Let’S Go Dancin’ (Ooh La La) Lyrics
Kool & The Gang
Lyrics
Ooh la la la, let's go dancin'
Ooh la la la, reggae dancin'
Ooh la la la, let's go dancin'
Ooh la la la, reggae dancin'
I went down to the park - everything was dark, oh yeah
(All of a sudden) on came the lights and everything was feelin' right
The people started dancin' - they call me over to join in
They said "J.T. - Don't you feel good man?
Come on and join the reggae jam." - I heard them singin'
Ooh la la la, let's go dancin'
Ooh la la la, reggae dancin'
Ooh la la la, let's go dancin'
Ooh la la la, reggae dancin'
I wanna get to know you. Come on, let's reggae down, oh yeah
Get better acquainted, so that everything will be fine. Hey baby
Hey baby, what's your name? Is it a Missis or a Miss, eh?
If you're by yourself, I'd like to take you for a ride
We could check the scene and we can reggae down
And we'll be singing
Ooh la la la, let's go dancin'
Ooh la la la, reggae dancin'
Ooh la la la, let's go dancin'
Ooh la la la, reggae dancin'
Now we on the floor
Gimme, gimme some more, oh yeah yeah
The world is yours for dancin', yeah
The music makes for a little romancin'. Can't you hear'em singin'
Ooh la la la, let's go dancin'
Ooh la la la, ooh, let's go dancin'
Get your dancin' shoes, get your dancin' shoes, reggae dancin'
Ooh la la la, ooh, let's go dancin'
Go get your dancin' shoes, get your dancin' shoes, reggae dancin'
Song & Lyrics Facts
Kool & The Gang’s single “Let’s Go Dancin’ (Ooh La La)” is a dance-pop song that was released in 1982. It is the lead single from their album, “As One” and written by George Brown, Robert Bell, Ronald Bell, Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Eumir Deodato, James Taylor and Kool & The Gang.
The band members at the time of its release were George Brown, Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell, Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Robert Mickens, Charles Smith, Earl Toon Jr., Ricky West, and Curtis Williams. The track peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the UK Singles Chart. In addition to being popular among fans, it also received critical acclaim. Rolling Stone magazine called it an “infectious party starter” while AllMusic said it had “a perfect disco groove.” The lyrics of the song focus on the joy of dancing with someone special.