Wiggle Wobble Explained

"Wiggle Wobble" is an instrumental written by Les Cooper and performed by Cooper & the Soul Rockers. The single was produced by Bobby and Danny Robinson.^[1] It was featured on their 1963 album Wiggle Wobble Dance Party.^[2]

Background

The sax player featured on the song was Joe Grier, originally with The Charts.

Chart performance

It reached #12 on the U.S. R&B chart and #22 on the U.S. pop chart in 1962.^[3]

Other versions

• Don Covay released a version of the song as a single in 1963, but it did not chart.^[4]
• Dee Dee Sharp released a version of the song on her 1963 album All the Hits (Volume II).^[5]
• The Surfaris released a version of the song on their 1963 album Wipe Out.^[6]
• King Curtis released a version of the song on his 1964 album Soul Serenade.^[7]
• Sandy Nelson released a version of the song on his 1995 compilation album Rock 'N' Roll Drum Beat.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers, "Wiggle Wobble" Single Release. March 13, 2019.
2. Web site: Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers, Wiggle Wobble Dance Party. . March 13, 2019.
3. Web site: Les Cooper & the Soul Rockers, "Wiggle Wobble" Chart Positions. March 13, 2019.
4. Web site: Don Covay, "Wiggle Wobble" Single Release. . March 13, 2019.
5. Web site: Dee Dee Sharp, All the Hits (Volume II). . March 13, 2019.
6. Web site: The Surfaris, Wipe Out. . March 13, 2019.
7. Web site: King Curtis, Soul Serenade. . March 13, 2019.
8. Web site: Sandy Nelson, Rock 'N' Roll Drum Beat. . March 13, 2019.