After singing in church choirs, Shirley recorded her first demo with a group of friends in 1950. Some months later, her solo voice caught the attention of Aladdin Records owner Eddie Messner, who tracked her down and paired her as a duo with a school friend, Leonard Lee.
As "Shirley & Lee," they recorded their debut single "I’m Gone," produced by Cosimo Matassa, which reached #2 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1952. The record contrasted Goodman’s soprano with Leonard's baritone, in a way in which subsequent songwriters have suggested was influential on the development of ska and reggae.
In their early songs, they pretended as if they were sweethearts and were dubbed "the Sweethearts of the Blues." However, they changed style in 1956 and recorded "Let the Good Times Roll," which became their biggest hit reaching #1 on the R&B chart and #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Although the follow-up, "Feel So Good" also made the charts, the duo’s later releases were less successful, and Goodman and Leonard split up in 1962. Leonard made some subsequent solo records with little success.
In the mid 1960s, Shirley Goodman moved to California, where she worked as a session singer on records by Sonny and Cher, Dr. John and others, and also formed a duo for a time with Jessie Hill. She sang backing vocals on The Rolling Stones’ Exile On Main Street album, but then briefly retired from the music industry.
Later in 1974, as Shirley Goodman Pixley, she was contacted by her friend Sylvia Robinson, previously of the duo Mickey and Sylvia and now co-owner of the All Platinum record label, and was persuaded to record the lead vocal on a dance track, "Shame, Shame, Shame." Credited to Shirley & Company, the record became an international pop hit, reaching #12 on the Billboard chart and presaging the disco boom. After a few further recordings and tours, Goodman finally retired from the music industry after returning to New Orleans in the late 1970s.
I Want to Dance
Shirley & Lee Lyrics
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What in the fuck is the reason?
But anybody could be watchin'
What in the
What in the, what in the
What in the, what in the
I want the check, hoe, and then some
I'm goin' up until I'm gone
You won't even know 'til the day come
Pop bottles, not them lil' teacups
Hashtags for gang and my loved ones
Fuck my old one, we been done
But I ain't holdin' on no grudge
Told that little baby "come shake some"
Happy endin', yeah, I'm tryna get some
I mix the sex with the reefer
Laura, Sasha, Alisha
Someone tell Elon to link up
Blow loud in the Tesla, it's loud like the speaker
She don't come to the club in no sneakers
Pockets stay further than people
Louis rag, wipe and wrap me up
Baby, I'm feelin' the freedom
Dance like no one's watchin', ayy
Dance like no one's watchin'
I need someone non-toxic
The money, the bitches, the lock in
I'm thinking we just need to lock it in
Dance like no one's watchin', ooh
Dance like no one's watchin', ooh
Shawty shake that ass, say she can't even help
You step to the right, yeah, hop to the left
Two women to myself, yeah, I'm just being selfish
We smoke out this bitch with top shelf
New whips, new rocks, wax on, wax off
Vip' poppin', so I had to make a pit-stop
Tipped out well, think she finna quit her job
Got her ass goin' viral on TikTok
Everybody don't need to know you're gettin' dough
Slice some big bread, then you cut a lot of hoes
Bandana on a nigga with the Kenzo
B.B. Simon on me when I do the show
Dance like no one's watchin'
Dance like no one's watchin' (yeah)
I need someone non-toxic
The money, the bitches, the lock in
I'm thinkin' we just need to lock it in
Dance like no one's watchin'
Dance like no one's watchin'
Hey, yeah
Countin' up the money 'til my head catch a cramp
All these bitches gettin' paid
Makin' love to the money, so out of breath
Ridin' in the whip, and I'm just doin' laps
Sippin' on Fuego, fuck up my G-Fazos
Twist like a Faygo, these bitches is preggo
Don't call me Simon, but do what I say so
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
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Line by Line Meaning
Ooh (hey), mmm, yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement
What in the fuck is the reason?
Questioning the purpose or motive behind something
But anybody could be watchin'
Awareness that others may be observing or judging
I want the check, hoe, and then some
Desiring financial success and more
I'm goin' up until I'm gone
Striving for continuous progress and success
You won't even know 'til the day come
Surprising others with achievements or actions
Pop bottles, not them lil' teacups
Celebrating with expensive drinks, not small cups
Hashtags for gang and my loved ones
Using social media to represent and connect with friends and family
Fuck my old one, we been done
Moving on from past relationships or situations
But I ain't holdin' on no grudge
Not harboring resentment or negative feelings
Told that little baby 'come shake some'
Encouraging someone to let loose and have fun
Happy endin', yeah, I'm tryna get some
Seeking satisfaction or pleasure in life
I mix the sex with the reefer
Combining sexual activities with marijuana use
Laura, Sasha, Alisha
Referring to different individuals or partners
Someone tell Elon to link up
Requesting to connect or meet with Elon Musk
Blow loud in the Tesla, it's loud like the speaker
Smoking marijuana heavily in the car with loud music
She don't come to the club in no sneakers
Dressing up or being fashionable when going to clubs
Pockets stay further than people
Having more money or wealth than people realize
Louis rag, wipe and wrap me up
Using a Louis Vuitton rag to clean or cover oneself
Baby, I'm feelin' the freedom
Enjoying the sense of liberation or independence
Dance like no one's watchin', ayy
Enjoying oneself without fear of judgment
I need someone non-toxic
Seeking a relationship with someone who is emotionally healthy
The money, the bitches, the lock in
Desiring wealth and romantic success as a priority
I'm thinking we just need to lock it in
Considering the importance of committing to a relationship
Shawty shake that ass, say she can't even help
Encouraging someone to dance and embrace their sexuality
You step to the right, yeah, hop to the left
Providing instructions for dance moves
Two women to myself, yeah, I'm just being selfish
Enjoying the attention and affection from multiple women
We smoke out this bitch with top shelf
Using high-quality marijuana to enhance the experience
New whips, new rocks, wax on, wax off
Having new cars and jewelry, comparing it to the movie 'Karate Kid'
Vip' poppin', so I had to make a pit-stop
Taking a break from partying in the VIP area
Tipped out well, think she finna quit her job
Leaving a generous tip, potentially causing someone to consider leaving their job
Got her ass goin' viral on TikTok
Causing someone's dance or performance to gain popularity on TikTok
Everybody don't need to know you're gettin' dough
Not everyone needs to know about your financial success
Slice some big bread, then you cut a lot of hoes
Making a lot of money and attracting a lot of potential partners
Bandana on a nigga with the Kenzo
Wearing a bandana along with Kenzo brand clothing
B.B. Simon on me when I do the show
Wearing B.B. Simon brand accessories during performances
Countin' up the money 'til my head catch a cramp
Counting money obsessively until experiencing discomfort
All these bitches gettin' paid
Noting that many women are earning money
Makin' love to the money, so out of breath
Enjoying the wealth and material possessions to the point of exhaustion
Ridin' in the whip, and I'm just doin' laps
Driving around aimlessly or repeatedly
Sippin' on Fuego, fuck up my G-Fazos
Drinking a strong alcoholic beverage and potentially damaging expensive shoes
Twist like a Faygo, these bitches is preggo
Dancing in an energetic manner, with a reference to Faygo soda, and jokingly referring to women as pregnant
Don't call me Simon, but do what I say so
Insisting on being listened to and obeyed, not desiring to be called by one's name
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing excitement and pleasure
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Written by: Alvin Baker, Duprie Monroe, Khalif Malik Ibin Shaman Brown
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