Latest Update- August 30. 2023
This is Part I of a three part pancocojams series that showcases the 1982 Funk song "Let It Whip" by The Dazz Band.
Part I provides information about The Dazz Band and showcases a YouTube video of The Dazz Band performing their hit song "Let It Whip". Lyrics for this song are also included in this post.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/02/youtube-video-of-soul-train-line.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II provides information about the television show Soul Train and showcases a YouTube video of the Soul Train line dancing to "Let It Whip". Selected comments from that video's discussion thread are also included in this post.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/02/comments-about-similarities-in.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. Part III showcases The Dazz Band's "Let It Whip" and Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and includes comments about how the beginning of each record sounds the same.
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The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyright remains with their owners.
Thanks to The Dazz Band for their musical legacy. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher for sharing this video on YouTube.
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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTE [added Feb. 6, 2020]
The Dazz Band's song "Let It Whip" came to my mind as a result of United States' House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripping up her copy of Donald Trump's State Of The Union address. https://www.vox.com/2020/2/5/21124293/nancy-pelosi-gif-trump-speech-papers-state-of-the-union. Yes, I know- the word "whip" doesn't have the same pronunciation and meaning as the word "rip". But the two words sound almost the same and are spelled almost the same.
That said, sharing information about and examples of The Dazz Band's now iconic 1982 Funk song "Let It Whip", the television series Soul Train & the Soul Train line, and Michael Jackson's 1982 Beat It song, is one way of honoring Black history in the month of February that United States annually designates as "Black history month". (As for me, I celebrate Black history and Black culture all year long.)
Too often people think that the only way of celebrating Black history is to talk about slavery or the civil rights movement in the United States. Our history is waaay more than that, and we are making history every day.
Peace and stay woke!
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SHOWCASE VIDEO: The Dazz Band "Let It Whip"
Petr Wab, Jul 28, 2007
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE DAZZ BAND
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazz_Band
"The Dazz Band is an American R&B, funk band whose popularity exploded in the early 1980s. Emerging from Cleveland, Ohio, the group's biggest hit songs include the Grammy Award-winning "Let It Whip" (1982), "Joystick" (1983), and "Let It All Blow" (1984). The name of the band is a portmanteau of the description "danceable jazz".
[...]
The Dazz Band's breakthrough came with the hit "Let It Whip" written and produced by Reggie Andrews off of the Keep It Live (1982) album ."Let It Whip" reached No. 1 on the R&B charts, and achieved a Grammy Award and continues in recurring radio and Sirius XM rotation. Members of the Grammy Award Winning Dazz Band included: Sennie "Skip" Martin, Pierre DeMudd, Bobby Harris, Eric Fearman, Kenny Pettus, Steve Cox, Keith Harrison, Michael Wiley & Isaac Wiley.
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Genres: Funk, soul, R&B
Years active: 1977–present"...
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LYRICS -LET IT WHIP
(Reggie Andrews & Leon "Ndugu" Chancler)
"[Verse 1]
Wanna see you with it
Sho' could treat you right
Give me just a minute
Of your time tonight
We both are here to have good fun
So let it whip
We'll get to groovin'
Love your body language
Baby, let me know
You've got me sort of anxious
We both are here to have good fun
So let it whip
[Chorus]
So let it whip
(Let's whip it, baby)
Child
(Let's whip it right)
Get a grip
(Let's whip it baby)
(Work it all night)
Well, what's your trip?
(Oh no)
Child
C'mon let it whip
Oww-hoo
[Verse 2]
Now that you can see
How you groove with me
What else can I do
To get closer to you
We both are here to have good fun
So let it whip
We have the natural feeling
Obviously revealing
Let me be your paper man
I'd love to be your joker man
We both are here to have good fun
So let it whip
[Chorus]
So let it whip
(Let's whip it, baby)
Child
(Let's whip it right)
Get a grip
(Let's whip it baby)
(Work it all night)
Well, what's your trip?
(Oh no)
Child
C'mon let it whip
Oww-hoo
So let it whip
(Let's whip it, baby)
Child
(Let's whip it right)
Get a grip
(Let's whip it baby)
(Work it all night)
Well, what's your trip?
(Oh no)
Child
C'mon let it whip
Oww-hoo
[Bridge]
(There's no time to lose)
There is no time to lose
(You're the one I choose)
(You're so right)
You're the one I choose
I only wanna be with you
You're the one for me
Can't you see that I
(I won't waste your time)
I won't waste your time
(I sense something divine in you)
Something divine in you
(Yes I do)
Oooh-hoo
[Chorus]
So let it whip
(Let's whip it, baby)
Child
(Let's whip it right)
Get a grip
(Let's whip it baby)
(Work it all night)
Well, what's your trip?
(Oh no)
Child
C'mon let it whip
Oww-hoo
[Bridge]
(There's no time to lose)
There is no time to lose"
Source- https://genius.com/Dazz-band-let-it-whip-lyrics
That page also includes this information:
dcruz112, 2016o
" ‘Let It Whip’ was Dazz Band’s biggest hit. It was at number one on the R&B chart for five non-consecutive weeks. It would go on to win a Grammy the following year."
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WHAT "LET IT WHIP" MEANS IN THIS SONG
Here's my opinion about what "Let it whip" means in this song:
The word "it" in this song refers to a person's body, and specifically a person's butt. The singer is telling the woman he chose to move her body fast, side to side or up and down like a whip all night. Although this song may be said to refer to dancing, it actually refers to another type of movement that is done with zest and vigor.
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Here's an excerpt from an online article about what this song means: [added August 30, 2023]
https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-let-it-whip-by-dazz-band/ The Meaning Behind The Song: Let It Whip by Dazz Band; Last Updated on August 18, 2023 / By Corey Hoffman
"Let It Whip by Dazz Band is a popular funk and R&B song that was released in 1982. The song became a big hit, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning the band a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. But what is the meaning behind this catchy tune?
The song’s lyrics revolve around the concept of letting go and enjoying oneself. It is an anthem for having a good time and letting loose on the dance floor. The phrase “Let It Whip” can be interpreted as encouraging listeners to let their inhibitions go, allowing the music to take control and indulge in the moment.
The energetic and infectious rhythm of the song, coupled with the playful lyrics, creates an atmosphere of joy and freedom. Let It Whip is all about surrendering to the music and embracing the natural instinct to dance and have a good time. It encourages people to embrace their inner rhythm and let loose without worrying about what others may think.
Let It Whip was written by Reggie Andrews and Ndugu Chancler. Reggie Andrews was a renowned musician and producer, known for his work in the funk and jazz genres. Ndugu Chancler was a highly respected drummer who collaborated with many influential artists throughout his career.
Let It Whip is a fusion of funk and R&B, which were popular genres during the 1980s. Its infectious beat and groovy bassline make it a quintessential funk anthem.
[…]
Let It Whip won the Grammy Award for Best R&B
Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1983. The song’s success and
critical acclaim helped Dazz Band establish themselves as prominent figures in
the music industry.”…
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As a matter of information, the name "Ngugu" is from a Swahili word meaning "brother", or "family" [Google translate and other online sources).
This concludes Part I of this three part pancocojams series.
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