Up the Junction (song) and the subsequent 1968 movie version. The film had a soundtrack by Manfred Mann, and a song by them, also called "Up the Junction" Although Squeeze's song is not derived, it includes several parallels to the drama: Chris Difford wrote the lyrics in New Orleans while Squeeze were on tour. Difford passed the lyrics to Glenn Tilbrook who then wrote the music. The song is known for its use of half-rhymes, such as "ready" and "telly" or "kitchen" and "missing". The title is not sung until the final line. Difford has been quoted as saying that he took the lead
1979 in hip hop music Rap Willie Wood & Willie Wood Crew – Willie Rap Xanadu & Sweet Lady – Rappers Delight / Rockers Choice Younger Generation (early name of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five) – We Rap More Mellow 1979 in hip hop music This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 1979. On March 25, 1979, the Fatback Band released the single King Tim III (Personality Jock) which is often cited as the first recorded hip hop song. On September 16, 1979, The Sugarhill Gang released the single Rapper's Delight which became