Land of a Thousand Dances
Wilson Pickett
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One-two-three One-two-three Ow, uh, alright, uh! Got to know how to pony Like Bony Maronie Mashed potato Do the alligator Put your hand on your hips, yeah Let your backbone slip Do the watusi Like my little Lucy Hey! Uh, na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na, I need somebody to help me say it one time Na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na, Wo-ow! Wow! Uh, you know I feel alright Ha, Feel pretty good y'all Uh, huh! Na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na, come on y'all, let's say it one more time Na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na, wo-ow! Twist it in the alley With long tall Sally Twistin' with Lucy Doin' the watusi Roll over on your back I like it like that Do that Jerk-ah Watch me work y'all Ow, do it Wow, do it Just watch me do it Aah, help me Aah, help me Aah, help me Aah, help me...
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7 facts about this song
Cannibal & the Headhunters"Land of a Thousand Dances" was their major hit and reached no. 30 on the Billboard charts in 1965.
- The band is often known for its Chicano rock genre and the hit song gave the subgenre of American music mainstream recognition.
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Ike & Tina TurnerIke & Tina Turner released their version of the song in 1973. It was recorded for their album "Nutbush City Limits".
- Their version was performed with an energetic funk style that further elevated the song's popularity.
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J. Geils BandThe J. Geils Band recorded their version of "Land of a Thousand Dances" for their 1970 debut album, "The J. Geils Band".
- Their cover of the song is a prime example of their unique blend of rock and roll and rhythm and blues.
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Major LanceMajor Lance's version of the song was more of soul style and it became a Northern Soul classic in the UK.
- Lance's recording of the song peaked at no. 26 in the UK in 1970.
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Ted NugentTed Nugent's cover of "Land of a Thousand Dances" is featured on his 1980 album "Scream Dream".
- This American rock musician's version leans more towards the genre of hard rock and heavy metal.
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Thee MidnitersThe Chicano rock band Thee Midniters covered "Land of a Thousand Dances" in 1965. Their version became a hit on the West Coast of the U.S.
- This band was one of the first Chicano rock bands to cover the song and help it gain popularity among a diverse group of audiences.
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Wilson PickettWilson Pickett's version is probably the most famous, peaking at no. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and no. 6 on the Hot 100 in 1966.
- Pickett actually recorded two versions of the song. The second version had an introduction stating the names of dances which have since been associated with the song.
- His version inspired numerous other artists to cover the tune and helped the song gain iconic status in American music history.
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