Bustin' Loose

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"Bustin' Loose" is a 1979 funk and go-go classic by Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers that became a defining hit of the Washington, D.C. go-go scene.

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Bustin' Loose canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
artist Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers NERFINISHED
associatedWithCity Washington, D.C. NERFINISHED
associatedWithRegion Mid-Atlantic United States NERFINISHED
associatedWithScene Washington, D.C. go-go scene
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
decadeOfRelease 1970s
genre funk
go-go
hasCulturalImpact became an anthem for Washington, D.C.
helped popularize go-go music beyond Washington, D.C.
hasLegacy recognized as a classic of the go-go genre
remains a staple in Washington, D.C. sports and cultural events
hasMusicalStyle call-and-response vocals
funk groove
horn-driven arrangement
prominent percussion
hasRhythmicFeature danceable groove
syncopated beat
influencedGenre go-go
isPartOf Washington, D.C. music culture
language English
name Bustin' Loose NERFINISHED
notableAs go-go classic
signature song of Chuck Brown
performedLiveFrequentlyBy Chuck Brown NERFINISHED
performer Chuck Brown NERFINISHED
The Soul Searchers NERFINISHED
placeOfOrigin Washington, D.C. NERFINISHED
recordedBy Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers NERFINISHED
releaseYear 1979
significance defining hit of the Washington, D.C. go-go scene
typicalInstrumentation bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
horn section
keyboards
percussion

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Hot in Herre sampledWork Bustin' Loose
Chuck Brown notableWork Bustin' Loose