Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas: A 1974 Disco Classic
Released in 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas became a global sensation and is often regarded as one of the earliest disco songs. Its infectious melody and high-energy lyrics helped it climb to the top of charts worldwide. Today, it remains an iconic track associated with the martial arts genre and the golden age of disco.
Did You Know?
- “Kung Fu Fighting” reached number one on charts in multiple countries, becoming a worldwide hit.
- The song is considered one of the most iconic disco tracks of all time.
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Lyrics
Oh-hoh-hoh-hoah
Oh-hoh-hoh-hoah
Oh-hoh-hoh-hoah
Oh-hoh-hoh-hoah
[Chorus:]
Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting
Those kids were fast as lightning
In fact, it was a little bit frightening
But they fought with expert timing
There were funky China men from funky Chinatown
They were chopping them up
They were chopping them down
It’s an ancient Chinese art
And everybody knew their part
From a feigning to a slip
And a kickin’ from the hip
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting
Those kids were f ast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they fought with expert timing
There was funky Billie Chin and little Sammy Chong
He said, here comes the big boss, let’s get it on
We took the bow and made a stand
Started swaying with the hand
A sudden motion made me skip
Now we’re into a brand new trip
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting
Those kids were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they did it with expert timing
Oh-hoh-hoh-hoh, ha
Oh-hoh-hoh-hoh, ha
Oh-hoh-hoh-hoh-ha
Keep on, keep on, keep on
Sure enough
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting
Those kids were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
Make sure you have expert timing
Kung Fu fighting, had to be fast as lightning…
