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The song concerns the skipping game of the same name, with McLaren's narration mentioning several New York double Dutch troupes by name, notably the Ebonettes, whose name is also used as a chant in the chorus. The music video for the song features McLaren and troupes from the American Double Dutch League performing in a school gymnasium.
"Double Dutch Bus" Official video on YouTube " Double Dutch Bus " [ 2 ] is a funk song by Frankie Smith , made famous for its extensive use of the "izz" infix form of slang. It was released in February 1981, although some sources indicate 1980 as the original release date. [ 2 ]
Smith went to college in Tennessee for elementary education with a minor in music. He became a writer for funk and soul artists such as the O'Jays and The Spinners.In 1972 he would record for Paramount, releasing a single called "Double Dutch" under the name Franklin Franklin, but it failed to become a hit. [3]
Dope Smugglaz were a musical group of the 1990s. Made up of Keith Binner, Chico Ijomanta and Tim Sheridan they performed electronic music. [1] They scored two UK chart successes, "The Word" which reached number 62 in 1998 and "Double Double Dutch" which sampled Malcolm McLaren's "Double Dutch" and reached 15 in August 1999.
Double Dutch may refer to: Double Dutch (jump rope), a skipping game; Double Dutch (writing style), used by John O'Mill; Double Dutch, by Sharon Draper, 2002; Double Dutch (DJ Sharpnel album), by DJ Sharpnel, 1998; Double Dutch (The Eames Era album), by the Eames Era, 2005 "Double Dutch" (song), by Malcolm McLaren, 1983
The theme song of the movie was "Double Dutch Bus", sung by Raven-Symoné. The music video for the song appeared on Disney Channel and was included in her self-titled album. The music video included scenes from the movie. Disney Channel TV spots were aired promoting the film in the United States.
The band released the albums Let's Do It Again, People Music, and Feel My Soul before signing to Event Records in 1974. [3] In the mid-1970s, the band incorporated jazz elements and moved more towards a disco sound resulting in the singles, "Keep On Steppin'", "Yum, Yum (Give Me Some)", and "(Are You Ready) Do the Bus Stop". The singles proved ...
The song is Missy's response to different rumors about her (e.g., her sexual orientation, her weight), and essentially tells those who spread these rumors to mind their own business. The refrain of "Gossip Folks" samples the 1981 song "Double Dutch Bus" by Frankie Smith.