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About Willie and the Hand Jive
"Willie and the Hand Jive" is a song written by Johnny Otis and originally released as a single in 1958 by Johnny Otis, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #5 on the Billboard R&B chart. The song has a Bo Diddley beat and was partly inspired by the music sung by a chain gang Otis heard while he was touring. The lyrics are about a man who became famous for doing a dance with his hands, but the song has been accused of glorifying masturbation, though Otis has always denied it. It has since been covered by numerous artists, including The Strangeloves, Eric Clapton, Cliff Richard, Kim Carnes, George Thorogood and The Grateful Dead. Clapton's 1974 version was also released as a single and also reached the Billboard Top 40, peaking at #26. Thorogood's 1985 version reached #25 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.more »
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I know a cat named Way-Out WillieHe got a cool little chick named Rockin' BillieDo you walk and stroll with Susie QAnd do that crazy hand jive too?Papa told Willie "you'll ruin my homeYou and that hand jive has got to go"Willie said "papa, don't put me downBeen doin' that hand jive all over town"Hand jive, hand jiveHand jive, doin' that crazy hand jiveMama, mama, look at uncle Joe, look at himHe's doin' that hand jive with sister FloEven gave baby sister a dime, hey, heySaid "do that hand jive one more time"Well, a doctor and a lawyer and a indian chiefThey all dig that crazy beatWay-Out Willie gave them all a treat, yeahWhen he did the hand jive with his feetHand jive, hand jiveHand jive, doin' that crazy hand jive, hey, heyCome on, sugar, yeah!Well, Willie and Billie got married last fallThey had a little Willie Junior and that ain't allYou know that baby got greatness and it's plain to see, hey, heyDoin' that hand jive on T.V., come onHand jive, hand jive(Why don't you) hand jive, doin' that crazy hand jiveHey, hey, wellYeah, yeah
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Johnny Otis
Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes (December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012), better known as Johnny Otis, was an American singer, musician, composer, and record producer. Born in Vallejo, California, he is commonly referred to as the "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues". more »
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Written by: JOHNNY OTIS
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Cliff RichardCliff Richard, a British singer, and actor recorded a cover version of "Willie and The Hand Jive" in 1960. His rendition of the song was featured on his album "Me and My Shadows". |
Eric ClaptonEric Clapton, the iconic British rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, included a cover version of "Willie And The Hand Jive" in his 1974 album "461 Ocean Boulevard". - Clapton's version of the song reached #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. |
George ThorogoodAmerican musician George Thorogood included "Willie And The Hand Jive" in his 1985 album "Maverick". His version of the song was also very popular. |
Johnny Otis"Willie And The Hand Jive" was written and originally sung by Johnny Otis, an American singer-songwriter, arranger, and talent scout. - The song was released in 1958 and became a huge hit, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - Johnny Otis' song is unique as it made the hand jive dance popular in America. |
Kim CarnesKim Carnes, an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive raspy vocal style, also included "Willie And The Hand Jive" in a 1991 benefit tribute album, "Rhythm, Country and Blues". |
General Facts About "Willie and the Hand Jive- "Willie and the Hand Jive" has a timeless rock 'n' roll rhythm which demonstrates the fusion of rock music with traditional African-American song forms. - The song is a staple of classic rock and oldies radio stations. - The dance, "Hand Jive," associated with the song became a significant cultural phenomenon and was commonly seen in dance clubs and parties in the mid-20th century. - The song continues to be popular and is often played at concerts, music festivals, and is included in several famous movie soundtracks. |
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