“Rock the Boat” is a song by The Hues Corporation, released in 1973 on their debut album “Freedom for the Stallion”. It was written by Wally Holmes. The single edit later appeared on certain editions of their 1974 second album ‘Rockin’ Soul’. On May 19th, 1974, it entered Billboard’s Hot Top 100 chart at #83, eventually peaking at #1 for one week on June 30th, 1974, and spending a total of 18 weeks on the chart. The song peaked at #1 on the Pop chart and #2 on the R&B chart in 1974. Additionally, it was a hit in the Netherlands, reaching #7 on the Single Top 100, and peaked at #9 on the Billboard Dance/Disco chart in the US.

The Hues Corporation’s “Rock the Boat” initially had sexual undertones, but the band transformed it into a disco hit celebrating taking chances on love. It’s a metaphor for disrupting the status quo, inspiring other songs like “Rock Your Baby”. Originally released in 1973, the song gained traction with the rise of disco, becoming a hit after radio embraced the genre. “Rock the Boat” metaphorically explores love and the importance of stability in relationships, using imagery of a boat sailing on the ocean. “Rock the Boat” remains one of the most iconic disco songs, selling over 2 million copies and continuing to inspire musicians and fans.