Well, this one is quite the doosie. We first covered Rosemary Clooney & Perez Prado's "Sway" in 1994, though lacked the studio to ever finish a proper mix. That is until "Skeewiff" were formed and signed to Ministry of Sounds' nascent FSUK label a few years later. The rewiff was eventually completed and released in 1998. It did mostly nothing and the FSUK label it was released on, fizzled out shortly after.
We then re-released it under a new name (in accordance with the law of Mighty Norman Fatboy Pizzaman Dubcat of 1999) with a major label. Massive smash. Sadly, the old label decided they weren't so fizzled after all. Much lawyering ensued. Meanwhile, as they scrapped, we scarpered with the proceeds and set up Jalapeno Records, the new (fizzle-proof) home of Skeewiff. Great success!
So, the tune that Skeewiff begat, which in turn begat Jalapeno, returns, re-wffed, full circle, to its rightful home to beget new adventures. Just less lawyers this time... please.
Fun Fact: Jalapeno Label Boss Trevor once decorated a party venue's ceiling with copies of the original (now priceless) 1998 Sway 12" demo.
lyrics
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance, you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway, I go weak
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway, I go weak
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
When marimbas start to play
Hold me close, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance, you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
credits
from Something Like That?,
released March 8, 2024
Written by Pablo Ruiz, Luis Molina and Norman Gimbel.
Vocals by Mariana Tootsie.
Trumpets by Tom Walsh and Tom Rees-Roberts.
Trombones by Nichol Thomson.
Tenor and baritone saxophone by Graeme Blevins.
Bass by Itaiguara Brandão.
Percussion by João Paulo Drumond.
Strings by Jonathan Hill.
All other instruments Alex Rizzo and Elliot Ireland.
The Allergies are one of my favorite music artists, hands down! This inspired funky as can be music is so addictive, be warned. It ranges from funky soul, Northern Soul stylings, 60's styled Motown or Spector, Conscious Hip-Hop, Latin, Gospel, 70's Soul; my favorite is more like my favorite tracks, (plural): Every Trick in the Book & Get Yourself some, not a dud track. Honestly, you won't be disappointed.**DJs & Audiophiles comes on double Orange pressing at 45 RPM for club. Music Junkie 4 Life
Love it!
Took a couple of plays but now it just slots right in with all the other Allergies tracks that I love so much!
Bought on vinyl and love the fact you get a download copy included!
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