Eddie Kendricks – Boogie Down: A Soulful Invitation to the Dance Floor
In the vibrant tapestry of soul music, the name Eddie Kendricks stands out as a voice of both power and tenderness. Among his most celebrated hits is the electrifying Boogie Down, a song that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the burgeoning disco era while retaining the soulful essence that Kendricks was known for.
Background
Released in 1973, Boogie Down marked a departure from the smoother sounds that dominated Kendricks’ earlier solo work.
Fueled by a pulsating rhythm section and layered with shimmering horns, the song ushered in a new era for the vocalist, one that embraced the emerging disco scene without sacrificing his signature soulful delivery.
The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, showcasing its immediate appeal on the dance floor.
The lyrics, co-written by Kendricks himself alongside Leonard Caston Jr. and Anita Poree, capture the infectious energy of a night out. Gone are the introspective themes of heartbreak that permeated some of Kendricks’ previous work.
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Lyrics
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Boogie, boogie down, babyOoh uh, boogieBaby, let’s boogie downI’m bad enough to make another bad lieI’m gonna hook you on a natural highAnd I know, I can satisfy, heyI wanna love ya, kiss and hug you, baby, tonightMake ya feel all rightBoo-hoo-hoo-ooh-ooh, boogie downBoogie down, boogie down, babyBoogie, boogie down, babyBoogie, boogie down, babyBoogie ah, haBoogie down, babyBoogie down, boogie down, babyGo downtownGonna mess aroundUh huh huh huhBoogie down, uh huhGo downtownGonna mess aroundUh huh huh huhBoogie downLike a hound, gonna sniff aroundAh ha ha ha, boogie downI found a girl, love you up and downAh ha ha ha, boogie downBoogie down, boogie down, babyBoogie down, boogie down, baby (ooh, have mercy).
I found a girl, love you up and downAh ha ha ha, boogie downBoogie down, boogie down, babyBoogie down, boogie down, baby (ooh, have mercy)