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{{Infobox song
{{Short description|1966 single by Robert Parker}}{{Infobox song
| name = Barefootin'
| name = Barefootin'
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| type = single
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| artist = [[Robert Parker (singer)|Robert Parker]]
| artist = [[Robert Parker (singer)|Robert Parker]]
| B-side = Let's Go Baby (Where the Action Is)
| B-side = Let's Go Baby (Where the Action Is)
| released = {{Start date|1966}}
| released = [[1966 in music|1966]]
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| genre = [[R&B]]
| genre = [[R&B]]
| length = 2:33
| length = 2:33
| label = Nola Records
| label = [[Nola Records]]
| writer = Robert Parker
| writer = Robert Parker
| producer = Whurley Burley Productions, arranged by [[Wardell Quezergue]]
| producer = Whurley Burley Productions, arranged by [[Wardell Quezergue]]
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"'''Barefootin''''" is a 1965 song written and performed by [[Robert Parker (singer)|Robert Parker]]. "Barefootin'" was [[arrangement|arranged]] and [[record producer|produced]] by [[Wardell Quezergue]] in 1965. Parker's record label, Nola Records, claimed that the record sold over one million copies.<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs">{{cite book
"'''Barefootin''''" is a 1966 song written and performed by [[Robert Parker (singer)|Robert Parker]]. "Barefootin'" was [[arrangement|arranged]] and [[record producer|produced]] by [[Wardell Quezergue]] in 1965. Parker's record label, [[Nola Records]], claimed that the record sold over one million copies.<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs">{{cite book
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==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
The song reached No.2 on the U.S. [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles]] chart and No.7 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite book |title= Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |authorlink=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=449}}</ref> It also peaked at No.11 on the [[Cash Box Top 100]] in June 1966.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cashboxmagazine.com/archives/60s_files/19660611.html|title=CASH BOX Top 100 Singles: Week ending JUNE 11, 1966|publisher=www.cashboxmagazine.com|accessdate=21 September 2018}}</ref> Outside the US, the track reached No.7 in Canada in June 1966<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5756.pdf| title=RPM Top 100 Singles - June 27, 1966}}</ref> and No.24 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] in September 1966.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19660901/7501/|title=Official [U.K.] Singles Chart Top 50: 1st-7th September 1966|publisher=[[Official UK Charts Company]]|accessdate=21 September 2018}}</ref><ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
The song reached No.2 on the U.S. [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles]] chart and No.7 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite book |title= Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=449}}</ref> It also peaked at No.11 on the [[Cash Box Top 100]] in June 1966.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cashboxmagazine.com/archives/60s_files/19660611.html|title=CASH BOX Top 100 Singles: Week ending JUNE 11, 1966|publisher=www.cashboxmagazine.com|accessdate=21 September 2018|archive-date=22 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922035951/http://cashboxmagazine.com/archives/60s_files/19660611.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Outside the US, the track reached No.7 in Canada in June 1966<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5756.pdf| title=RPM Top 100 Singles - June 27, 1966}}</ref> and No.24 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] in September 1966.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19660901/7501/|title=Official [U.K.] Singles Chart Top 50: 1st-7th September 1966|publisher=[[Official UK Charts Company]]|accessdate=21 September 2018}}</ref><ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
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== Music video ==
== Other versions ==
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In Canada, Larry Lee & the Leesures had a hit version in 1967. In 1977, Barefoot Jerry covered the song on the album of the same name. In 1987 a [[claymation]] music video was produced by [[Aardman Animations]] taking place in outer space with aliens singing. Aardman Animations were approached by [[Charly Records]] who owned the back catalog rights to many classic [[R&B]] tracks. In the late '80s, classic R&B charted at the lower 100 on the charts and sometimes the owner would spend some marketing money on a song hoping to kick it into the top 20.<ref>"[http://www.aardman.com/podcasts/ Episode 8: Music Videos]", aardman.com. Retrieved 19 October 2013.</ref>
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In 1987 a [[claymation]] music video was produced by [[Aardman Animations]] taking place in outer space with aliens singing. Aardman Animations were approached by [[Charly Records]] who owned the back catalog rights to many classic [[R&B]] tracks. In the late '80s, classic R&B charted at the lower 100 on the charts and sometimes the owner would spend some marketing money on a song hoping to kick it into the top 20.<ref>"[http://www.aardman.com/podcasts/ Episode 8: Music Videos]", aardman.com. Retrieved 19 October 2013.</ref>
The song is included as a full-length performance by [[Walter "Wolfman" Washington]] and house band in the 2005 documentary film ''[[Make It Funky (film)|Make It Funky!]]'', which presents a history of [[Music of New Orleans|New Orleans music]] and its influence on [[rhythm and blues]], [[Rock music|rock and roll]], [[funk]] and [[jazz]].<ref name="IAJE">{{cite journal |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=April 2005 |title=IAJE What's Going On |journal=Jazz Education Journal |location=Manhattan, Kansas |publisher=International Association of Jazz Educators |volume=37 |issue=5 |page=87 |issn=1540-2886 |id={{ProQuest|1370090}} }}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |date=2005 |title=Make It Funky! |type=DVD |language=en |time= |location=Culver City, California |publisher=Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |id=11952 |isbn=9781404991583 |oclc=61207781}}</ref>

