The Jackson 5 – Blame It on the Boogie: A Funk-Fueled Celebration of Dance
In the annals of American music, few groups hold a candle to the sheer infectious energy and undeniable talent of The Jackson 5.
Among their numerous hits, Blame It on the Boogie stands out as a vibrant and pulsating celebration of dance, a song that perfectly encapsulates the infectious grooves of the late Disco era.
Background
Released in 1978 on their album Destiny, “Blame It on the Boogie” marked a stylistic shift for The Jackson brothers.
While their earlier hits leaned towards soulful pop ballads, “Blame It on the Boogie” embraced the burgeoning disco scene, showcasing their versatility and ability to adapt to the changing musical landscape.
Interestingly, the song was originally written and performed by a lesser-known British singer named Michael Jackson (no relation to the lead singer of the Jackson 5!), but The Jackson 5’s version quickly became the definitive interpretation.
The song’s narrative follows a playful tug-of-war between the singer and his love interest.
The infectious “Blame it on the boogie” refrain serves as a humorous excuse for his uncontrollable urge to dance, despite his girlfriend’s initial reluctance.
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Lyrics
🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤
Hee, hee, heeMy baby’s always dancin’And wouldn’t be a bad thingBut I don’t get no lovin’And that’s no lieWe spent the night in FriscoAt every kind of discoFrom that night I kissed our love goodbyeDon’t blame it on the sunshineDon’t blame it on the moonlightDon’t blame it on the good timesBlame it on the boogieDon’t blame it on the sunshineDon’t blame it on the moonlightDon’t blame it on the good timesBlame it on the boogieThat nasty boogie bugs meBut somehow it has drugged meSpellbound rhythm gets me on my feetI’ve changed my life completelyI’ve seen the lightning leave meAnd my baby just can’t take her eyes off meDon’t blame it on the sunshineDon’t blame it on the moonlightDon’t blame it on the good timesBlame it on the boogieDon’t you blame it on the sunshineDon’t blame it on the moonlightDon’t blame it on the good timesBlame it on the boogieWooI just can’tI just can’tI just can’t control my feetI just can’tI just can’t (yeah)I just can’t control (woo) my feetI just can’tI just can’tI just can’t control my feetI just can’tI just can’tI just can’t control my feet