The Hustle (1975) Lyrics
Van Mccoy
Lyrics
Do it
Do it
Do it
Do the Hustle
Do the Hustle
Do the Hustle
Do the Hustle
Do the Hustle
Do it
Do it
Do the Hustle
Do the Hustle
Do the Hustle
Do the Hustle
Do the Hustle
Do the Hustle
Song & Lyrics Facts
Van McCoy's "The Hustle" is an iconic disco classic that was released in 1975. The song was featured on the album Disco Baby, which was produced by Van McCoy himself and released via Avco Records.
Written by McCoy and Charles Kipps, it became one of the biggest hits of 1975, topping Billboard's Hot 100 chart for four weeks and selling over two million copies. The single features a combination of funk, soul and disco genres and includes lyrics such as "Do the hustle, come on baby, do the hustle". It was recorded with some of the most talented session musicians of the time including guitarist Cornell Dupree, bassist Gordon Edwards, drummer Steve Gadd and percussionist Ralph MacDonald. The song has been covered numerous times since its release and remains a popular dance track to this day.