I finally read Laura Hillenbrand's account of the life and times of Seabiscuit the racehorse. Great book about a great story. Why am I mentioning this? She had mentioned in the book that somewhere out there is a disco song referencing the Biscuit. So I looked for it. And there is. I'm just as surprised as you. I probably shouldn't be, but I am.
It's full title is Seabiscuit in the Fifth, and the song has a fairly typical disco beat with a groovy-ass bass line. It was released in 1980, performed by Belinda West. The title refers to a tipster telling the listener to bet on Seabiscuit on the fifth race of the day. The lyrics also makes mention to "Secretariat in the Derby", which of course is a reference to another famous racehorse at the Kentucky Derby (Secretariat was the 1973 Triple Crown Champion).
Most of the lyrics reference the typical "man, why don't you do me right?" that is so common in pop songs, but the integration of the horse race-speak is unique. And, she knows something ain't right, and she got it "straight from the horse's mouth."
Now, if I can just find some footage of Seabiscuit playing the piano...
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