The song Yes Sir I Can Boogie is a disco classic recorded by the Spanish vocal duo Baccara. It was released in 1977 as their debut single and became their first hit song. The track was written by Frank Dostal and Rolf Soja and adapted by the duo from an earlier release in German by Donna Summer. The sultry vocals, catchy tune, and suggestive lyrics about being confident on the dance floor and in love had immediate appeal. “Yes, sir, I can boogie, but I need a certain song,” Baccara sang in the chorus of this most glamorous of disco tracks. “To help me along.”
The charming tune went to No. 1 across Europe, including on the UK Singles Chart, where it won gold status for selling over a million copies; it has sold 16 million copies worldwide since then.
“Yes Sir I Can Boogie” and its lyrics:
Attribute | Details |
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Song Title | Yes Sir I Can Boogie |
Notable Lyrics | “Yes, sir, I can boogie, if you stay, you can’t go wrong…” |
Artist | Baccara |
Album | Baccara |
Release Date | 1977 |
Songwriters | Frank Dostal, Rolf Soja |
Producer(s) | Rolf Soja |
Genre | Disco |
Theme | Confidence, flirtation, elegance, and enjoying the moment on the dance floor |
“Yes sir I can boogie; if you stay, you can’t go wrong.” | Topped the UK Singles Chart |
Achievements | – Topped the UK Singles Chart |
became one of the best-selling singles of all time | |
– Became one of the best-selling singles of all time | |
Cultural Impact | A defining anthem of the disco era, often associated with 1970s nightlife and glamour |
Music Video | Features the duo performing with graceful choreography, exuding disco-era elegance and charm |
Legacy | A timeless disco classic, frequently referenced and covered in popular culture |
Yes Sir I Can Boogie Lyrics
Mister
Your eyes are full of hesitation
Sure makes me wonder
If you know what your looking for
Umm, baby, I want to keep my reputation
I’m a sensation
You try me once you’ll beg for more
Oooohh! Yes sir, I can boogie
But I need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can’t go wrong
I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long
No sir
I don’t feel very much like talking
No neither walking
You wanna know if I can dance
Yes sir, already told you in the first verse and in the chorus
But I will give you one more chance
Ooohh! Yes sir, I can boogie
But I need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can’t go wrong
I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay, you can’t go wrong
I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
But I need a certain song
I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay you can’t go wrong
I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay you can’t go wrong
I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long
Yes sir, I can boogie
If you stay you can’t go wrong
I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long