He was born in Spring Gulley, SC, USA, and raised in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended South Philadelphia High School with Frankie Avalon and Fabian. The wife of American Bandstand's host Dick Clark suggested the name "Chubby Checker" to Evans as a take-off on then-popular singer Fats Domino. In 1964, he married Catharina Lodders, a Dutch girl who had been Miss World in 1962.
His material during his 1960s heyday was recorded for Cameo-Parkway Records and along with the label's other material, became unavailable after the early 1970s because of the company's internal legal disputes. For decades, almost all compilations of Checker's hits consisted of re-recordings.
Dancin' Party
Chubby Checker Lyrics
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Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, oh yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Are you ready, yeah
Let's have a ball at the hall tonight
Booth the girl with the early blight
Make a scene with the record machine
At the dancin' party tonight
Come on let's fry the potatoes too
Watusi girl is the dance to do
Twist and shout 'til we knock ourselves out
At the dancin' party tonight
'Cause summer time is party time
And everything's alright
'Cause everyone is feelin' fine
And every night is Saturday night yeah
Mess around, Bristol stompin' too
Pony now like it's all brand new
Any dance that you wanna do
At the dancin' party tonight
Yeah let's go now, come on
Come on let's fry the potatoes too
Watusi girl is the dance to do
Twist and shout 'til we knock ourselves out
At the dancin' party tonight
'Cause summer time is party time
And everything's alright
'Cause everyone is feelin' fine
And every night is Saturday night yeah
Bake a cake let's shake them shakes
Jump and stomp 'til the ceiling breaks
Have no fear, 'cause the gang's all here
At the twistin' party tonight
Is my lil sis here? Yeah
Is Dee Dee here? Yeah
Are the Orlons here? Yeah
Are the Drake Brothers here? Yeah
Ar get yourselves down, go ahead
The lyrics to Chubby Checker's "Dancin' Party" depict a scene of excitement and energy at a dance party. The song starts with a call-and-response of "everybody say yeah," which sets the tone for the lively atmosphere of the party. The chorus repeats the idea that summertime is party time, and everyone is feeling fine. It emphasizes the idea that every night feels like Saturday night during this festive time.
The verses describe the various dances and activities happening at the party. The lyrics mention "frying the potatoes," which was a dance craze at the time. The watusi, twist, and Bristol stomp are also referenced as popular dances of the time. The camaraderie of the party is highlighted with the lyric, "have no fear, 'cause the gang's all here," which invites listeners to join in on the fun.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dancin' Party" capture the excitement and camaraderie of a lively dance party. The song celebrates the unity and joy that comes with sharing in the experience of music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody say yeah, yeah
Encouraging everyone to express their enthusiasm.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, oh yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Repeating and emphasizing the energetic response of the crowd.
Are you ready, yeah
Asking the audience if they are prepared to have a good time.
Let's have a ball at the hall tonight
Suggesting that they are going to have a great time at the event tonight.
Booth the girl with the early blight
Encouraging the audience to dance even if they have flaws or imperfections.
Make a scene with the record machine
Encouraging the audience to go wild and have fun with the music.
At the dancin' party tonight
Referring to the specific event where everyone is going to dance and have a good time.
Come on let's fry the potatoes too
Suggesting that they are going to cook and enjoy some food together at the party.
Watusi girl is the dance to do
Introducing and recommending a popular dance for everyone to perform.
Twist and shout 'til we knock ourselves out
Encouraging everyone to dance with all their energy and enthusiasm.
At the dancin' party tonight
Reminder of the location and purpose of the event.
'Cause summer time is party time
Highlighting the time of year and occasion to celebrate and have fun.
And everything's alright
Assuring the audience that everything is great and they can relax and enjoy themselves.
'Cause everyone is feelin' fine
Implying that the positive vibe and joy is contagious, and everyone is happy and excited.
And every night is Saturday night yeah
Suggesting that every day feels like the weekend when they are dancing and partying together.
Mess around, Bristol stompin' too
Introducing and suggesting some playful and lively dances to perform.
Pony now like it's all brand new
Encouraging everyone to dance like they have never danced before.
Any dance that you wanna do
Empowering and encouraging everyone to express themselves through the dances they prefer.
At the dancin' party tonight
Repeating the key information and message about the event.
Yeah let's go now, come on
Encouraging people to start dancing and having fun right away.
Bake a cake let's shake them shakes
Suggesting that they will enjoy some food and dance enthusiastically.
Jump and stomp 'til the ceiling breaks
Encouraging everyone to dance wildly with as much energy as they can.
Have no fear, 'cause the gang's all here
Assuring the audience that there is nothing to worry about and everyone is present and ready to have fun.
At the twistin' party tonight
Reminding everyone that they are at a party to dance and twist the night away.
Is my lil sis here? Yeah
Checking with the audience if a specific person is there and able to join in the dancing party.
Is Dee Dee here? Yeah
Checking with the audience if another specific person is present and able to participate.
Are the Orlons here? Yeah
Asking if a group is present and suggesting that it is time for them to perform or join the dancing party.
Are the Drake Brothers here? Yeah
Asking if another group is in attendance and hinting at the possibility of a performance or joining in the party.
Ar get yourselves down, go ahead
Encouraging everyone to come down and start dancing right away.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Dave Appell, Kal Mann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@richardhall9815
OMG this is such a great song. I could listen to this over and over again all day long!
@bufb
Me too
@johnstuart6383
Some songs are timeless - It's just good time music.
@aliyarahman85
The kind of song that you can listen to with the love of your life.
@federicomelendez308
I used to hear: "Come on, let's fry the potatoes too
Watussi girl wants to dance with you..." XDXDXDXD
@potdog1000
loved this
@boogerbrains138
"And Penny I told you about that hair, all ragged up like a teenage Jezebel"
@theeasybeats5913
Quarter To 3 brought me here, a lot of songs sounded like this back then
@belisarioguerra1279
Original: Chubby Checker ( U.S. ) - Dancin' party ( Appell - Mann ) ( 1962 ). Covers: Sylvie Vartan - Comme l'été dernier ( 10/1962 ). Henry El Diablo ( España ) - Fiesta danzante ( 1963 ).
@eddiesaunders7572
Love it