About The Song
“The Loco-Motion” is a popular hit song performed by Little Eva, released in 1962. The song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The tune became very successful in the United States, where it ranked as the seventh most successful single of 1962 on the Billboard chart, and in South Africa where it was the third most successful single of the same year. The Loco-Motion by Little Eva was a hit song in 1962, peaking at #1 on both the Pop and R&B charts. It reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and #2 on the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics to the song, known as the “Loco-Motion dance,” encouraged listeners to perform a new dance.
Little Eva herself performed the song on the Shindig! TV series in March 1965, which remains the only known video recording of her performing it. The song has been re-recorded and re-released multiple times, with the original version produced by Gerry Goffin and released on the Dimension label.The meaning behind the song is a celebration of movement, rhythm, and togetherness. It encourages everyone, regardless of age or skill level, to let loose and enjoy the music. The spirit of the Loco-Motion is infectious, spreading happiness and creating a sense of unity on the dance floor.
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Lyrics
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
Everybody’s doin’ a brand new dance, now
(Come on, baby, do the Loco-Motion)
I know you’ll get to like it if you give it a chance now
(Come on, baby, do the Loco-Motion)
My little baby sister can do it with me
It’s easier than learnin’ your ABCs
So come on, come on
Do the Loco-Motion with me
[Chorus]
You gotta swing your hips, now
Come on, baby
Jump up, jump back
Well, I think you’ve got the knack
Whoa, whoa
[Verse 2]
Now that you can do it, let’s make a chain, now
(Come on, baby, do the Loco-Motion)
A chugga-chugga motion like a railroad train, now
(Come on, baby, do the Loco-Motion)
Do it nice and easy, now, don’t lose control
A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
Come on, come on
Do the Loco-Motion with me
[Verse 3]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Move around the floor in a Loco-Motion
(Come on, baby, do the Loco-Motion)
Do it holding hands if you get the notion
(Come on, baby, do the Loco-Motion)
There’s never been a dance that’s so easy to do
It even makes you happy when you’re feelin’ blue
So come on, come on
Do the Loco-Motion with me
[Outro]
(Come on, do the Loco-Motion) You gotta swing your hips, now (Come on, do the Loco-Motion) That’s right
You’re doin’ fine (come on, do the Loco-Motion)
Come on, baby (come on, do the Loco-Motion)
Mm, jump up, jump back (come on, do the Loco-Motion)
You’re lookin’ good