Willie and the Hand Jive
Kim Carnes
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I know a cat named Way Out Willie He's got a cool little chick named Rockin' Millie He can walk and stroll and Suzy Q And do that crazy hand jive too Papa told Willie: 'you'll ruin my home You and that hand jive has got to go.' Willie said: 'Papa, don't put me down They're doing that hand jive all over town.' Hand jive Hand jive Hand jive Doin' that crazy hand jive Mama, Mama, look at Uncle Joe He's doing that hand jive with sister Flo Grandma gave baby sister a dime Said do that hand jive one more time Doctor and a lawyer and an Indian chief Now they all dig that crazy beat When he did that hand jive with his feet Hand jive Hand jive Hand jive Doin' that crazy hand jive Now Willie and Millie got married last fall They had a little Willie Jr. and that ain't all Well, the baby got famous and it's clear to see They're doing that hand jive on TV Hand jive Hand jive Hand jive Doin' that crazy hand jive Hand jive Hand jive Hand jive Doin' that crazy hand jive
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Cliff RichardCliff Richard, a British singer, and actor recorded a cover version of "Willie and The Hand Jive" in 1960. His rendition of the song was featured on his album "Me and My Shadows".
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Eric ClaptonEric Clapton, the iconic British rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, included a cover version of "Willie And The Hand Jive" in his 1974 album "461 Ocean Boulevard".
- Clapton's version of the song reached #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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George ThorogoodAmerican musician George Thorogood included "Willie And The Hand Jive" in his 1985 album "Maverick". His version of the song was also very popular.
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Johnny Otis"Willie And The Hand Jive" was written and originally sung by Johnny Otis, an American singer-songwriter, arranger, and talent scout.
- The song was released in 1958 and became a huge hit, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- Johnny Otis' song is unique as it made the hand jive dance popular in America.
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Kim CarnesKim Carnes, an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive raspy vocal style, also included "Willie And The Hand Jive" in a 1991 benefit tribute album, "Rhythm, Country and Blues".
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General Facts About "Willie and the Hand Jive- "Willie and the Hand Jive" has a timeless rock 'n' roll rhythm which demonstrates the fusion of rock music with traditional African-American song forms.
- The song is a staple of classic rock and oldies radio stations.
- The dance, "Hand Jive," associated with the song became a significant cultural phenomenon and was commonly seen in dance clubs and parties in the mid-20th century.
- The song continues to be popular and is often played at concerts, music festivals, and is included in several famous movie soundtracks.
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