Dance Dance Dance
Joey Dee 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!
In Joey Dee's song Dance Dance Dance, the lyrics are calling on the listener to join in on various popular dances of the time, including the Pony, the Mashed Potato, the Alligator, the Watusi, and the Jerk. The first verse mentions the Pony, a dance popularized by Chubby Checker's song "Pony Time," and references Bony Maronie, a 1957 song by Larry Williams. The second verse references Long Tall Sally, a song by Little Richard that was also a popular dance tune. The Watusi was a dance craze that originated in Africa and became popular in the United States in the early 1960s.
The lyrics are repetitive and upbeat, encouraging the listener to participate in the dance craze. The use of repetition and call-and-response style vocals contribute to the song's energetic and party-like atmosphere. The song's catchy melody and rhythm make it a popular choice for dance parties and events.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three!
Let's get ready to dance and have some fun!
You gotta know how to pony like Bony Maronie
To dance this style, you need to have some skills and knowledge, just like Bony Maronie.
Mashed Potato, do the Alligator
We are going to do the mashed potato and then switch to doing the alligator.
Put your hands on your hips, let your back-bone slip
Get ready to move and have fun. Put your hands on your hips and loosen up your back.
Do the Watusi, like my little Lucy
We are going to do the watusi dance move, just like my little Lucy.
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
These lyrics are just for fun and don't have any specific meaning.
Need somebody to help me say it one time
I need someone to help me sing this part of the song.
You know I feel alright. Feel pretty good y'all.
Dancing and having fun makes me feel good and happy.
Dance with me honey, like Long Tall Sally
Let's dance together like Long Tall Sally and have a great time.
Twistin' with Lucy, doin the Watusi
We're going to do the twist while dancing the watusi.
Gotta hold of your back, I like it like that
I like how we're holding onto each other's back while dancing.
Do the Jerk, watch me work
Now we're going to do the jerk dance move and I'll show you how it's done.
Ah, do it!
Let's keep dancing and having fun!
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTOPHER KENNER
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sauquoit13456
On this day in 1963 {October 19th} Joey Dee and the Starliters began a tour of Belgium...
Ten weeks earlier on August 3rd the group's 'Dance, Dance, Dance" was at #89 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart, that was also its peak position and last day on the chart...
Between 1960 and 1963 the group had nine Top 100 records; two made the Top 10, "Peppermint Twist - Part One" peaked at #1 for three weeks in 1961 and "Shout - Part One" reached #6 for one week in 1962...
* "Dance, Dance, Dance" was also their ninth and last charted record...
4lionking
Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes singing back up!