_{Grand Funk ‘The Loco-Motion’ ad via Billboard March 03, 1974}

Grand Funk (aka Grand Funk Railroad) released their cover of Goffin & King’s “The Loco-Motion” in early 1974 and it climbed to #1 on the Hot 100 – just like Little Eva’s version in 1962.

This rocked up take on the famed dance tune was produced by Todd Rundgren and appeared on Grand Funk’s Shinin’ On LP of March ’74. Feel the Funk.

Grand Funk, ‘The Loco-Motion’ (1974)

Previously on Classic 70s Ads: Tina Turner, ‘Acid Queen’ (1975)

More Grand Funk & ‘The Loco-Motion’ (Live Version): Music For Monday: Grand Funk, ‘The Loco-Motion’ (1974)