La Locomocion (The Loco-Motion) / Desamparo Y Perdido (Destitute & Losin')

Released in 1974 by Capitol Records, this single features Grand Funk Railroad's hard rock interpretation of the 1962 Little Eva hit, The Loco-Motion. The band's version was produced by Todd Rundgren, who sought to capture a high-energy, arena-ready sound that reflected the group's massive commercial popularity during the mid-1970s. The track was a significant success for the trio, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of their most recognizable recordings.

The B-side, Desamparo Y Perdido, underscores the band's transition toward a more polished, pop-oriented production style compared to their earlier, grittier blues-rock origins. While the band faced criticism from some contemporary music reviewers who felt the cover lacked the nuance of the original, it was widely received by fans as a quintessential example of the era's radio-friendly rock, solidifying Grand Funk Railroad's place as a dominant force in the American music industry.