Samples and Covers
"Rock the Boat" was covered in 1982 by the Dutch/American singer Forrest Thomas. His version also made the UK top five (number 4) and the top 10 of the American Dance/Disco chart. Jacob Miller and the Inner Circle cut a reggae version of the song in 1974.
There is a reference to the song's distinctive bridge in Jurassic 5 track "Concrete Schoolyard".
Richard Finch of KC and the Sunshine Band has said that "Rock The Boat" played a partial role in inspiring the hit "Rock Your Baby". The song was also featured in the 1996 film The Cable Guy, the 1999 film Man on the Moon, and a commercial for M&M's.
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