"Cupid's Boogie" is a 1950 song by
Little Esther
Esther Phillips (born Esther Mae Jones; December 23, 1935 – August 7, 1984) was an American singer, best known for her R&B vocals.Santelli, Robert (2001). ''The Big Book of Blues: A Biographical Encyclopedia''. Penguin Books. p. 376. . She ...
backed by bandleader, and writer of the song,
Johnny Otis for
Savoy Records which went to #1 on the US R&B Chart.
[Brian Ward - Just My Soul Responding: Rhythm and Blues, Black Consciousness, and ...0520212983 1998 "According to Los Angeles r&b bandleader Johnny Otis, Bandstand was at heart "an anti-Negro set up". Otis was a truly seminal ... among many others. In the 1950s, Otis recorded such hits as "Cupid's boogie" and "Willie and the hand-jive" .."]
References
1950 songs
Soul songs
Songs written by Johnny Otis
Savoy Records singles
Esther Phillips songs
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