The Wah-Watusi
The Orlons
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Wah-wah-a-watusi See'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance Wah-wah-a-watusi Oh baby, it's the dance made for romance (shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh) Baby, baby, when you do the twist Never, never do you get yourself kissed 'Cause you're always dancing far apart Watusi girl is-a really smart Wah-a-wah, wah-a-watusi See'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance (shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh) Baby, when you do the fly, your arms are wasting waving in the sky See'mon and hold me like a lover should The watusi makes you feel so good Wah-a-wah, wah-a-watusi Oh baby, it's the dance made for romance Yea! (Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh) Baby, baby, that's the way it goes Nothing happens when you mash potatoes I just gotta fall in love with you Watusi is the dance to do Wah-a-wah, wah-a-watusi See'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance Wah, wah-a Watusi Oh baby, it's the dance made for romance
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Written by: KAL MANN, DAVE APPELL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"The Wah-Watusi" by "The Orlons" was released in June 1962 as a popular dance song.
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Band FormationThe Orlons were a prominent American rhythm and blues group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in the late 50s.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became the group's first major hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks.
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Album Inclusion"The Wah-Watusi" was featured in The Orlons' debut album, "The Wah-Watusi," which was released in 1962.
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Cultural ImpactAlthough the dance named "Watusi" was already popular in African cultures long before, this song led to the dance becoming a craze in the United States during the early 60s.
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Notable MembersThe Orlons, the group that played "The Wah-Watusi," is known for its members Rosetta Hightower, Marlena Davis, Stephen Caldwell, and Audrey Brickley.
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Recording Label"The Wah-Watusi" was produced and distributed under the Cameo-Parkway Records label.
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Song LengthThe track "The Wah-Watusi" has a duration of 2 minutes and 35 seconds.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Ella Fitzgerald and Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, showing its enduring popularity.
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Legacy"The Wah-Watusi" has since become a classic of the girl group era and is regularly featured in retrospective collections of early 60s music.
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Live PerformancesThe Orlons frequently performed "The Wah-Watusi" live, often as part of twist dance parties that were very popular at the time.
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Songwriters"The Wah-Watusi" was written by Dave Appell and Kal Mann, two notable songwriters and producers of the time.
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Influence"The Wah-Watusi" helped the Orlons gain popularity and led to the group producing numerous other hits in the 1960s.
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SoundThe song is noted for its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and unique vocal harmonies, typical characteristics of the Orlons' style.
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Music videoThere wasn't an official music video made for "The Wah-Watusi" as the concept of music videos didn't come into prominence until much later.
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