Mashed Potato Time
Dee Dee Sharp
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
It's the latest, it's the greatest Mashed potato, ya, ya ,ya, ya A Mashed potato started long time ago With a guy named Sloppy Joe You'll find this dance is so cool to do Come on baby, gonna teach it to you Mashed potato, feel it in your feet now Mashed potato, come on get the beat now Baby, come on honey, come on baby, ya, ya, ya, ya And then they dance it through and through They look for records they can do it to They got a dance was outta sight Doin' the lion sleeps tonight (Mashed potato) ya a weem o wep a weem o wep (Mashed potato) ya, ya, ya, ya (It's the latest) oh, baby (It's the greatest) come on, honey Ya, ya, ya, ya Now everybody is doin' fine They dance alone or in a big boss line And they discovered it's the most man The day they did it to Please Mr. Postman (Mashed potato) wait a minute, wait a minute (Mashed potato) deliver the letter (It's the latest) oh, baby (It's the greatest) come on, honey Ya, ya, ya, ya Well they got with more and more Ya ought to see 'em around the floor The mashed potato long long list They even do it to Dear Lady Twist (Mashed potato) get up on your tail now (Mashed potato) ya, ya, ya, ya (It's the latest) come on, baby (It's the greatest) oh, honey Ya, ya, ya, ya (Mashed potato) feel the groovy beat now
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: BARRY MANN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Release Details [Music History"Mashed Potato Time" was released by Dee Dee Sharp in February 1962 under Cameo-Parkway Records label.
|
Relationship to Other Songs [Music ConnectionsThe song borrows lyrics from "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes and the instrumental arrangement from "The Twist" by Chubby Checker.
|
Chart Performance [AchievementsA month after its release, the song skyrocketed to the top of the "Billboard Hot R&B Sides" chart and remained there for two consecutive weeks.
|
Popularity in the 60s [Cultural ImpactThe song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was one of the significant dance tunes of the early 1960s.
|
Recognition [Awards"Mashed Potato Time" was recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with a gold certification for selling more than one million copies.
|
Cultural Impact [Music and DanceThe song was written to capitalize on the popularity of the Mashed Potato dance craze during the 60s.
|
Songwriter [PersonnelLegendary songwriters and producers, Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe, are credited with writing this popular tune.
|
Artist's Career [Artist Fact"Mashed Potato Time" was Sharp's first single as a solo artist and her first big hit, propelling her to stardom.
|
Cover Versions [Music VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Steve Alaimo, Mario Pezzotta, and the British beat group, The Undertakers.
|
Noteworthy Performances [Live PerformancesDee Dee Sharp performed "Mashed Potato Time" live on the iconic TV show "American Bandstand," boosting the song's popularity.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Mashed Potato Time Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/7716617/Dee+Dee+Sharp/Mashed+Potato+Time>.
Discuss the Mashed Potato Time Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In