"Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)" is a 1961 rock song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and was recorded by the Coasters for their 1962 album, Coast Along with the Coasters.The Coasters, Coast Along with the Coasters Retrieved February 24, 2012. The song reached #16 on the R&B chart and #23 on The Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.The Coasters charting singles Retrieved February 24, 2012 The subject of the song is depicted as a burlesque dancer or exotic dancer, "wearing nothing but a button and a bow."
Cover versions Elvis Presley in the film and on the 1964 soundtrack album RoustaboutElvis Presley, Roustabout Retrieved February 25, 2012 and the 1968 NBC Comeback Special The Downliners Sect on their 1964 album, The SectThe Downliners Sect, The Sect Retrieved February 25, 2012 Cher and Eric Stoltz, performed in the 1985 film Mask Nathan Cavaleri, with Chris Bailey on his 1992 single release Mickey Gilley, 1966 Ray Stevens, 1969 Kaleidoscope on their 1976 album When Scopes Collide Featured in Smokey Joe's Cafe (revue), a jukebox musical featuring the works of Leiber & Stoller
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