Seaside Shuffle
Terry Dactyl
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It's a warm day The sun is shining Someone says "Let's go to Brighton" So we all get up on our friends car; Hold on tight 'cause we're doing ninety miles per hour We left a London where it's hot We're heading for our favorite spot Down on the coast way past the town of Crawley Where the breeze blows and the air tastes of the sea We a walk along the promenade pier Spend a pound or two on fun and beer Then look around See what we can see Bikini girls and everybody smiling happily. Sunbathe now h'on the beach Here is the man who sells ice-cream Way over there kids throw pebbles in the sea Where we swim amongst a lot of pretty company.
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11 facts about this song
Band CreationTerry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs was an English novelty band, which was formed in Brighton in 1972. The initial line-up included Jona Lewie, also recognized as John Lewis.
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Chart SuccessTheir hit single "Seaside Shuffle" reached the number 2 spot on the UK Singles Chart in the summer of 1972.
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RenamingOriginally, the song was released under the name "On a Saturday Night". However, after getting promoted by radio broadcaster John Peel, it was re-released under the name "Seaside Shuffle".
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Musical GenreThe song is recognized as a skiffle song. Skiffle is a genre of folk music which uses homemade or simple instruments such as the guitar, washboard, jug or mouth organ.
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One Hit WonderThe success of "Seaside Shuffle" was so immense that the group is often labeled a 'one-hit-wonder' because they were never able to repeat the song's success.
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re-issueThe song was re-issued in 1973 by the record label UK Records and made it back into the Top 50.
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Song DurationThe runtime of "Seaside Shuffle" is 2 minutes and 39 seconds, a typical length for pop songs of the period.
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Beyond UKEven though the song was a major hit in the UK, it did not manage to chart overseas.
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Group DisbandmentEven with the major success of "Seaside Shuffle," the band disbanded in 1977, a mere five years after their formation.
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Lewie's Solo CareerAfter the disbanding of Terry Dactyl, lead singer Jona Lewie embarked on a solo career, releasing hits like "You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties" and "Stop the Cavalry."
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Licensing for advertisingIn 2011, "Seaside Shuffle" was used in a television advertising campaign for a major UK holiday company, leading many new listeners to discover the band and their music.
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