*On this day in 1974, Carl Douglas began a two-week reign at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with “Kung Fu Fighting,” a song that was recorded in 10 minutes with only two takes, and was ...

The lyrics of a popular song released in the 1970s may have helped police in Lawrence identify those believed to be behind a string of vandalism cases in the northern part of the city.

More here. The UK Daily Mail tracked down the song's composer who said: Carl Douglas described the decision to arrest Mr Ledger as 'political correctness gone mad' because the song was not racist.

The nine-note tune made famous in Carl Douglas' 1974 song has served as a stereotype of Asian music since the 19th century. How The 'Kung Fu Fighting' Melody Came To Represent Asia Since this is a ...

Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas Yes, the Carl Douglas disco classic was originally - up until the last possible minute - planned to be a B-side.

Q: In the Billy Joel song “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” there’s a line that goes, “You could really be a (something) baby, if you just give it ...

In 1974, the disco song “Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting” shot to the top of the pop music charts in Canada, the U.S., Britain, and Australia. This catchy certified “gold” tune by Carl ...

Oklahoma-born Chuck Norris was Bruce Lee's nemesis in one of the many kung fu flicks that did big business at the box office in the 1970s.