Zig-Zagging / I Got To Handle It

Released in 1966 on the Atlantic-distributed ATCO label, this 45-rpm single features The Capitols, a soul and R&B vocal group from Detroit. The track 'Zig-Zagging' is notable for its connection to the band's signature high-energy dance sound, often associated with their primary producer Ollie McLaughlin. The record emerged during a period when the group was attempting to capitalize on the mainstream success of their earlier hit 'Cool Jerk,' aiming to capture the infectious, rhythm-driven appeal that defined the mid-sixties Northern Soul scene.

The production style reflects the classic Detroit soul aesthetic of the era, prioritizing tight horn arrangements and a driving percussion section designed for the dance floor. While The Capitols became synonymous with the 'Cool Jerk' craze, 'Zig-Zagging' serves as a representative example of the group's continued efforts to refine that formula. Like many releases under the ATCO imprint, the record was marketed toward both pop and rhythm and blues radio, though it remained a more localized success compared to their breakout chart-toppers.