One of the early examples of what would later become known as ‘Funky Music’, this song had my feet tapping in 1966. Although covered since, this original by The Capitols is the one I bought, and it had the bonus of the Motown House Band playing the backing instruments. I think it still sounds great today!
Cool Jerk!
Cool Jerk!
Cool Jerk!
Cool Jerk!
We know a cat who can really do the Cool Jerk!
We know a cat who can really do the Cool Jerk!
Well, this cat they talkin’ about, I wonder who could it be?
‘Cause I know I’m the happiest cat
The happiest cat you ever did see!
When they see me walking down the street, (hey, hey, hey)
When the fellas want to speak, (hey, hey, hey)
On their faces they wear a silly smirk
‘Cause they know I’m the king of a Cool Jerk! (Woah)
Ha! Ha! Ha!
Look at them guys lookin’ at me like I’m a fool (Cool Jerk)
But, aww, deep down inside they know I’m cool (Cool Jerk)
I said, now, I said now, the moment of truth has finally come (uh-huh)
When I have to show you some, some of that Cool Jerk! (uh-huh)
Now, give me a little bit of drums, by himself, there!
Now, give me a little bit of bass, with those 88
Aw, You’re cooking baby!
Um, You’re Smoking!
Um, Um, Um!
Now everybody, I wanna hear you all
Aww, can you do it?
Can you do it? Can you do it? Can you do it?
Can you do it? Can you do it? Can you do it?
Can you do it?
(Cool Jerk!) Come on people! (Cool Jerk)
Hey! Hey!
When they see me walking down the street, (hey, hey, hey)
They think twice, and then they speak, (hey, hey, hey)
On their faces, they know why to smirk
‘Cause they know I’m a King of a Cool Jerk! (woah)
(Cool Jerk! Cool Jerk!) Come on people! (Cool Jerk!)
Can you do it now? (Cool Jerk!)
Come on people!
Can you do it? Can you do it? Can you do it?
Can you do it? Can you do it? Can you do it?
Can you do it? Can you do it?
(Cool Jerk!) Come on people
(Cool Jerk!) Can you do it now
(Cool Jerk!) Come on people
(Cool Jerk!) Now you’re doing it
(Cool Jerk!)
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Donald Storball
Cool Jerk lyrics © Trio Music Company, Alley Music Corp.
beetleypete 
And I can still do the Cool Jerk!
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I could never do the dance, but loved the song. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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If I did it today, I might throw out my back. 😅
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Funny!
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Reblogged this on https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanx this is now an ‘ear worm’ LOL chuq
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It is defiitely addictive! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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A song you can’t forget I’m still singing it x
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I never forgot it, Carol. Hence the inclusion in this series. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I danced to this in my high school talent show )
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I would like to see that, Beth. Was it filmed by anyone?
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not a good performance, but fun. and lucky no video )
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Whenever they see Captain Kirk
The crew members know not to smirk
‘Cause he’s too cool to be a jerk
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You could re-release this with new lyrics for trekkies! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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This one doesn’t mean much to me Pete but it is quite catchy. Hugs
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Catchy is the word, David. 🙂
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Great tune!
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It certainly is, Annette.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Groovy, Pete.
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It worked for me when I was 14, Cindy. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Hmm… don’t know this one.
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‘The Jerk’ was a popular dance in America at the time, and The Capitols tried to make it ‘cool’. 🙂 You were still very young back then, Stevie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lol!
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funkadelic Pete!
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This song has never got old for me, John! 🙂
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Whatever happened to all these groups. I feel as if they were there and suddenly they were gone or was I just not paying attention?
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Some of them spilt up, with the lead singers trying for solo careers. Most failed at that. Others just lost their record company contracts once they expired.
Best wishes, Pete.
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But, I still remember them fondly, Warmest regard
s, Ed
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Me too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, I remember this one!
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Once heard, never forgotten. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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For sure!
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