Wall Street Shuffle
10cc
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Do the Wall Street shuffle Hear the money rustle Watch the greenbacks tumble Feel the Sterling crumble You need a yen to make a mark If you wanna make money You need the luck to make a buck If you wanna be Getty, Rothschild You've gotta be cool on Wall Street You've gotta be cool on Wall Street When your index is low Dow Jones ain't got time for the bums They wind up on skid row with holes in their pockets They plead with you, buddy can you spare the dime But you ain't got the time Doin' the Doin' the Oh, Howard Hughes Did your money make you better? Are you waiting for the hour When you can screw me? 'Cos you're big enough To do the Wall Street Shuffle Let your money hustle Bet you'd sell your mother You can buy another Doin' the Doin' the You buy and sell You wheel and deal But you're living on instinct You get a tip You follow it And you make a big killing On Wall Street
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Written by: ERIC STEWART, GRAHAM GOULDMAN
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12 facts about this song
Song Identification"Wall Street Shuffle" is a song by the English band 10cc.
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Release InformationThe song was released in 1974 as the second single from their second album, "Sheet Music."
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Song Rankings"Wall Street Shuffle" reached no. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and no. 13 on the Dutch Top 40.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are a satirical commentary on the greed and manipulation of the financial industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wall Street Shuffle" features the band members playing in a cityscape set with giant-sized Monopoly-style houses and hotels.
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Band Contribution"Wall Street Shuffle” was written by band members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, significant contributors to the band's body of work.
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Live PerformancesThe song 10cc performed "Wall Street Shuffle" on Dutch TV's TopPop, which was their first appearance on the show.
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Song StyleIts style, which blends elements of rock, pop, and jazz, is characteristic of 10cc's eclectic musical approach.
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Contemporary RelevanceDespite being written in the 1970s, the song's criticism of financial greed and corruption remains relevant today, as these issues continue to be prevalent in society.
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Band RecognitionDespite 10cc's success in the UK, "Wall Street Shuffle" did not make a significant impact in the US, peaking at no. 103 on the Billboard Hot 100 – an indicator of the band's lesser-known status in the States.
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Cover VersionsOla Onabulé, a jazz artist, covered "Wall Street Shuffle" on his 2007 album, "Devil at Your Door."
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LegacyOver the years, "Wall Street Shuffle" has maintained its popularity and has been featured in numerous compilations and live performance albums of the band.
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