The Wall Street Shuffle

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B-side "Gismo My Way" Format 7" vinyl Genre Rock, hard rock		Released June 15, 1974 Recorded 1974 Length 3:54

"The Wall Street Shuffle" is a single by the British pop/rock band 10cc released in 1974. The song originally appears on the band's 1974 album Sheet Music. It was the most successful single to be released from the album, reaching No. 10 on the UK chart.

The song features a classic rock riff and lyrics that deal with Wall Street and the economy. It features several topical cultural references and specifically mentions Getty, Rothschild and Howard Hughes.

The song remains popular with fans and is often performed live in concert. A live performance was included on the 2007 promotional live compilation The Best of 10cc Live.

Covers

ABBA singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad recorded a Swedish-language version called "Guld och gröna ängar" ("Gold and Green Meadows" with Swedish lyrics by Owe Junsjö) on her solo album Frida ensam (1975).

References

The Wall Street Shuffle Wikipedia

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