Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)

{{Infobox song

| name = Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)

| cover =

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = The Coasters

| album = Coast Along with the Coasters

| A-side = "Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)

| B-side = Keep on Rolling

| released = 14 Apr 1961

| format =

| recorded = 1961

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = Rock

| length = {{Duration|m=2|s=51}}

| label = Atco 6192

| writer = Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

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| prev_title = Wait a Minute

| prev_year = 1/1961

| next_title = Girls Girls Girls

| next_year = 7/1961

}}

"Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)" is a 1961 rock song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and was recorded by the Coasters for their 1962 album, Coast Along with the Coasters.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/coast-along-with-the-coasters-r4192 The Coasters, Coast Along with the Coasters] Retrieved February 24, 2012. The song reached #16 on the R&B chart and #23 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-coasters-p3927/charts-awards/billboard-singles The Coasters charting singles] Retrieved February 24, 2012 The subject of the song is depicted as a burlesque dancer or exotic dancer, "wearing nothing but a button and a bow."

Cover versions

  • Elvis Presley in the film and on the 1964 soundtrack album Roustabout[http://www.allmusic.com/album/roustabout-r1722624 Elvis Presley, Roustabout] Retrieved February 25, 2012 and the 1968 NBC Comeback Special
  • The Downliners Sect on their 1964 album, The Sect[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-sect-bonus-tracks-r780652 The Downliners Sect, The Sect] Retrieved February 25, 2012
  • Cher
  • Nathan Cavaleri, with Chris Bailey on his 1992 single release
  • Mickey Gilley, 1966
  • Ray Stevens, 1969
  • Kaleidoscope on their 1976 album When Scopes Collide{{cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/when-scopes-collide-mw0000529297 | title=Kaleidoscope - when Scopes Collide Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic | website=AllMusic }}
  • Featured in Smokey Joe's Cafe (revue), a jukebox musical featuring the works of Leiber & Stoller

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