inside
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
My heart''s on my sleeve for the whole world to see
''Cause in my life there''s only you and me
You''re my firm foundation, the love I need
Please stand right beside of the soul you feed
''Cause we gotta have a chance to do our dance
Yeah, we gotta have a chance to do our dance
And we''ll never go wrong when we''re singin'' our song
So if you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock on from the inside
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Roll it from the outside
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Got to get on down, got to get on down
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Got to pad your feet when you feel the beat
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock on from the outside, children
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Roll it from the inside, baby
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Got to get on down, got to get on down ....
Source : LyricFind
Paroles de Rockin' Soul © O/B/O Capasso
@edimarrodrigues151
Muita saudade deste tempo. Música muito Bonita, lembra as horas dançante, barraquinhas que tinha aqui no meu bairro...❣👍👍😍😍
@samuelgriffin4223
Wish they had more hits throughout the whole seventies decade love this fabulous group oh so much
@joelsoumsa
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock down on the inside
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Each day I feel so much closer to you
But we both got to keep the lovin'' comin'' on through
''Cause when the train of thought gets off the track
The engineer, naturally, starts pullin'' back
''Cause we gotta have a chance to do our dance
And we''ll never go wrong when we''re singin'' our song
So if you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock down on the inside
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
My heart''s on my sleeve for the whole world to see
''Cause in my life there''s only you and me
You''re my firm foundation, the love I need
Please stand right beside of the soul you feed
''Cause we gotta have a chance to do our dance
Yeah, we gotta have a chance to do our dance
And we''ll never go wrong when we''re singin'' our song
So if you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
If you want to get to where you let the feeling roll
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock on from the inside
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Roll it from the outside
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Got to get on down, got to get on down
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Got to pad your feet when you feel the beat
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Rock on from the outside, children
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Roll it from the inside, baby
Get down to your rockin'' soul
Got to get on down, got to get on down ....
Source : LyricFind
Paroles de Rockin' Soul © O/B/O Capasso
@jacquelineandroy5175
Thank you for the lyrics 🥰
💗💞💖💕
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@melodylane989
Amazing song! Full of vigor! I aired it on one of the radio stations I was programming, and it was so well received. Should have become a smash hit!!!!!!!
@jackope3869
Recuerdos de mi niñez año 1977 🥴, hermosos años‼
Por cierto ¿alguien en variante Ómicrom - Covid año 2022? 😎
@tinablanco9863
Que linda está canción trae buenos y lindos recuerdos de mi adolescencia
@cristiansilva5170
excelente interpretacion !!!!!
@mauriciovergara3558
Gracias a esta canción nació en mi el amor por la música anglo...tendría yo por ese entonces 5 años ...recuerdos muy hermosos de mi infancia...
@aidajudithavila5848
Yo igual 😊