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Electric Boogaloo (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Electric Boogaloo'" is a dance-pop song by American music duo Ollie & Jerry. Released in late 1984 as the lead single from the soundtrack to the film 'Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo', the song reached number 45 on the R&B chart.
Background
Detroit natives and prolific session musicians Ollie E. Brown and Jerry Knight first collaborated as the duo Ollie & Jerry on the soundtrack to the 1984 breakdancing-themed film 'Breakin'. The first track of that album, "Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us", was released as a single and reached number 9 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in the summer of 1984.
Following the success of this record, Ollie & Jerry were asked to contribute music for the 'Breakin
Although the "Electric Boogaloo" single was less successful than its predecessor (not charting on 'Billboard'
Personnel
*Ollie Brown - drums
*Jerry Knight - bass guitar
Charts
References
Category:1984 songs
Category:1984 singles
Category:Ollie & Jerry songs
Category:Polydor Records singles
Category:Songs written by Ollie E. Brown
Category:Songs written by Jerry Knight
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