"Give It Up" is a song by American disco group KC and the Sunshine Band,[3] although it was simply credited as KC in many countries, including the US. Following the backlash against many disco artists on the charts at the beginning of the 1980s, the song was a comeback hit for the act in the US. Epic Records refused to release it; however, the independent Meca Records label showed its support and the song peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1984.
The song had been an even bigger hit in the UK several months earlier, where it had hit No. 1 for three weeks in August 1983.[4] It went on to become the 18th best-selling single of the year in the UK. It was the last of the band's hits in the US and UK, and the most successful of its 10 UK hits. The song also went to No. 2 in Belgium. No. 3 in Australia and top 10 in several other countries.
In 1993 Danish group Cut 'N' Move scored a big hit with their version of "Give It Up", which went to number-one in Australia and Denmark.
In 1993, "Give It Up" was covered by Danishdance group Cut 'N' Move. Their version was very successful in several countries between 1993 and 1994, selling over one million copies. It reached number-one in Denmark for five weeks and in Australia for four weeks. The song also peaked at number 2 in Norway, number 5 in New Zealand and number 6 in Austria, Germany and Sweden. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 31 in August 1993. "Give It Up" was the first Danish record to hit the German Top 10 in a decade and was certified Gold there. In Australia, it was certified Platinum. It is sung by Zindy Laursen and Thera Hoeymans. A colorful music video was made to accompany the song. Cut 'N' Move covered the song again in 1997 for Dancemania Covers.
A version of the song is also sung by the Barmy Army for England batter Alastair Cook, with the words "Ali, Ali Cook" replacing "Baby, Give it up". For the final few overs of day four of Cook's final test match at The Oval (when he had just scored a farewell century), the song was sung continuously by the raucous crowd- led by Cook's friends in a hospitality box.
The song was chanted by Braehead Clan fans in their appreciation of netminder Kyle Jones.
The song is chanted by Manchester United supporters in their appreciation of Nicky Butt.
The song is chanted by Tottenham Hotspur supporters in their appreciation of Rafael van der Vaart.
The song was featured as the closing theme for Obrolan Artis dalam Berita, an infotainment program on Indonesian television network SCTV from its debut in 2002 until the final episode in early 2005.
At Queen's University, the song is used for the "Clark Hall Pub Dance", an engineering tradition performed at frosh week, sporting events, and other large gatherings.
The song is chanted by Ajax supporters in their appreciation of Donny van de Beek.
The song is played at the beginning of concerts by Scottish singer Gerry Cinnamon.[42]