Capitols

Dance The Cool Jerk (nl)

The Capitols were an Detroit, Michigan-based soul trio, widely known in 1966 for their Billboard hit single 'Cool Jerk'. After playing predominantly small gigs, they were discovered by former Ann Arbor radio DJ Ollie McLaughlin after performing at a local dance. The mid-1960's saw many dance crazes; one of the most popular ones was a dance called "the jerk". Seeking to capitalize on the popularity of the dance, and dance songs in general, The Capitols member Donald Storball wrote the song 'Cool Jerk', which was later recorded in Detroit with Motown house band The Funk Brothers. The single was released late March 1966 and became a hit. Their album 'Dance The Jerk' now sees a reissue on 180 gram vinyl.

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