Willie and the Hand Jive

The Johnny Otis Show

0 fans

The Johnny Otis Show

Johnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes; December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, bandleader, record producer, and talent scout. He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll. He discovered numerous artists early in their careers who went on to become highly successful in their own right, including Little Esther Phillips, Etta James, Alan O'Day, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Ace, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, and The Robins, among many others. Otis has been called the "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues". more »


Year:
1987
2:36
66 
#1

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

I know a cat named Way-Out Willie
He got a cool little chick named Rockin' Billie
Do you walk and stroll with Susie 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
Been doin' that hand jive all over town"

Hand jive, hand jive
Hand jive, doin' that crazy hand jive

Mama, mama, look at uncle Joe, look at him
He's doin' that hand jive with sister Flo
Even gave baby sister a dime, hey, hey
Said "do that hand jive one more time"

Well, a doctor and a lawyer and a indian chief
They all dig that crazy beat
Way-Out Willie gave them all a treat, yeah
When he did the hand jive with his feet

Hand jive, hand jive
Hand jive, doin' that crazy hand jive, hey, hey
Come on, sugar, yeah!

Well, Willie and Billie got married last fall
They had a little Willie Junior and that ain't all
You know that baby got greatness and it's plain to see, hey, hey
Doin' that hand jive on T.V., come on

Hand jive, hand jive
(Why don't you) hand jive, doin' that crazy hand jive

Hey, hey, well
Yeah, yeah

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

Written by: JOHNNY OTIS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Discuss the Willie and the Hand Jive Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Willie and the Hand Jive Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/4793550/The+Johnny+Otis+Show/Willie+and+the+Hand+Jive>.

    Missing lyrics by The Johnny Otis Show?

    Know any other songs by The Johnny Otis Show? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Willie and the Hand Jive

    32
    1     0

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1958

    Billboard #9


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Who is the soft voice behind the ukulele version of “Over the Rainbow”?
    A Dennis Pavao
    B Keali'i Reichel
    C Gabby Pahinui
    D Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    The Johnny Otis Show tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Willie and the Hand Jive

    »