Cool Jerk
"Cool Jerk" is a 1966 rhythm and blues song written by Donald Storball and originally performed by the Capitols. It became a hit song in the United States and Canada.
| "Cool Jerk" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
A-side label of US vinyl release | ||||
| Single by The Capitols | ||||
| from the album Dance the Cool Jerk | ||||
| B-side | "Hello Stranger" | |||
| Released | 1966 | |||
| Genre | Rhythm and blues | |||
| Length | 2:45 | |||
| Label | Karen Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Donald Storball | |||
| Producer(s) | Ollie McLaughlin | |||
| The Capitols singles chronology | ||||
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It was later prominently used in the 1992 Christmas-themed comedy film Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which attracted attention back to both the band and the single.
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