Willie And The Hand Jive
Johnny Otis feat. Shuggie Otis Lyrics
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He got a cool little chick named Rockin' Billie
Do you walk and stroll with Susie Q
And do that crazy hand jive too?
Papa told Willie "you'll ruin my home
You and that hand jive has got to go"
Willie said "papa, don't put me down
Hand jive, hand jive
Hand jive, doin' that crazy hand jive
Mama, mama, look at uncle Joe, look at him
He's doin' that hand jive with sister Flo
Even gave baby sister a dime, hey, hey
Said "do that hand jive one more time"
Well, a doctor and a lawyer and a indian chief
They all dig that crazy beat
Way-Out Willie gave them all a treat, yeah
When he did the hand jive with his feet
Hand jive, hand jive
Hand jive, doin' that crazy hand jive, hey, hey
Come on, sugar, yeah!
Well, Willie and Billie got married last fall
They had a little Willie Junior and that ain't all
You know that baby got greatness and it's plain to see, hey, hey
Doin' that hand jive on T.V., come on
Hand jive, hand jive
(Why don't you) hand jive, doin' that crazy hand jive
Hey, hey, well
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Johnny Otis’s song “Willie and the Hand Jive” is a catchy tune about a man named Way-Out Willie and his love for the hand jive. The chorus of the song is dedicated to the hand jive, a dance move that was popular in the 1950s. The lyrics of the song talk about Willie’s obsession with the hand jive, which seems to create problems with his family. Willie’s father doesn’t approve of the dance move and warns him to stay away from it. However, Willie insists on doing the hand jive and ends up causing arguments with his family.
The song also talks about how famous and well-loved the hand jive is, with a doctor, a lawyer, and an Indian chief all enjoying the dance move. The lyrics suggest that even babies love the hand jive and will dance along to it. The song ends with Willie and his wife, Billie, having a baby named Willie Junior, who has inherited his father's love for the hand jive and even appears on TV to show off his moves.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the hand jive, a dance that captivated the 1950s music scene and continues to be celebrated today. It tells a story of a man who is passionate about his love for dance and shows how this love can bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a cat named Way-Out Willie
I am aware of a cool guy with crazy skills named Way-Out Willie
He got a cool little chick named Rockin' Billie
He has a very attractive lady to be with named Rockin' Billie
Do you walk and stroll with Susie Q
Do you like to enjoy and dance along to Susie Q's music
And do that crazy hand jive too?
And then showoff your amazing hand jive skills
Papa told Willie "you'll ruin my home
Willie's Dad warned him that his crazy hand jive is ruining the home environment
You and that hand jive has got to go"
He insisted Willie that he needs to stop the hand jive trend.
Willie said "papa, don't put me down
Willie tried to persuade his father that he shouldn't discourage him
Been doin' that hand jive all over town"
He tried to prove how popular the hand jive trend is in the town and how it's drawing people together
Hand jive, hand jive
It's all about the hand jive we all love
Hand jive, doin' that crazy hand jive
It's all about that cool hand jive everybody wants to do
Mama, mama, look at uncle Joe, look at him
Mama, mama, look over there at uncle Joe showing off his hand jive skill
He's doin' that hand jive with sister Flo
He's having fun showing off his moves with his sister Flo
Even gave baby sister a dime, hey, hey
He was so happy after showing off his skills that he even gave his baby sister a dime
Said "do that hand jive one more time"
He loved it so much, he wants her sister to do it one more time
Well, a doctor and a lawyer and a indian chief
Even people from all profession, like doctors, lawyers and indian chiefs loves hand jive dance
They all dig that crazy beat
They are all crazy about this hand jive and loves the music
Way-Out Willie gave them all a treat, yeah
Way-Out Willie gave everyone present there a special treat of crazy hand jive dance
When he did the hand jive with his feet
He did something rare and unique by performing hand jive with his feet and amazed everyone there
Come on, sugar, yeah!
Let's do it together, sugar! Come on
Well, Willie and Billie got married last fall
Last fall, Willie and Billie tied the knot and wedded finally
They had a little Willie Junior and that ain't all
They were blessed with a little baby boy named Willie Junior and it wasn't the end of their story
You know that baby got greatness and it's plain to see, hey, hey
It's clear and evident that the baby born is going to be great and special
Doin' that hand jive on T.V., come on
They are going to show their amazing hand jive skills on the television and invite everyone to join them
Hand jive, hand jive
It's time for the famous hand jive
(Why don't you) hand jive, doin' that crazy hand jive
Why don't you join us for this amazing hand jive dance and showoff your cool moves with us
Hey, hey, well
This is really exciting!
Yeah, yeah
We are all very excited, yeah yeah!
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Written by: JOHNNY OTIS
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