Sung and performed by a group of I.G.A employees called "The Shelves," the "IGA Shuffle" took first place at the Genoa Days open mic competition on June 17, 1987 in Genoa, Il. This is a parody of the 1985 Bears SuperBowl Shuffle. Here are the lyrics so you can follow along.
Chorus:
We are the store, the grocery crew.
Stockin' our shelves and doin' it for you.
We're so bad, you know were good.
Blowin' your mind like you knew we would.
You know were just pricin' for fun.
Stocking our shelves for everyone.
We're not here to start no trouble.
we're just here to do the IGA shuffle.
Nick (Owner):
They call me the big boss, and I take this stance.
Running this store is like makin' romance.
Had this dream since I was four.
To bring Genoa an IGA store.
We're not doing this because were greedy.
The store is doin' it to feed the needy.
I didn't come here looking for trouble.
I just came to do the IGA shuffle.
Larry (former stockboy):
I'm Larry "The Bird" and I know what's right.
I visit the store both day and night.
I haven't worked here for quite a while.
Stockin' the shelves and pricin' with style.
Give me a chance and I'll stock it good.
Nobody messes in my neighborhood.
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble.
I just came to do the IGA Shuffle.
Joe (Verteran Produce Man and music producer for this song):
It's JT here - I'm big and smart
Stack all my stock on a four wheel cart.
I stack it high, it's so tall.
I'm a 10 year man, my load won't fall.
I write store songs clever and keen.
A kind of music you've never seen.
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble.
I just came to do the IGA shuffle.
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Brian (Veteran stockboy and author of this parody):
I'm the lead stockboy known as "The Brain."
When I hit the store I go insane.
I were my button {reference to the "ask me I'm here to help" we were supposed to wear} all over the store.
I stock my shelves and ask for more.
I motivate the cats - I like to tease.
I price so quick - I aim to please.
That's why I get here on the double.
So I can get down to the IGA shuffle.
Jim (Manager):
I'm manager Jim - I have my fun.
But my main concern is to make the store run.
My stampers' so fast, you know it's neat.
Never miss a price, I can't be beat.
Some store are jealous our our style and class.
In any stock race, we'd kick there {beep}.
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble.
I just came to do the IGA shuffle.
Rich (Veteran Stockboy):
You're lookin' at the Frig, I'm Rich Wade.
In customer relations, I had it made.
My Uncle Albert he passed away.
I need time off for his funeral today {Before you yell at me, there was no Uncle Albert. Rich is a jokester, and this was an inside joke when Rich wanted to trade shifts}.
I can stock, you can see.
The others, they all learn from me.
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble.
I just came to do the IGA Shuffle.
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Bob (Assistant Butcher):
They call me "B.S." - I grind the meat.
I wrap it, I price it, I make it neat.
You know I'm mean - You know I'm good.
You know I'll do it just the way I should.
You'll see I stock all day long.
Just stockin' with the rythum and singin' our song.
I just came here to start some trouble,
as I get down to the IGA shuffle.
Tom (Rookie stockboy):
You're lookin' at Tom - I'm the Rookie.
I may be new, but I'm no dumb cookie.
You see me price - you see me stack.
Then they call me up so I get to pack.
I'm a Manilow fan - I think he's great.
I buy his albums, I just can't wait.
I didn't come here lookin' for trouble.
I just came to do the IGA Shuffle.
Pam (Rookie Cashier):
My name is Pam, and I'm new too.
A bright new edition to the IGA crew.
I'm one of the cashiers, it's so neat.
Just checkin' out groceries while rappin' to the beat.
I rip up tickets - then change my tape.
No one skips here - they can't escape.
I'm not hear to cause no trouble.
I'm just here to do the IGA Shuffle.
Chorus:
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First time I ever saw this...LOL....to think it will be floating around on the internet for eternity....if it goes viral there will be demand for a reunion tour!
knute4477 1 year ago