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This is the concluding musical number from the 2002 theatrical production of Hairspray, performed by multiple cast members including Tracy, Link, Penny, Seaweed, Edna, Motor Mouth, Velma, and Amber, with Corny and Wilbur providing backing vocals. The piece serves as a homage to a 1966 Ike & Tina Turner song that was produced by Phil Spector, and it has become known among performers for its demanding choreography and relentless energy level.
What the lyrics are about
The lyrics address sizeism and racism while also exploring broader concepts of social change and progress.
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