Little Egypt (Ying-Yang) / Down In Mexico

Little Egypt (Ying-Yang) was originally released by The Coasters in 1961 as a novelty rock and roll single written by the prolific duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The song is a humorous narrative featuring the character Little Egypt, a dancer at a carnival, and was designed to showcase the group's signature theatrical, comedic vocal style that had become a hallmark of the Atlantic and Atco record labels during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

This specific 1973 release on the ATCO label serves as a retrospective reissue of the track, which remained one of the group's most enduring hits. During this era, Atco frequently re-pressed their classic catalog to satisfy the ongoing demand for oldies radio airplay and the growing interest in doo-wop and early rock and roll. The design reflects the standard Atco aesthetic of that period, focusing on clean typography and the iconic label branding that defined the company's output during its golden age.