The McCoys – Hang On Sloopy

About The Song

“Hang On Sloopy” is a popular song performed by The McCoys, which reached the number one position in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1965. The song was originally titled “My Girl Sloopy” and was first recorded by rhythm and blues vocal group the Vibrations in 1964. The McCoys, who originally went by the name Rick Z Combo, gained fame with this hit. The background of the song’s name remains a subject of debate, with one explanation being that it stems from Dorothy Sloop, a jazz singer from Steubenville, Ohio.

The lyrics of the song express the longing and devotion of a speaker, urging someone named Sloopy to stay true to their love despite challenges. Although not confirmed, some interpretations suggest that Sloopy may be a girl living in a tough neighborhood and constantly facing criticism. The singer pleads for Sloopy’s unwavering commitment, creating a sense of urgency and desperation. Overall, the song carries a deeper meaning of perseverance and devotion in the face of adversity.

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Lyrics

Hang on, Sloopy
Sloopy, hang on
Hang on, Sloopy
Sloopy, hang on

Sloopy lives in a very bad part of town (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
And everybody, yeah, tries to put my Sloopy down (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Sloopy, I don’t care what your daddy do (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
‘Cause you know, Sloopy, girl, I’m in love with you (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
And so I sing out

Hang on, Sloopy
Sloopy, hang on
Hang on, Sloopy
Sloopy, hang on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Give it to ’em, yeah

Sloopy, let your hair down, girl
Let it hang down on me (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Sloopy, let your hair down, girl
Let it hang down on me, yeah, yeah (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)

Come on, Sloopy (Come on, come on)
Well, come on, Sloopy (Come on, come on)
Well, come on, Sloopy (Come on, come on)
Well, come on, Sloopy (Come on, come on)
Well, it feels so good (Come on, come on)
You know, it feels so good (Come on, come on)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, Sloopy (Come on, come on)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, yeah (Come on, come on)
Ohhhhhhhh

Hang on, Sloopy
Sloopy, hang on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Hang on, Sloopy
Sloopy, hang on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Hang on, Sloopy
Sloopy, hang on