Historical Note

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Moby - 'flower' (official — Audio)

: While used as a game, the lyrics have deeper historical roots. "Old Miss Lucy's dead and gone" is often interpreted as a reference to the death of a slave owner. The phrase "Green Sally" referred to young girls who were directed to rise and squat in rhythm, with the "last one to squat" jokingly threatened with manual labor like cotton picking. The "Bring Sally Up" Challenge

: The vocals belong to Mattie Gardner , Mary Gardner , and Jessie Lee Pratcher , recorded in the late 1950s by ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax in Como, Mississippi. Moby - 'Flower' (Official Audio)

The song has become a staple in fitness communities, particularly , where it was popularized by athletes like Rich Froning around 2013. : While used as a game, the lyrics

is a track by American electronica musician Moby , originally released in June 2000 on the soundtrack for the film Gone in 60 Seconds . It later appeared on his compilation album Play: The B Sides in October 2000. The song is globally recognized as the soundtrack for the viral "Bring Sally Up" fitness challenge. Musical Background and Sampling The "Bring Sally Up" Challenge : The vocals

: The song heavily samples "Green Sally, Up" , a black children's singing game from the American South.