School Boy Crush
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"School Boy Crush" is a song from Average White Band's 1975 album, Cut The Cake
. The song is not to be confused with "Schoolboy Crush", which was recorded by American pop singer Bobby Helms
, and also UK rocker Cliff Richard
as the b-side to his hit "Move It
".
It has been heavily sampled in the Hip-Hop, Rap and R&B community in such songs as:
Cut the Cake (album)
Cut the Cake is the third album released by Average White Band, released in 1975. This album included the hit single "Cut the Cake", which reached #10 on the Billboard pop singles chart....
. The song is not to be confused with "Schoolboy Crush", which was recorded by American pop singer Bobby Helms
Bobby Helms
Robert Lee Helms , better known as Bobby Helms, was an American country music singer who enjoyed his peak success in 1957 with his hit, "Jingle Bell Rock". He was mostly known for the Christmas song...
, and also UK rocker Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
as the b-side to his hit "Move It
Move It
"Move It" is a song recorded by Cliff Richard and the Drifters . Originally intended as the B-side to "Schoolboy Crush", it was released as Richard's debut single on 29 August 1958 and became his first hit record. It is credited with being one of the first authentic rock and roll songs produced...
".
It has been heavily sampled in the Hip-Hop, Rap and R&B community in such songs as:
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- "Watch Me Do My Thing" by ImmatureIMXIMX was an American music television program which aired daily on MMUSA in the early 2000s. Described as a "fully converged music industry simulation game" and "part TV show, part Internet game," the program allowed viewers to register at the network's website and buy "stock" in popular artists,...
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" By Eric B. & RakimEric B. & RakimEric B. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo composed of DJ Eric Barrier and MC Rakim .Hailing from Long Island, New York, the pair are generally considered by hip hop enthusiasts to be one of the most influential and innovative groups in the genre... - "New Agenda" By Janet JacksonJanet.Janet is the fifth studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on May 18, 1993 by Virgin Records. Prior to its release, Jackson was at the center of a high-profile bidding war over her recording contract. Her original label A&M sought to renew her contract, while others, such...
- "Halftime" By NasNasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...