Wiggle Wobble

"Wiggle Wobble" is an instrumental written by Les Cooper and performed by Cooper & the Soul Rockers. The single was produced by Bobby and Danny Robinson.[1] It was featured on their 1963 album Wiggle Wobble Dance Party.[2]

"Wiggle Wobble"
Single by Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers
from the album Wiggle Wobble Dance Party
A-side"Dig Yourself"
ReleasedAugust 1962 (1962-08)
GenreSoul
Length2:04
LabelEverlast
Songwriter(s)Les Cooper
Producer(s)Bobby Robinson, Danny Robinson
Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers singles chronology
"Wiggle Wobble"
(1962)		 "I Can Do the Soul Jerk"
(1965)

Background

The sax player featured on the song was Joe Grier, originally with The Charts.

Chart performance

It reached #12 on the U.S. R&B chart and #22 on the U.S. pop chart in 1962.[3]

Other versions
  • Don Covay released a version of the song as a single in 1963, but it did not chart.[4]
  • Dee Dee Sharp released a version of the song on her 1963 album All the Hits (Volume II).[5]
  • The Surfaris released a version of the song on their 1963 album Wipe Out.[6]
  • King Curtis released a version of the song on his 1964 album Soul Serenade.[7]
  • Sandy Nelson released a version of the song on his 1995 compilation album Rock 'N' Roll Drum Beat.[8]

References
  1. "Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers, "Wiggle Wobble" Single Release". Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  2. "Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers, Wiggle Wobble Dance Party". Discogs. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  3. "Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers, "Wiggle Wobble" Chart Positions". Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  4. "Don Covay, "Wiggle Wobble" Single Release". Discogs. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  5. "Dee Dee Sharp, All the Hits (Volume II)". Discogs. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  6. "The Surfaris, Wipe Out". Discogs. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  7. "King Curtis, Soul Serenade". Discogs. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  8. "Sandy Nelson, Rock 'N' Roll Drum Beat". Discogs. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
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