How Funky Is Your Chicken
Jackson 5 · X4 Jackson 5 [2010]
IS YOUR CHICKEN NOW (CAN YOU DO IT, CAN YOU DO IT, CAN YOU DO IT)
LET ME SEE YOU GET AWAY, GET AWAY
WHEN THE BAND STARTS KICKIN' NOW
SHOW ME HOW FUNKY
IS YOUR CHICKEN NOW (CAN YOU DO IT, CAN YOU DO IT, CAN YOU DO IT)
LET ME SEE YOU GET AWAY, GET AWAY
WHEN THE BAND STARTS KICKIN' NOW
OH, IF YOU CAN DO THE FUNKY CHICKEN BETTER THAN I CAN
I DON'T MIND GIVIN' IN TO THE BADDEST MAN (TO THE BADDEST MAN)
OOH, BUT I SAID I(I SAID I) LIKE COMPETITION (LIKE COMPETITION)
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH CAUSE A LITTLE COMPETITION NOW KEEPS ME CONDITION NOW
OH, OH, OH SO YOU BETTER COME ON (COME ON)COME ON (COME ON)
SO GET YOURSELF IN THE GROOVE AND GET READY TO MOVE, COME ON
CHORUS
YOU'VE BEEN SPREADIN' RUMORS
YOU'RE THE BADDEST ON TWO FEET
LET ME TELL YOU BUDDY
I'M READY TO COMPETE
WE'RE GONNA HAVE A SHOWDOWN
I'M READY, HOW 'BOUT YOU
OH, WE'RE GONNA DANCE TIL THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
OR 'TIL THE SUN COME SHININ' THROUGH
COME ON (COME ON) COME ON (COME ON) COME ON YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH
PUT YOURSELF IN THE GROOVE AND GET READY TO MOVE, COME ON
WE'RE GONNA HAVE A SHOWDOWN
GONNA GET THE LOW DOWN YEAH, YEAH, YEAH
SHOWDOWN
YOU OUGHT TO BE AROUND
How Funky Is Your Chicken
How Funky Is Your Chicken stands as a vibrant example of the Jackson 5's playful approach to soul and funk during their later recording years. The track captures the group's signature energy, blending tight harmonies with a rhythmic groove that defined their transition from pure pop to a more textured sound. As part of their extensive discography, the song highlights the brothers' ability to infuse everyday subjects with infectious musicality. The recording showcases their dynamic vocal interplay and polished production values, hallmarks of their work with Motown and subsequent labels. This piece remains a testament to the group's enduring influence on R&B, offering listeners a snapshot of their creative evolution and commitment to delivering upbeat, danceable music that resonated with audiences across generations.