About The Song
“The Hustle” is a disco song by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony that reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts in the summer of 1975. It also peaked at No. 1 on the Canadian RPM charts, No. 9 on the Australian Singles Chart, and No. 3 in the UK.
Beyond its groove, the song resonates with listeners due to its deeper meaning. It’s a song that encourages people to let loose, have fun, and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. Van McCoy’s creation represents a significant era in music history, where disco was at its peak. The song’s popularity led to the creation of a dance craze called “The Hustle,” characterized by a series of steps that became a cultural phenomenon during the mid-1970s disco era.