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A rhythm and blues composition created and initially recorded by Richard Berry in 1956, then released the following year. The Kingsmen's 1963 rendition sparked debate regarding allegedly offensive language in the lyrics. The song draws its musical foundation from "El Loco Cha Cha," a piece made popular by bandleader René Touzet, demonstrating Afro-Cuban musical elements within mainstream American music.
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