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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" 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]
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]
[citation needed] Two of the singles from the album, "Buffalo Gals" and "Double Dutch", became major chart hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Duck Rock was dedicated to Harry McClintock, better known as Haywire Mac. The album artwork was designed by Dondi White and Nick Egan, with the illustration by Keith Haring.
"Whip-Smart" is a song by American singer-songwriter Liz Phair from her second album Whip-Smart, released in 1994. The song interpolates the chorus from Malcolm McLaren's 1983 hit "Double Dutch." [1] The song peaked at No. 24 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. [2]
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
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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.