The Clapping Song
Belle Stars
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Three six nine, the goose drank wine. The monkey chew tobacco on the street car line. The line broke, the monkey got choked and they all went to heaven in a little rowboat. Clap Pat Clap Pat Clap Pat Slap! Clap Pat! Clap your hand, Pat it on your partner's hand . . . Right Hand. Clap Pat Clap your hand. Cross it with your left arm. Pat you partner's left palm. Clap Pat, Clap your hand, Pat your partner's right palm with your right palm again. Clap Slap, Clap your hand, Slap your thighs and sing a little song. My mother told me, If I was goody. that she would buy me a rubber dolly. My Aunty told her I kissed a soldier, now she won't buy me a rubber dolly. (Spoken) Three six nine, the goose drank wine. The monkey chew tobacco on the street car line. The line broke, the monkey got choked and they all went to heaven in a little rowboat. Clap Clap (Clap your hands and prepare to pat) Pat (Take your right arm Put your partner's right palm with your right palm) Clap (Take your hand back and clap) Pat (Take your right arm, cross your right arm with your left arm. Pat your partner's left palm with your left palm.) Clap(Take your hand back and Clap) Pat (Take your right arm, cross your left arm Pat your partner's right palm with your right palm.) Clap(Now back, with a clap) Slap (Take the pats of your palms and slap your thighs and watch the fun materialize as you sing this little song. . . My mother told me, If I was goody. that she would buy me a rubber dolly. My Aunty told her I kissed a soldier, now she won't buy me a rubber dolly. Clap Pat Clap Pat Clap Pat Clap Slap!
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Written by: Kay Werner, Sue Werner, Lincoln Chase
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Clapping Song" was initially released by singer Shirley Ellis in 1965, which was later covered by British new wave band, the Belle Stars, in 1982.
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Chart PositionThe Belle Stars' version of "The Clapping Song" achieved significant success. It peaked at No. 11 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music GenreBelle Stars is often categorized as a new wave or post-punk band. Their version of "The Clapping Song" carries the band's signature ska-influenced sound.
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LineupThe Belle Stars are an all-female line-up. They were active between 1980 and 1986 and consisted of members: Stella Barker, Clare Hirst, Sarah Jane Owen, Judy Parsons, Lesley Shone, and Miranda Joyce.
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Rhyme PatternThe original "Clapping Song" by Shirley Ellis was scored in a way that young children could easily learn it. The song itself has a unique rhyme pattern and accompanying clapping routine, elements that Belle Stars kept in their cover version.
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Album AppearanceThe Belle Stars' version of "The Clapping Song" is part of several albums, including their self-titled album, as well as the compilation album "80's Giga Hits Collection."
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Music VideoThe music video for the Belle Stars' version is notable for featuring impressive, synchronized clapping routines.
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CollaborationBelle Stars' version of "The Clapping Song" was produced by renowned producer Peter Collins, who has worked with influential artists like Gary Moore, Bon Jovi, and Nick Cave.
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Song DurationThe original version of "The Clapping Song" by Belle Stars lasts 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
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LegacyThough Belle Stars disbanded in 1986, their version of "The Clapping Song" remains one of the band's most recognizable tracks. It is a staple of 1980s music compilations and is frequently used in retro-themed media.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song's rhymes and clapping patterns have influenced many other songs and games, making it an enduring element of popular culture.
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