Song of the Day: Slim Harpo, “Baby Scratch My Back”

John Holton Song of the Day January 11, 2022January 10, 2022 1 Minute

James Isaac Moore, better known as blues singer, songwriter, and musician Slim Harpo was born on this day in 1924. "Baby Scratch My Back" was recorded in 1965 and reached #1 on the R&B chart and #16 on the Hot 100 in 1966.

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Published January 11, 2022January 10, 2022

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Eugi says:

January 11, 2022 at 10:24

How cool! The dancing is amazing!

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1. John Holton says:
  
  January 11, 2022 at 12:23
  
  The dancing was added by whoever made the video, and yes, it is very cool. I remember when they played it on WLS, it got really popular.
  
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AJ Blythe says:

January 11, 2022 at 04:25

This is hilarious, and the dancing is wonderful to watch, lol.

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1. John Holton says:
  
  January 11, 2022 at 12:31
  
  I remembered it was a pretty funny song, and when I saw the dancing I just knew I had to feature it…
  
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