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词条 Hollywood Swinging
释义

  1. Track listing

  2. Sampling

  3. Charts

  4. Appearances in other media

  5. Jamiroquai version

     Track listing  1997  2005 

  6. References

  7. External links

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| type = single
| artist = Kool & the Gang
| album = Wild and Peaceful
| B-side = Dujii
| released = April 6, 1974[1]
| format = 7-inch single
| recorded = 1973
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = {{hlist|Funk|jazz-funk}}
| length = 4:35
| label = De-Lite Records
| composer =
| lyricist =
| producer = {{hlist|Kool and the Gang|Gene Redd}}
| chronology = Kool and the Gang
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| next_title = Higher Plane
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"Hollywood Swinging" is a 1974 song by R&B/funk band Kool & the Gang from their album Wild and Peaceful and was written by Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell, George M. Brown, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Claydes Charles Smith, Dennis R. Thomas & Rick A. Westfield. "Hollywood Swinging" was the group's first number one R&B single, reaching that position in June 1974. The single was a successful crossover hit, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart,as well.[2]

Track listing

De-Lite Records – DE-561:[3]{{Track listing
|title1 = Hollywood Swinging
|note1 = From the album Wild and Peaceful
|writer1 = Kool and the Gang & Rick Westfield
|length1 = 4:35
|title2 = Dujii
|note2 = From the compilation album Kool Jazz
|writer2 = Rick Westfield
|length2 = 6:02
}}

Sampling

The song has been sampled in several rap songs, including:

  • "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ Kool
  • "Another Slob Bites the Dust" by Bloods & Crips
  • "Compton Swangin'" by B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta
  • "Feel So Good" by Mase
  • "Money in the Ghetto" by Too $hort
  • "Inglewood Swangin'" by Mack 10
  • "Got 2 Go" by Redhead Kingpin featuring Kwame
  • "Bag of Glue" by The Rubberbandits

Charts

{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|6|artist=Kool The Gang}}{{singlechart|Billboardrandbhiphop|1|artist=Kool The Gang}}
Chart (1974) Peak
position

Appearances in other media

"Hollywood Swinging" appears on the San Andreas video game soundtrack, on the Bounce FM radio station. The song appears in the films "Be Cool" (2005) and "Roll Bounce" (2005). The song also appeared on the television shows Martin, A Different World, Lizzie McGuire and Criminal Minds. Also appeared on the Bringing Back the Funk, Brian Culbertson's 2008 album. Played at Quicken Loans Arena during halftime at Cleveland Cavaliers home games. It also was covered in Sinbad's comedy special, Where U Been?

It is heard in a 2016 TV commercial for ESPN's SportsCenter.

In the Teen Titans Go! episode "Brian", a rendition of the song is heard playing in the background that Cyborg, Beast Boy, Birdarang, Dave, Super Robin, and Pain Bot dance to as part of Birdarang's surprise party.

Jamiroquai version

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| name = Hollywood Swinging
| cover = Hollywood swinging.jpeg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Kool & the Gang featuring Jamiroquai
| album = In Store Jam and The Hits: Reloaded
| B-side = {{hlist|"Cherish"|"Get Down On It"|"Ladies Night"}}
| released = {{hlist|November 6, 1997 {{small|(Jamiroquai)}}|December 8, 2005 {{small|(Kool & The Gang featuring Jamiroquai)}}}}
| format = {{hlist|CD|digital download}}
| recorded = {{hlist|1997 {{small|(Jamiroquai)}}|2004 {{small|(Kool & The Gang featuring Jamiroquai)}}}}
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = {{hlist|Funk|disco|pop|alternative rock}}
| length = {{hlist|4:47|4:28}}
| label = Edel Records
| composer =
| lyricist =
| producer = Jason Kay
| chronology = Jamiroquai
| prev_title = (Don't) Give Hate a Chance
| prev_year = 2005
| next_title = Runaway
| next_year = 2006
}}

A version of "Hollywood Swinging" was recorded by British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai in 1997. The group released the recording, alongside three other tracks, on an exclusive Japanese MiniDisc entitled "Hollywood Swinging", which was available from November 6, 1997. This version also appeared on the group's compilation album, In Store Jam, which was only available for purchase in the US. In 2004, Kool & The Gang re-recorded "Hollywood Swinging" as a collaboration with the group, releasing it on December 8, 2005, having recorded it in 2004. The song was released as the first single from their compilation album, 'The Hits: Reloaded'. The single was released on several different formats. Despite strong radio airplay, the song failed to chart anywhere.

Track listing

1997

Japanese Mini Single
  1. "Virtual Insanity" (Radio Edit) – 3:54
  2. "When You Gonna Learn" (Didgeridoo) – 3:48
  3. "Too Young to Die" (Radio Edit) – 3:19
  4. "Hollywood Swinging" – 4:47

2005

Spanish CD Single
  1. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) – 4:28
European CD Single
  1. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Old School Vocal) – 7:30
  2. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Hollywood Rock Dub) – 9:10
UK CD Single
  1. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) – 4:28
  2. "Cherish" (Feat. Ashanti)
  3. "Get Down On It" (Feat. Blue & Lil' Kim)
  4. "Ladies Night" (Feat. Sean Paul & Spanner Banner)
UK 12" Vinyl
  1. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) – 4:28
  2. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Old School Vocal) – 7:30
  3. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Hollywood Rock Dub) – 9:10

References

1. ^{{cite news | title=Hollywood Swinging/Dujii| url =https://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/kool_and_the_gang/hollywood-swinging-_-dujii/| publisher = Rate Your Music | accessdate = November 4, 2016}}
2. ^{{cite book |title= Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1992-2004|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |authorlink=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=332}}
3. ^{{cite news | title=Hollywood Swinging/Dujii| url =https://www.discogs.com/fr/Kool-The-Gang-Hollywood-Swinging-Dujii/release/5314719| publisher = Discogs | accessdate = November 4, 2016}}

External links

  • {{MetroLyrics song|kool-the-gang|hollywood-swinging}}
{{Kool & the Gang}}{{Jamiroquai}}

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