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Hollywood Swinging#Jamiroquai versions

{{Short description|1974 funk song by Kool & the Gang}}

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{{Infobox song

| name = Hollywood Swinging

| image = Hollywood swinging by kool and the gang US single side-A (variation 1).png

| alt =

| caption = One of side-A labels of US single

| type = single

| artist = Kool & the Gang

| album = Wild and Peaceful

| B-side = Dujii

| released = April 6, 1974{{cite news | title=Hollywood Swinging/Dujii| url =https://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/kool_and_the_gang/hollywood-swinging-_-dujii/| publisher = Rate Your Music | access-date = November 4, 2016}}{{deprecated source|certain=y|date=November 2024}}

| recorded = 1973

| studio =

| venue =

| genre =

  • Funk{{cite web |url=https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_rb-funk.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100925122615/https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_rb-funk.html |title=100 Greatest Funk Songs |website=Digital Dream Door |date=August 7, 2008 |archive-date=September 25, 2010 |access-date=October 7, 2021 |url-status=live}}{{cite book|first=Dave|last=Marsh|title=The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5t5DYDniSHEC|date=1989|publisher=Plume|isbn=0-452-26305-0|page=415}}

| length = 4:35

| label = De-Lite Records

| writer = Bell, Bell, Brown, Mickens, Smith, Thomas, Westfield

| producer = {{hlist|Kool and the Gang|Gene Redd}}

| chronology = Kool and the Gang

| prev_title = Jungle Boogie

| prev_year = 1973

| next_title = Higher Plane

| next_year = 1974

}}

"Hollywood Swinging" is a 1974 song by R&B/funk band Kool & the Gang from their album Wild and Peaceful. It was written by Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell, George M. Brown, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Claydes Charles Smith, Dennis R. Thomas and Rick A. Westfield.

"Hollywood Swinging" was the group's first number one R&B single, reaching that position in June 1974. The single was a successful crossover hit, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart as well.{{cite book |title= Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1992–2004|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=332}}

In 2015 Nile Rodgers stated that Chic's 1979 song "Good Times" was partly inspired by "Hollywood Swinging". Rodgers is the cousin of Robert Mickens.Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/UkjJx6rYrOo Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20150825215433/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkjJx6rYrOo Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkjJx6rYrOo| title = Nile Rodgers Discusses Legendary Bassline of "Good Times," Sampling & FOLD! Festival | website=YouTube| date = June 22, 2015 }}{{cbignore}}

Track listing

De-Lite Records – DE-561:{{cite news | title=Hollywood Swinging/Dujii| url =https://www.discogs.com/fr/Kool-The-Gang-Hollywood-Swinging-Dujii/release/5314719| publisher = Discogs | access-date = November 4, 2016}}

{{Track listing

|title1 = Hollywood Swinging

|note1 = From the album Wild and Peaceful

|writer1 = Kool and the Gang & Rick Westfield

|length1 = 4:35

|title2 = Dujii

|note2 = From the compilation album Kool Jazz

|writer2 = Rick Westfield

|length2 = 6:02

}}

Critical reception

Record World said "These guys have to be funk personified. Make way for their next million seller."{{cite magazine|magazine=Record World|date=April 13, 1974|accessdate=2023-03-16|title=Hits of the Week|page=1|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/74/RW-1974-04-13.pdf}}

Daryl Easlea of the BBC wrote "Hollywood Swinging packs appropriate punch".{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/v9jw/|title=Kool & The Gang Wild And Peaceful Review|author=Easlea, Daryl|date=2009|publisher=BBC|website=bbc.co.uk}}

Andrew Hamilton of Allmusic called Hollywood Swinging "a slightly faster than mid-tempo song with whistles, festive ambiance and lead vocals by keyboardist Ricky West."{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r42565|tab=review |label="Kool & the Gang: Wild and Peaceful > Review |first=Andrew |last=Hamilton |access-date=28 October 2011}}

Charts

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Chart (1974)

! Peak
position

{{singlechart|Billboardhot100|6|artist=Kool The Gang}}
scope="row"|US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/kool-the-gang/chart-history/bsi/|title=Kool & the Gang Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)|magazine=Billboard}}

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Certifications

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Notable appearances in other media

