Loleatta Holloway (November 5, 1946 – March 21, 2011) was an American singe… Read Full Bio ↴Loleatta Holloway (November 5, 1946 – March 21, 2011) was an American singer, mainly known for disco songs such as "Hit and Run" and "Love Sensation", both of which have been sampled extensively.

She began gospel singing with her mother in the Holloway Community Singers and she has also recorded with Albertina Walker in The Caravans gospel group. Holloway was also a cast member of the Chicago troupe of Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope.

Holloway found moderate disco success when she placed eighteen songs on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including four Number ones, and was featured on Dan Hartman's disco classic, "Vertigo / Relight My Fire". In the early 1980s, she had another dance hit with "Crash Goes Love", before she had her first Number one in the UK with "Ride On Time" by Black Box, which featured vocal samples from her own Salsoul recording, "Love Sensation". This happened again in 1991 when Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch featured her vocals in the chart topping cover version of the song "Good Vibrations". Although both songs were notorious for initial copyright infringements (see: white label), they did help elevate Holloway to legendary status in the dance music/disco community.

A more recent dance chart entry was "Relight My Fire" (credited to Martin featuring Loleatta Holloway), which hit #5 in 2003.

Her latest hit "Love Sensation '06" peaked at #22 in the Dutch Top 40[1] and reached #37 on the UK Singles Chart as well as #49 in Australia.

Holloway died on March 21, 2011 from heart failure. She was 64 years old. She is survived by her four children.

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Loleatta Holloway Lyrics

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Yeah
Can you feel it, baby?
I can too

Come on swing it
Come on swing it
Come on swing it
Come on swing it

One, two, three
Now we come to the pay off

It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation
It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation

Yo, it's about that time
To bring forth the rhythm and the rhyme
I'm a get mine so get yours
I wanna see sweat comin' out your pores
On the house tip is how I'm swinging this
Strictly hip hop, boy, I ain't singing this
Bringing this to the entire nation
Black, white, red, brown
Feel the vibration

Come on, come on
Feel it, feel it
Feel the vibration

It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation
It's such a good vibration

It's such a sweet sensation

The vibrations good like Sunkist
Many wanna know who done this
Marky Mark and I'm here to move you
Rhymes will groove you
And I'm here to prove to you
That we can party on the positive side
And pump positive vibes
So come along for the ride
Making you feel the rhythm is my occupation
So feel the vibration
Come on, come on
Feel it, feel it
Feel the vibration

It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation
It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation

Donnie D break it down

Donnie D's on the back up
Drug free, so put the crack up
No need for speed
I'm anti D-R-U-G-G-I-E
My body is healthy
My rhymes makes me wealthy
And the Funky Bunch helps me
To bring you a show with no intoxication
So, come on, feel the vibration

Yeah
Can you feel it, baby?
I can too

It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation
It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation

Now the time has come for you to get up
The rest had you fed up but yo I won't let up
On the rhythm and rhyme that's designed to
Make your behind move to what I'm inclined to
Pure hip hop, no sell out
If you ain't in it to win it
Then get the hell out
I command you to dance
I wanna see motivation
So, come on now, feel the vibration

It's such a good vibration
Come on, come on, come on
It's such a sweet sensation
Feel it, feel it

It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation (feel the vibration)
It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation
It's such a good vibration
It's such a sweet sensation

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch featuring Loleatta Holloway express the feeling of positive energy and unity that comes from music and dancing. The song begins with the invitation to feel the music, with Marky Mark exclaiming, "Can you feel it, baby? I can too." The repetitive chant of "Come on swing it" further emphasizes the call to let loose and enjoy the rhythm.

The chorus evokes a sense of euphoria, describing the vibrations as "such a good sensation" and a "sweet sensation." It captures the joy and exhilaration that can be experienced when immersed in the power of music. The song emphasizes unity and inclusion, with Marky Mark mentioning "the entire nation" and appealing to people of all backgrounds, regardless of race or color, to "Feel the vibration."

The verses introduce Marky Mark's approach to music, highlighting his commitment to hip hop and his desire to bring forth positive messages and energy. He encourages listeners to dance and let the rhythm move them, promising that his music will pump "positive vibes." He declares himself drug-free and promotes a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing that his "body is healthy" and his rhymes bring him wealth.

Overall, "Good Vibrations" conveys the idea that music has the power to bring people together, elevate spirits, and inspire movement and positivity. It celebrates the joyous sensation that comes from being immersed in the rhythm and experiencing the collective energy of a shared musical experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expressing agreement and anticipation

Can you feel it, baby?
Are you able to sense the positive energy?

I can too
I am also feeling the same positive energy

Come on swing it
Let's move energetically and rhythmically

One, two, three
Now we prepare for the exciting part

Now we come to the pay off
Now is the time for the enjoyable and rewarding part

It's such a good vibration
The feeling and energy are highly positive

It's such a sweet sensation
The feeling and energy are delightful and pleasurable

Yo, it's about that time
Hey, it's the perfect moment

To bring forth the rhythm and the rhyme
To present the groove and the lyrics

I'm a get mine so get yours
I will achieve success, so you should too

I wanna see sweat comin' out your pores
I want to witness your effort and enthusiasm

On the house tip is how I'm swinging this
I'm delivering this in a style typical of hip hop

Strictly hip hop, boy, I ain't singing this
This is pure hip hop, I'm not just singing

Bringing this to the entire nation
Sharing this with everyone across the country

Black, white, red, brown
Regardless of race or skin color

Feel the vibration
Experience the positive energy and rhythm

Come on, come on
Encouragement to join in

Feel it, feel it
Sense and connect with the energy

The vibrations good like Sunkist
The positive energy is as refreshing and delightful as Sunkist

Many wanna know who done this
Many are curious to know who is responsible for this

Marky Mark and I'm here to move you
I am Marky Mark, and I am here to make you groove

Rhymes will groove you
My lyrics will make you move and enjoy

And I'm here to prove to you
And I am here to demonstrate and convince you

That we can party on the positive side
That we can celebrate with a positive attitude

And pump positive vibes
And spread positive emotions

So come along for the ride
Join us on this enjoyable journey

Making you feel the rhythm is my occupation
My job is to make you sense and connect with the beat

Donnie D's on the back up
Donnie D provides backup support

Drug free, so put the crack up
Avoid drugs, so discard the crack cocaine

No need for speed
There is no necessity for drugs or fast pace

I'm anti D-R-U-G-G-I-E
I am against being a drug user or addict

My body is healthy
I have a fit and well-functioning body

My rhymes makes me wealthy
My clever lyrics bring me success and prosperity

And the Funky Bunch helps me
And the Funky Bunch supports me in my endeavors

To bring you a show with no intoxication
To present a performance without the influence of drugs

Now the time has come for you to get up
Now is the moment for you to rise and start moving

The rest had you fed up but yo I won't let up
You were tired and frustrated with others, but I won't stop

On the rhythm and rhyme that's designed to
With the rhythm and lyrics that are created to

Make your behind move to what I'm inclined to
Make your body dance to what I want to do

Pure hip hop, no sell out
Authentic hip hop, not compromising for popularity

If you ain't in it to win it
If you're not committed to success

Then get the hell out
Then leave immediately

I command you to dance
I order you to start moving to the beat

I wanna see motivation
I desire to witness your drive and enthusiasm

So, come on now, feel the vibration
Therefore, join us and sense the positive energy