Double Dutch Bus
1981 single by Frankie Smith / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"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] The single capitalized on the concepts of the double-decker bus and the jump rope game called Double Dutch, popular with American children since the early 1970s. The song became a foundation of hip hop music and dance.[3]
Quick Facts Single by Frankie Smith, from the album Children of Tomorrow ...
"Double Dutch Bus" | |
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Single by Frankie Smith | |
from the album Children of Tomorrow | |
B-side | "Double Dutch"[1] |
Released | February 22, 1981 |
Recorded | 1980 |
Studio | Alpha International, Philadelphia |
Genre | Funk, old-school hip hop |
Length | 3:29 |
Label | WMOT |
Songwriter(s) | Bill Bloom, Frankie Smith |
Producer(s) | Bill Bloom, Frankie Smith |
Music video | |
"Double Dutch Bus" Official video on YouTube | |
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Co-written by Bill Bloom of WMOT Records, "Double Dutch Bus" hit number 1 for four weeks on the Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles chart.[1]