Clap for the Wolfman
The Guess Who
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Clap for the Wolfman He gonna rate your record high Clap for the Wolfman You gonna dig him 'til the day you die Clap for the Wolfman He gonna rate your record high (hmm, yes gracious) Clap for the Wolfman You gonna dig him 'til the day you die Do Ron Ron and the Duke of Earl They were friend's of mine The highway's on my moonlight drive Snuggled in, said baby, just one kiss She said no, no, no Romance ain't keepin' me alive I said hey babe, do you want to coo, coo, coo She said uh, uh, uh So I was left out in the cold I said you're what I've been dreamin' of She said I don't want to know Oh you know, she was diggin' the cat on the radio Clap for the Wolfman He gonna rate your record high Yes baby, I your doctor in love Clap for the Wolfman You gonna dig him til the day you die Everybody talkin' about the Wolfman's confidence of love Seventy five, eighty miles an hour She hollers slow, slow, slow Baby I can stop right on a dime I said hey baby, give me just one kiss She said no, no, no But how was I to bide my time I said hey baby, do you want to coo, coo, coo She said uh, uh, uh Said I'm about to overload I said you're what I've been livin' for She said I don't want to know Oh, you thought she was digging you but she was digging me Clap for the Wolfman He gonna rate your record high As long as you got the curves baby, I got the angles Clap for the Wolfman You gonna dig him 'til the day you die It's all according to how your boogaloo situation stands, you understand Clap for the Wolfman He gonna rate your record high You ain't gonna get 'em, 'cause I got 'em Clap for the Wolfman You gonna dig him 'til the day you die You might want to try, but I'm gonna keep 'em Clap for the Wolfman Clap for the Wolfman Clap for the Wolfman Clap for the Wolfman Clap for the Wolfman (and I got them all) Clap for the Wolfman Clap for the Wolfman Clap for the Wolfman Clap for the Wolfman
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Written by: Burton Cummings, Kurt Winter, William R Wallace
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Clap for the Wolfman" is a song by the Canadian rock band, "The Guess Who". This band initially sparked to life in 1965 and remained active for several decades.
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AlbumThe song was a part of the album "Road Food" which was initially released in April 1974.
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Chart Performance"Clap for the Wolfman" was a commercial success. It managed to reach No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing its popularity and mass appeal.
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Special Collaboration & ReferenceThe track features spoken word segments by Wolfman Jack, who was a famed American disc jockey. Hence, the name "Clap for the Wolfman" is essentially a tribute to him.
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Unique Sound EffectsThe track is well recognized for its memorable use of the "wolf howl" sound effect, which adds an interesting dimension to the song and is consistent with the theme of the song's title.
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Genre & StyleThe song stays true to The Guess Who's signature style and is primarily rock, but also has strong elements of pop, creating an exciting auditory experience.
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Song Duration"Clap for the Wolfman" is 3 minutes and 20 seconds long, fitting the conventional length for popular songs in its day.
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Music VideoAlthough the song was released in the 1970s, a high quality music video was not produced, as was typical for songs during that era.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Burton Cummings, Kurt Winter, Bill Wallace, and Garry Peterson.
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Lyrical ThemeWhile the song's lyrics do not follow a specific narrative, they exhibit admiration and respect for the DJ Wolfman Jack, referring to his influence and popularity.
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Influence on Popular Culture"Clap for the Wolfman" remains a notable hit in pop culture history, as its catchy tune and the fame of Wolfman Jack earned it a warm place in the hearts of classic rock fans.
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