The Curly Shuffle is a novelty song written by singer Peter Quinn as
an homage to The Three Stooges film comedy team. It was initially
recorded by Quinn's group Jump 'N the Saddle Band, and first released
in late 1983. The timing of the recording nearly coincided with The
Three Stooges receiving their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on
August 30, 1983. This recording made #15 on the US Billboard charts in
early 1984.In Canada, the song was simultaneously released by The
Knuckleheads on Attic Records, while Jump 'N the Saddle's version was
also available. The Knuckleheads' version was the hit in Canada,
reaching #29 on the Canadian RPM charts.In Australia, both versions
were issued, and both were minor chart hits.The song had the band's
lead vocalist Peter Quinn mimicking many of Curly Howard's catch
phrases. Issued independently in mid-1983, "The Curly Shuffle" was
picked up by Atlantic Records in November, and was distinctive enough
to climb to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. The
group never managed to produce another hit, issuing only one further
single ("It Should've Been Me") before splitting up.
an homage to The Three Stooges film comedy team. It was initially
recorded by Quinn's group Jump 'N the Saddle Band, and first released
in late 1983. The timing of the recording nearly coincided with The
Three Stooges receiving their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on
August 30, 1983. This recording made #15 on the US Billboard charts in
early 1984.In Canada, the song was simultaneously released by The
Knuckleheads on Attic Records, while Jump 'N the Saddle's version was
also available. The Knuckleheads' version was the hit in Canada,
reaching #29 on the Canadian RPM charts.In Australia, both versions
were issued, and both were minor chart hits.The song had the band's
lead vocalist Peter Quinn mimicking many of Curly Howard's catch
phrases. Issued independently in mid-1983, "The Curly Shuffle" was
picked up by Atlantic Records in November, and was distinctive enough
to climb to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. The
group never managed to produce another hit, issuing only one further
single ("It Should've Been Me") before splitting up.
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