Hollywood Swinging

"Hollywood Swinging"
Single by Kool & the Gang
from the album Wild and Peaceful
Released	1974 (1974)
Label	De-Lite
Writer(s)	Robert Earl Bell, Ronald Nathan Bell, George Melvin Brown, Robert Spike Mickens, Claydes Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas and Rick Westfield

"Hollywood Swinging" is a song by R&B/funk band Kool & the Gang from their album Wild and Peaceful. It became their first number one R&B single, reaching that position in June 1974, proved to also be a successful crossover hit, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and was written by Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell, George M. Brown, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Claydes E. Smith, Dennis R. Thomas & Rick A. Westfield.

Sampling

The song has been sampled in several rap songs, including:

• "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ Kool
• "Another Slob Bites the Dust" by Bloods & Crips
• "Compton Swangin'" by B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta
• "Feel So Good" by Mase
• "Money in the Ghetto" by Too $hort
• "Inglewood Swangin'" by Mack 10
• "Got 2 Go" by Redhead Kingpin featuring Kwame
• "Bag of Glue" by The Rubberbandits

Appearances in other media

"Hollywood Swinging" appears on the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas video game soundtrack, on the radio station Bounce FM radio station. The song appears in the films "Be Cool" (2005) and "Roll Bounce" (2005). The song also appeared on the television shows Martin, A Different World, Lizzie McGuire and Criminal Minds. Also appeared on the Bringing Back the Funk, Brian Culbertson's 2008 album. Played at Quicken Loans Arena during halftime at Cleveland Cavaliers home games. It also was covered in Sinbad's comedy special, Where U Been?

Jamiroquai version

"Hollywood Swinging"
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Single by Kool & the Gang featuring Jamiroquai
from the album In Store Jam & The Hits: Reloaded
B-side	"Cherish" "Get Down On It" "Ladies Night"
Released	November 6, 1997 (Jamiroquai) December 8, 2005 (Kool & The Gang Feat. Jamiroquai)
Format	CD, digital download
Recorded	1997 (Jamiroquai version) 2004 (Kool & The Gang w/Jamiroquai version)
Genre	Funk, disco, pop, alternative rock
Length	4:47 4:28
Label	Edel Records
Producer(s)	Jason Kay
Jamiroquai singles chronology
"(Don't) Give Hate a Chance" (2005) "Hollywood Swinging" (2005) "Runaway" (2006)

A version of "Hollywood Swinging" was recorded by British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai in 1997. The group released the recording, alongside three other tracks, on an exclusive Japanese MiniDisc entitled "Hollywood Swinging", which was available from November 6, 1997. This version also appeared on the group's compilation album, In Store Jam, which was only available for purchase in the US. In 2004, Kool & The Gang re-recorded "Hollywood Swinging" as a collaboration with the group, releasing it on December 8, 2005, having recorded it in 2004. The song was released as the first single from their compilation album, 'The Hits: Reloaded'. The single was released on several different formats. Despite strong radio airplay, the song failed to chart anywhere.

Track listing

1997

Japanese Mini Single

1. "Virtual Insanity" (Radio Edit) - 3:54
2. "When You Gonna Learn" (Didgeridoo) - 3:48
3. "Too Young to Die" (Radio Edit) - 3:19
4. "Hollywood Swinging" - 4:47

2005

Spanish CD Single

1. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) - 4:28

European CD Single

1. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Old School Vocal) - 7:30
2. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Hollywood Rock Dub) - 9:10

UK CD Single

1. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) - 4:28
2. "Cherish" (Feat. Ashanti)
3. "Get Down On It" (Feat. Blue & Lil' Kim)
4. "Ladies Night" (Feat. Sean Paul & Spanner Banner)

UK 12" Vinyl

1. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) - 4:28
2. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Old School Vocal) - 7:30
3. "Hollywood Swinging" (Feat. Jamiroquai) (Ralphi Rosario's Hollywood Rock Dub) - 9:10

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Preceded by "Be Thankful for What You Got" by William DeVaughn

Billboard Hot Soul Singles number one single June 8, 1974

Succeeded by "Sideshow" by Blue Magic