Electric Boogie

"Electric Boogie" (also known as the "Electric Slide") is a dance song performed by Marcia Griffiths. It is strongly associated with the "Electric Slide" line dance. "Electric Boogie" was originally released in 1982; while this version did not catch on internationally, a remixed version featured on her album Carousel would reach number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. It was written[1] and originally recorded in 1976 with Bunny Wailer.[2]

"Electric Boogie"
Single by Marcia Griffiths
from the album Carousel
A-side"Electric Boogie (vocal)"
B-side"Electric Boogie (dub)"
Released1982 (original recording)
1989 (remix)
Recorded1980 (original recording)
GenreFreestyle, reggae
Songwriter(s)Neville Livingston

History

Griffiths' version was actually a hit in 1983 when it was first released, but reached its highest Billboard chart position of 51 in The Hot 100 in 1990, and has since become a celebratory staple. The song is very popular in North America at weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other special occasions.[3]

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See also

References
  1. Marcia Griffiths- "Electric Boogie" single @Discogs.com Retrieved 11-15-2014.
  2. "Marcia Griffiths – Today's 1 Hit Wonder @ 1 [VIDEO]". Wblk.com. 2013-02-18. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  3. Marcia Griffiths - Topic (2016-04-16), Electric Boogie, retrieved 2018-03-23
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