"Hollywood Swinging" appears in the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as well as the game's soundtrack during the dance sequences in the mission "Life's a Beach".{{cite web|last = Scheper|first = Judith|title = 10 Best songs from GTA San Andreas| publisher = We Speak Music| url = https://wespeakmusic.tv/10-best-songs-from-gta-san-andreas/| access-date = April 19, 2020}} It also appears in the Academy Award-winning documentary O.J.: Made in America in a montage detailing Simpson's rise to fame in the late 1970s.{{cite web |title=O.J.: Made in America (TV Mini-Series 2016– ) – IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5275892/soundtrack?ref_=tt_ql_sm |website=IMDb}} The song is included in commercials for New Balance’s “We Got Now” advertising campaign. {{cite web |title= Coco Gauff's New Balance Apparel Inspired Cameron Brink |url= https://www.si.com/fannation/sneakers/off-court/coco-gauff-new-balance-apparel-inspired-cameron-brink |website=Sports Illustrated}} It was one of the official theme songs of WWE WrestleMania 39, hosted at SoFi Stadium.

Covers and samples

The song has been sampled in several rap songs, including:

Brian Culbertson featuring Musiq Soulchild and Gerald Albright covered "Hollywood Swinging" on Culbertson's 2008 album Bringing Back the Funk.{{cite web|url=https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/10461/versions|title=Kool and the Gang: Hollywood Swinging|website=secondhandsongs.com}} In 1982 the Big Boys released the Fun, Fun, Fun... EP containing a cover of "Hollywood Swinging".

The group Brockhampton covered "Hollywood Swinging" in 2022 for the soundtrack of the animated film Minions: The Rise of Gru, which consisted primarily of contemporary artists covering 1970s music.{{Cite web |date=June 17, 2022 |title=Brockhampton Covers Kool & The Gang's "Hollywood Swinging" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/brockhampton-covers-kool-and-the-gangs-hollywood-swinging-new-song.1994805.html |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}

Jamiroquai versions

{{Infobox song

| name = Hollywood Swinging

| cover =

| alt =

| caption =

| type = single

| artist = Kool & the Gang featuring Jamiroquai

| album = In Store Jam and The Hits: Reloaded

| B-side = {{hlist|"Cherish"|"Get Down on It"|"Ladies Night"}}

| released = November 6, 1997 {{small|(Jamiroquai)}}
December 8, 2005 {{small|(Kool & the Gang featuring Jamiroquai)}}

| recorded = {{hlist|1997 {{small|(Jamiroquai)}}|2004 {{small|(Kool & the Gang featuring Jamiroquai)}}}}

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = {{hlist|Funk|disco|pop|alternative rock}}

| length = {{hlist|4:47|4:28}}

| label = Edel Records

| writer = Bell, Bell, Brown, Mickens, Smith, Thomas, Westfield

| producer = Jason Kay

| chronology = Jamiroquai

| prev_title = (Don't) Give Hate a Chance

| prev_year = 2005

| year = 2005

| next_title = Runaway

| next_year = 2006

}}

A version of "Hollywood Swinging" was originally recorded by British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai in 1997. The group released the recording, alongside three other tracks, on an exclusive Japanese MiniDisc entitled "Hollywood Swinging", which was available from November 6, 1997. This version also appeared on the group's compilation album, In Store Jam, which was only available for purchase in the US. In 2004, Kool & the Gang re-recorded "Hollywood Swinging" as a collaboration with the group, releasing it on December 8, 2005. The song was released as a single from their album of re-recorded songs, The Hits: Reloaded, and was released on several different formats. Despite strong radio airplay, the song failed to chart anywhere.

=Track listing=

==1997==

Japanese mini single

  1. "Virtual Insanity" (Radio Edit) – 3:54
  2. "When You Gonna Learn" (Didgeridoo) – 3:48
  3. "Too Young to Die" (Radio Edit) – 3:19
  4. "Hollywood Swinging" – 4:47

==2005==

Spanish CD single

  1. "Hollywood Swinging" (feat. Jamiroquai) – 4:28

European CD single

  1. "Hollywood Swinging" (feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Old School Vocal) – 7:30
  2. "Hollywood Swinging" (feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Hollywood Rock Dub) – 9:10

UK CD single

  1. "Hollywood Swinging" (feat. Jamiroquai) – 4:28
  2. "Cherish" (feat. Ashanti)
  3. "Get Down on It" (feat. Blue & Lil' Kim)
  4. "Ladies Night" (feat. Sean Paul & Spanner Banner)

UK 12" vinyl

  1. "Hollywood Swinging" (feat. Jamiroquai) – 4:28
  2. "Hollywood Swinging" (feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Old School Vocal) – 7:30
  3. "Hollywood Swinging" (feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Hollywood Rock Dub) – 9:10

References

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Category:1974 singles

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Category:Songs written by Robert "Kool" Bell