It was covered on the 1989 album [[Southern Star (album)|''Southern Star'']] by the American country music band [[Alabama (band)|Alabama]]. Lead vocals were sung by the bands lead guitarist/fiddler [[Jeff Cook]].

It was covered by the [[Kidsongs]] kids in their 1998 video, "I Can Dance!"

It was included on the soundtrack album of the 2006 film ''[[Hoot (film)|Hoot]]'' by [[Jimmy Buffett]] and [[Alan Jackson]], on the MCA label.


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 15:21, 24 August 2024

"Barefootin'"
Single by Robert Parker
B-side"Let's Go Baby (Where the Action Is)"
Released1966
GenreR&B
Length2:33
LabelNola Records
Songwriter(s)Robert Parker
Producer(s)Whurley Burley Productions, arranged by Wardell Quezergue
Audio
"Barefootin'" on YouTube

"Barefootin'" is a 1966 song written and performed by Robert Parker. "Barefootin'" was arranged and produced by Wardell Quezergue in 1965. Parker's record label, Nola Records, claimed that the record sold over one million copies.[1]

Chart performance

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The song reached No.2 on the U.S. Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart and No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] It also peaked at No.11 on the Cash Box Top 100 in June 1966.[3] Outside the US, the track reached No.7 in Canada in June 1966[4] and No.24 in the UK Singles Chart in September 1966.[5][6]

Other versions

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In Canada, Larry Lee & the Leesures had a hit version in 1967. In 1977, Barefoot Jerry covered the song on the album of the same name. In 1987 a claymation music video was produced by Aardman Animations taking place in outer space with aliens singing. Aardman Animations were approached by Charly Records who owned the back catalog rights to many classic R&B tracks. In the late '80s, classic R&B charted at the lower 100 on the charts and sometimes the owner would spend some marketing money on a song hoping to kick it into the top 20.[7]

The song is included as a full-length performance by Walter "Wolfman" Washington and house band in the 2005 documentary film Make It Funky!, which presents a history of New Orleans music and its influence on rhythm and blues, rock and roll, funk and jazz.[8][9]

It was covered on the 1989 album Southern Star by the American country music band Alabama. Lead vocals were sung by the bands lead guitarist/fiddler Jeff Cook.

It was covered by the Kidsongs kids in their 1998 video, "I Can Dance!"

It was included on the soundtrack album of the 2006 film Hoot by Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson, on the MCA label.

References

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  1. ^ Murrells., Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie & Jenkins. p. 210. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 449.
  3. ^ "CASH BOX Top 100 Singles: Week ending JUNE 11, 1966". www.cashboxmagazine.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  4. ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - June 27, 1966" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Official [U.K.] Singles Chart Top 50: 1st-7th September 1966". Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  6. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 417. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  7. ^ "Episode 8: Music Videos", aardman.com. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  8. ^ "IAJE What's Going On". Jazz Education Journal. 37 (5). Manhattan, Kansas: International Association of Jazz Educators: 87. April 2005. ISSN 1540-2886. ProQuest 1370090.
  9. ^ Make It Funky! (DVD). Culver City, California: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. 2005. ISBN 9781404991583. OCLC 61207781. 11952.


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