Super_Fly_Meets_Shaft

Super Fly Meets Shaft

Super Fly Meets Shaft

1973 single by John & Ernest

"Super Fly Meets Shaft" is a break-in record co-written by Dickie Goodman and recorded by John & Ernest. It consists of lines from popular R&B/soul songs of the day, which tell a story about the main characters from the films Super Fly (1972) and Shaft (1971).

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"Super Fly Meets Shaft" became an American hit in the spring of 1973, reaching #31 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]

Background

Among the songs sampled in the record is Billy Paul's "Me and Mrs. Jones", with three excerpts. Others include:

Chart history

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References

  1. [1]
    Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
  2. [2]
    Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
  3. [3]
    Cash Box Top 100 Singles, May 26, 1973
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