Rock The Boat 1974 Hues Corporation

"Rock the Boat" was featured on the Hues Corporation's 1973 album, Freedom for the Stallion, and was released as the second single from the album in early 1974 to follow-up the title song, which had peaked at #63 on the Hot 100. Initially, "Rock the Boat" appeared as though it would flop, as months went by without any radio airplay or sales activity. Not until the song became a disco/club favorite in New York did Top 40 radio finally pick up on the song, leading the record to finally enter the Hot 100 and zip up the chart to #1 in July of 1974. The record also reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom.

So I'd like to know where, you got the notion
said I'd like to know where, you got the notion

to rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby
rock the boat, don't tip the boat over
rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby
rock the boat-t-t-t-t

Ever since our voyage of love began
your touch has thrilled me like the rush of the wind
and your arms have held me safe from a rolling sea
there's always been a quiet place to harbor you and me

Our love is like a ship on the ocean
we've been sailing with a cargo full of, love and devotion

So I'd like to know where, you got the notion
said I'd like to know where, you got the notion

To rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby
rock the boat, don't tip the boat over
rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby
rock the boat-t-t-t-t

Up to now we sailed through every storm
and I've always had your tender lips to keep me warm
oh I need to have the strength that flows from you
don't let me drift away my dear, when love can see me through

Our love is like a ship ...

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[mrob75]

I remember when they used to play this on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand"...The kids were doing a dance called "The Bump" to this ! I'd give ANYTHING to go back to 1974!

[xXGOHHH123Xx]

ROCK THE BOAT, BOSTON

[GardnM3]

Why would anyone dislike this song??

[val tau]

woohoo

[Russell Jordan]

Can't believe I still want to "Rock The Boat.

[James Brown]

Just subbed your channel...love it :)

[gouri jivan]

this was d goodold days in durban south africa

[BrideofPFunk]

Certainly some shaky knee action happening on the left hand side...glad I didn't notice that 40 years ago when I first started dancing to this....would have tainted my life in disco....

[BrideofPFunk]

Many years since I wore a halter-necked cat suit...much to the relief of my neighbours....