The Ram Jam Band were formed around 196… Read Full Bio ↴Geno brings the party to you
The Ram Jam Band were formed around 1964 and evolved out of a group called Les Blues who were formed to rival a English group with a Black American singer called Milton And The Continentals. Before taking on Geno Washington, they had been backing a British Blues singer by the name of Errol Dixon. Their first single featuring Dixon, "Shake, Shake, Senora" / "Akinla" released on Columbia had sunk without a trace.
Geno Washington was a U.S. airman stationed in East Anglia who became well known for his impromptu performances in London nightclubs. In 1965, guitarist Pete Gage needed a singer front his new band and replace the previous singer Errol Dixon, and asked Washington to join and the latter was discharged from the U.S. Air force, he became the band's frontman.
The band broke up in the autumn of 1969 and the band members went their own ways while Geno Washington continued as a solo artist before returning to the United States.
Land Of 1000 Dances
Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band Lyrics
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One, two, three!
You gotta know how to pony like Bony Maronie
Mashed Potato, do the Alligator
Put your hands on your hips, let your back-bone slip
Do the Watusi, like my little Lucy
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Need somebody to help me say it one time
You know I feel alright.
Feel pretty good y'all.
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Need somebody to help me say it one time
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Dance with me honey, like Long Tall Sally
Twistin' with Lucy, doin the Watusi
Gotta hold of your back, I like it like that
Do the Jerk, watch me work
Ah, do it!
The lyrics of "Land of 1000 Dances" by Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band seem to be encouraging people to dance and have a good time. The song mentions various popular dance moves from the 1960s, such as the pony, mashed potato, alligator, Watusi, and jerk. These dance moves were typically done at parties and clubs, and were part of the broader culture of the time that encouraged self-expression and free-spiritedness.
The lyrics also mention specific people such as Bony Maronie and Long Tall Sally, who were likely popular musicians or dancers at the time. The repetition of the phrase "na na na na na" throughout the song adds to the celebratory and carefree spirit of the music.
Overall, "Land of 1000 Dances" is a fun and upbeat song that embodies the excitement and joy of 1960s dance culture. The lyrics encourage listeners to let loose and have some fun on the dance floor, celebrating the power of music and movement to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three!
Let's get started!
You gotta know how to pony like Bony Maronie
To dance well, you need to know how to move your body like Bony Maronie did when he danced.
Mashed Potato, do the Alligator
Perform the dance moves known as 'Mashed Potato' and 'Alligator'.
Put your hands on your hips, let your back-bone slip
Place your hands on your hips and loosen your back muscles.
Do the Watusi, like my little Lucy
Perform the dance called 'Watusi' with your partner Lucy.
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Nonsensical sounds that represent the rhythm of the song.
Need somebody to help me say it one time
Can someone sing the chorus with me?
You know I feel alright.
I feel good about the way we are dancing.
Feel pretty good y'all.
We are dancing so well that it makes me feel even better.
Dance with me honey, like Long Tall Sally
Dance with me in a way that is reminiscent of Long Tall Sally.
Twistin' with Lucy, doin the Watusi
Dance the 'Watusi' while twisting with Lucy.
Gotta hold of your back, I like it like that
I enjoy holding onto your back while dancing this way.
Do the Jerk, watch me work
Let's perform the dance called 'The Jerk' together.
Ah, do it!
Come on, let's keep dancing!
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Written by: Christopher Kenner
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