Name: Willie and the Hand Jive
Duration: P00H03M38S
Description: This is a 1958 song by Johnny Otis that has captured my attention for a number of years. I'm crazy for the hand jive song from the movie "Grease" and I liked hearing one of the original songs that inspired it. A real catchy Bo Diddley rhythm. I hope you like our version with some added lyrics (included a Grease reference), along with Rani Arbo and Mister G adding their grooviness to the party!

Willie and the Hand Jive

from Wonderful YOU by Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys

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This is a 1958 song by Johnny Otis that has captured my attention for a number of years. I'm crazy for the hand jive song from the movie "Grease" and I liked hearing one of the original songs that inspired it. A real catchy Bo Diddley rhythm. I hope you like our version with some added lyrics (included a Grease reference), along with Rani Arbo and Mister G adding their grooviness to the party!

lyrics

Original lyrics, adapted by Vanessa Trien:

I know a boy named Way-Out Willie
Got a groovy little friend named Rockin’ Millie
They can walk and stroll and Susie Q
And do that crazy hand jive too
Papa Papa told Way-Out Willie
"What’s with that hand jive? It looks so silly"
Willy said, “Papa take a look around
They’re doing that dance all over town”

Hand jive, hand jive, hand jive, Doing that crazy hand jive

Mama, mama look at Uncle Joe
He’s doin’ the hand jive with sister Flo
Grandma gave baby sister a dime
Said, “do that hand jive one more time”

Then Sandy and Danny give it a try
With all their friends at Rydell High
Even down at the fire house
They’re showing what the hand jive’s all about

Hand jive, hand jive, hand jive, Doing that crazy hand jive

Willie and Millie got married last fall
They had a little baby boy and a-that ain’t all
You know, the baby got famous in his crib, you see
Doing that hand jive on TV

Hand jive, hand jive, hand jive, Doing that crazy hand jive

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from Wonderful YOU, released October 14, 2016
copyright Johnny Otis 1958

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Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys Boston, Massachusetts

Vanessa Trien - originally from New York City but now in Boston - is a four-time Parents' Choice Award winner for her four indie albums for kids and families! She performs high-energy folk-pop shows with her band, the Jumping Monkeys, and also teaches early childhood music classes in the Boston area. Vanessa loves what she does and hopes you will enjoy the music you hear here! ... more

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