The Sheik of Araby

Ken "Snakehips" Johnson & His West Indian Dance Band

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Ken "Snakehips" Johnson & His West Indian Dance Band

Ken "Snakehips" Johnson & His West Indian Dance Band were a British jazz and dance band active during the 1930s and 1940s. Led by Ken "Snakehips" Johnson, who was of Sierra Leonean and Scottish descent, the band played a mix of swing, Jamaican mento, Cuban and other Caribbean musical styles. They were known for their vibrant live performances and had a significant impact on the British dance music scene at the time. Unfortunately, their career was cut short when Johnson and several band members tragically died during a German bombing raid in 1941. more »


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2012
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"I'm the Sheik of Araby, 
Your love belongs to me.
At night when you're asleep 
Into your tent I'll creep.
The stars that shine above,
Will light our way to love.
You'll rule this land with me;

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Written by: Ted Snyder, Harry B. Smith, Francis Wheeler

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