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The word originated in the jazz culture of the 1920s, in which it referred to the “groove” of a piece of music (its rhythm and “feel”), plus the response felt by its listeners. [1] It can also reference the physical groove of a record in which the pick-up needle runs.
5. Muffin walloper. Used to describe: An older, unmarried woman who gossips a lot. This colorful slang was commonly used in the Victorian era to describe unmarried old ladies who would gossip ...
Pages in category "1970s slang" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Aproko; B. Boogie; G. Groovy; S.
"Keep On Chooglin'" is a song written by John Fogerty that was first released as the final song on Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1969 album Bayou Country. The song was often used to close Creedence Clearwater Revival concerts and was later covered by several other artists including Fogerty as a solo artist.
"Howzat" is a song by Australian band Sherbet, released in May 1976. [1] The song reached number 1 in Australia on the Kent Music Report [2] and it also reached number 1 in New Zealand on the Recorded Music NZ. It was released from Sherbet's album of the same name, Howzat. The song was written by band members Garth Porter and Tony Mitchell.
Getty Images Detroit slang is an ever-evolving dictionary of words and phrases with roots in regional Michigan, the Motown music scene, African-American communities and drug culture, among others.
"Double Dutch Bus" was released in late 1980 and gained momentum on the charts in mid-1981. [4] The song's rhythm and lyrics are based on the Double Dutch jump rope game. Such games were played by urban school children, and in 1973 they were formalized into a team sport in New York City. [3]
The song remains popular and is played at many sporting events in the US and Europe, with crowds joining in on the dance by spelling out the four letters of the song's title via arm movements. "Y.M.C.A." is No. 7 on VH1 's list of "The 100 Greatest Dance Songs of the 20th Century". [ 9 ]