In 1988 Together Again Video Productions and Warner Bros Records produced a television spinoff called "The Kidsongs TV Show" for syndication. The series ran for 2 years mostly on network affiliates on Saturday mornings. These shows were built around the premise of kids making their own tv shows with the motto "Made by Kids, For Kids and Starring Kids". The child hosts presented the Kidsongs Music Videos in a Top 10 Countdown format. After its syndication runs, the series moved to the Disney Channel and ran there for another 4 years.
Creators Rosenstein and Gowers created a new version of "The Kidsongs TV Show" for PBS in partnership with Warner Bros. Records and Chicago Public Television station WTTW. [1]. Public television relaunched the show. Many of the original Kidsongs videos were used in the public television series along with new educational content.
The opening credits were redone every season to show each new cast. Kidsongs kept its same time slot the entire series run. Five seasons were produced and the series ran for 10 years on Public Television. Some of the episodes have been released on DVD.
Twist And Shout
Kidsongs Lyrics
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(Shake it up baby)
Twist and shout
(Twist and shout)
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon baby now
(C'mon baby)
C'mon and work it on out
(Work it on out)
Well work it on out honey
(Work it on out)
You know you look so good
(You look so good)
You know you got me goin' now
(Got me goin')
Just like I knew you would
(Like I knew you would)
You know you twist your little girl
(Twist your little girl)
You know you twist so fine
(Twist so fine)
C'mon and twist a little closer now
(Twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine
(Let me know you're mine)
Well shake it shake it shake it baby now
(Shake it up baby)
Well shake it shake it shake it baby now
(Shake it up baby)
Well shake it shake it shake it baby now
(Shake it up baby)
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah
The lyrics to Kidsongs’ version of the classic song “Twist and Shout” are a call to action for both the singer and the listener. The lyrics urge the listener to shake it up and twist and shout, and the singer is excitedly telling their partner to come on and work it on out. The song creates a joyful and upbeat atmosphere that encourages people to dance and move their bodies in response to the energetic rhythm. The repetition of phrases like “shake it up baby” and “twist and shout” add to the song’s contagious energy and help to make it an iconic dance hit.
Line by Line Meaning
Well shake it up baby now
Encouragement to move and dance energetically
(Shake it up baby)
Reiteration of the previous line
Twist and shout
Instruction to perform a popular dance move and vocalize enthusiasm
(Twist and shout)
Reiteration of the previous line
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon baby now
Request for enthusiastic participation in the dancing and fun
(C'mon baby)
Reiteration of the previous line
C'mon and work it on out
Instruction to continue the energetic dancing
(Work it on out)
Reiteration of the previous line
Well work it on out honey
Encouragement to continue the energetic dancing and audience member addressed affectionately
(Work it on out)
Reiteration of the previous line
You know you look so good
Compliment on the individual's appearance and ability to dance
(You look so good)
Reiteration of the previous line
You know you got me goin' now
Acknowledgment of the individual's influence on the performer's enthusiasm
(Got me goin')
Reiteration of the previous line
Just like I knew you would
Recognition of the individual's expected behavior in regard to dancing and socializing
(Like I knew you would)
Reiteration of the previous line
You know you twist your little girl
Acknowledgment of the individual's skill in performing the dance move
(Twist your little girl)
Reiteration of the previous line
You know you twist so fine
Compliment on the individual's ability to perform the dance move well
(Twist so fine)
Reiteration of the previous line
C'mon and twist a little closer now
Request for physical proximity while dancing
(Twist a little closer)
Reiteration of the previous line
And let me know that you're mine
Suggestive statement indicating a romantic or possessive interest
(Let me know you're mine)
Reiteration of the previous line
Well shake it shake it shake it baby now
Repeated encouragement to dance energetically
(Shake it up baby)
Reiteration of the previous line
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah
Vocalization of excitement, enjoyment, and encouragement
Writer(s): Bert Russell, Phil Medley
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.