About The Song
“The Hustle” is a disco song by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony that reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts in the summer of 1975. It also peaked at No. 1 on the Canadian RPM charts, No. 9 on the Australian Singles Chart, and No. 3 in the UK.
Beyond its groove, the song resonates with listeners due to its deeper meaning. It’s a song that encourages people to let loose, have fun, and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. Van McCoy’s creation represents a significant era in music history, where disco was at its peak. The song’s popularity led to the creation of a dance craze called “The Hustle,” characterized by a series of steps that became a cultural phenomenon during the mid-1970s disco era.
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 the Hustle!
Do the Hustle!
Do the Hustle!
Do the Hustle!
Do the Hustle!
Do the Hustle!