Let's Turkey Trot
Little Eva
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Come on let's turkey trot Let's get it while its hot This dance is really fine {it shouldn't take much time} ? My grandmother taught this dance to me She did it at the turn of the century Yeah yeah yeah yeah Come on let's turkey trot People may say your some kind of a nut When you're lifting your knees and you start to strut But if your really want to get out of a rut Do some turkey trottin' and all your cares will be forgotten Come on let's turkey trot Let's give it all we got And when the dance is through I'll trot some turkey with you Oh we're gonna do the turkey trot again Just like they did it back in 1910 Yeah yeah yeah yeah Come on and turkey trot Gobbididly gobbididly Oh we're gonna do the turkey trot again Just like they did it back in 1910 Yeah yeah yeah yeah Come on and turkey trot And give it all we got You'll never want to stop Come on and turkey trot
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Written by: GERRY GOFFIN, JACK KELLER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artists Behind the Song"Let's Turkey Trot" was originally performed by American pop duo Jan & Dean in 1963. Later in the same year, it was covered by Little Eva.
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Chart Performance - Little Eva versionLittle Eva's version of "Let's Turkey Trot" is the most popular rendition, reaching No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on March 30, 1963.
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CompositionThe tune for "Let's Turkey Trot" was composed by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. Both artists are considered as one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in the history of pop music.
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Historical/Cultural ReferenceThe song's title, "Let's Turkey Trot," refers to a type of dance that was popular in the United States during the early 20th century, especially during the ragtime era.
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Album Presence - Jan & Dean versionJan & Dean's version of the song appeared on their album "Surf City and Other Swingin' Cities," released in 1963.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe lyrics of the song are notable for being repetitive and catchy, which is common in the genre of surf rock and dance songs.
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Musical GenreThe song falls under the genre of pop and surf rock, which was characterised by vocal harmonies, electric guitars, and fun, upbeat rhythms.
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Chart Performance - Jan & Dean versionThe song was not as successful for Jan & Dean as it was for Little Eva, failing to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Little Eva's CareerThe success of "Let's Turkey Trot" helped to sustain Little Eva's career after her hit song "The Loco-Motion."
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Jan & Dean's CareerDespite not having luck with "Let's Turkey Trot," Jan & Dean established a reputation for creating hit surf rock songs, including their top-charting song "Surf City."
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