Reverend Shawn Amos Brings “The Loco-Motion” into His Dance Party Series

Today, acclaimed songwriter, author, and blues soul revivalist Reverend Shawn Amos shares his new single “The Loco-Motion,” the latest release in his ongoing Dance Party series. Originally recorded by Little Eva and released in 1962, the song arrived as an early example of the era’s shift toward dance-driven soul—a shared invitation to move and take part. Known for his inventive reinterpretations of classic material, Amos applies his signature harmonica-driven style to the song’s familiar m