Finger Poppin' Time

The Midnighters, Hank Ballard & the Midnighters, Hank Ballard

About Finger Poppin' Time

"Finger Poppin' Time" is a song written by Hank Ballard and performed by Hank Ballard & The Midnighters. It reached #2 on the U. S. R&B chart and #7 on the U. S. pop chart in 1960. It was featured on their 1960 album Mr. Rhythm and Blues. Ballard re-released a version of the song in 1972 as a single, but it did not chart. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance in 1961, losing to "Let the Good Times Roll" by Ray Charles. The song ranked #49 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.  


Year:
2003
1:52
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(Hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now
It's finger pop poppin' time
Finger poppin' poppin' time)
I feel so good
And that's a real good sign
(Here comes May and here comes Sue
Here come Johnny and Bobby too
It's finger pop poppin' time)
I feel so good
And that's a real good sign
(Here comes May and here comes Sue
Here comes Johnny and Bobby too
It's finger pop poppin' time)
I feel so good
And that's a real good sign
(Hey now, hey now, hey now, hey now
It's finger pop poppin' time
Finger poppin' poppin' time)
I feel so good
And that's a real good sign

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Hank Ballard

Hank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003), born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters and one of the first proto-rock 'n' roll artists to emerge in the early 1950s. He played an integral part in the development of rock music, releasing the hit singles "Work With Me, Annie" and answer songs "Annie Had a Baby" and "Annie's Aunt Fannie" with his Midnighters. He later wrote and recorded "The Twist" and invented the dance, which was notably covered by Chubby Checker. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. more »

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Written by: Hank Ballard

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Finger Poppin' Time" was created and performed by Hank Ballard & The Midnighters. Hank Ballard, born John Henry Kendricks, was a significant rhythm and blues singer and songwriter who contributed significantly to the genesis of rock and roll.
Release Date
The song was released in 1960 through King Records. It was one of the iconic tunes that helped define the upbeat mood of that year.
Chart Performance
"Finger Poppin' Time" landed in the top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart and even peaked at #2 on the Billboard R&B charts.
Grammy Nomination
Notably, "Finger Poppin' Time" was nominated for the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance in 1961.
Inspiring Dance
As the name suggests, the song inspired a new dance step, similar to today's snapping ones fingers to the beat of a song while dancing.
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
The band Hank Ballard & The Midnighters had a significant influence on the music industry with songs like "Finger Poppin' Time" and are known to have directly influenced many other iconic artists including James Brown and The Beatles.
Ray Charles' Contribution
While there is currently no public record showing that Ray Charles, an iconic figure in American music himself, played a role in the creation or performance of "Finger Poppin' Time," he and Hank Ballard were active in the same era and undoubtedly influenced many of the same trends in music.
Music Style
"Finger Poppin' Time" is especially known for its catchy, upbeat rhythm that is characteristic of the transition from rhythm and blues to rock and roll.
Ballard's Legacy
Hank Ballard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. His song, "Finger Poppin' Time," has also been covered by countless artists and remains a popular dance tune.
Cultural Influence
The song has been used in numerous films, televisions shows, and even video game soundtracks across decades, demonstrating its timeless appeal and cultural significance.

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