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Mashed Potatoes (album)
''Mashed Potatoes'' is Steve Alaimo's second album for Checker Records. Like his previous album, it capitalizes on a dance craze, only this time, the Mashed Potato. Track listing Side 1 # " Mashed Potatoes, Part 1" # " Ooh Poo-Pah-Doo" (Jessie Hill) # "She's My Baby" # " I Like It Like That" # "Peanut Butter Peanut butter is a food paste or spread made from ground, dry-roasted peanuts. It commonly contains additional ingredients that modify the taste or texture, such as salt, sweeteners, or emulsifiers. Peanut butter is consumed in many countri ..." # "You're So Fine" Side 2 # " Mashed Potatoes, Part 2" # " Ya-Ya" # "Hully Gully With Me" # "Heart Break" # "Baby What You Want Me to Do" # " I Got a Woman" {{Authority control 1962 albums Steve Alaimo albums Checker Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Alaimo
Charles Stephen Alaimo ( born December 6, 1939) is an American singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s. He later became record producer and label owner, but he is perhaps best known for hosting and co-producing Dick Clark's ''Where the Action Is'' in the late 1960s. He had nine singles chart in the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 without once reaching the Top 40 in his career, the most by any artist. Early years and the Redcoats Alaimo was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and moved to Rochester, New York, at the age of five. He entered the music business during his time as a pre-med student at the University of Miami, joining his cousin's instrumental rock band the Redcoats, becoming the guitarist, and eventually, the singer. The Redcoats consisted of Jim Alaimo on rhythm guitar, Brad Shapiro on bass, and Jim "Chris" Christy on drums. After playing a sock hop held by local disc jockey Bob Green and label owner Henry Stone, the band earned a record deal with Stone's Marlin Records. In 1959, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms ''popular music'' and ''pop music'' are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many disparate styles. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. '' Rock'' and ''pop'' music remained roughly synonymous until the late 1960s, after which ''pop'' became associated with music that was more commercial, ephemeral, and accessible. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is considered to be pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Identifying factors usually include repeated choruses and hooks, short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), and rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to. Much pop music also borrows elements from other st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Checker Records
Checker Records is an inactive record label that was started in 1952 as a subsidiary of Chess Records in Chicago, Illinois. The label was founded by the Chess brothers, Leonard and Phil, who ran the label until they sold it to General Recorded Tape (GRT) in 1969, shortly before Leonard's death. The label released recordings by mostly African American artists and groups. Checker's releases cover a wide range of genres including blues ( Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson II), rhythm and blues (Sax Mallard, Jimmy McCracklin), doo-wop ( The Flamingos, The Moonglows), gospel (Aretha Franklin, Five Blind Boys of Mississippi), rock and roll ( Bo Diddley, Dale Hawkins), and soul ( Gene Chandler). The label was discontinued in 1971 following GRT's consolidation of the Chess catalogs. As with Cadet and Chess, the label's catalog is now owned by Universal Music Group and releases from the Checker catalog are released by Geffen Records and Chess. History Due to the rece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twist With Steve Alaimo
''Twist with Steve Alaimo'' is a studio album recorded by Steve Alaimo and released in 1961. The name of the album and several of the songs capitalize on the dance craze of the Twist although others are covers of songs previously made popular by other artists. Track listing Side 1 # " The Twist" (Hank Ballard) # "Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go" (Hank Ballard) # "Good Good Lovin'" (Harold Brown, Albert Shubert) # "I've Got It!" (Steve Alaimo, Maynard) # " Do the Mashed Potatoes" (Dessie Rozier) # "Lucille" ( Richard Wayne Penniman) Side 2 # " Boppin' the Blues" (Carl Perkins, Curly Griffin) # "The Hoochie Coochie Coo" (Hank Ballard, Billie Myles) # "Let's Twist Again" (Kal Mann, Dave Appell) # "Do the Hully Gully" (Steve Alaimo, Jesse Stone) # "This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'" (Bobby Darin, Mann Curtis Manny Curtis (born Emanuel Kurtz, Nov 15, 1911 – Dec 6, 1984) was an American songwriter. He wrote the lyrics for over 250 songs, including " In a Sentimental Mood" (1935) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Every Day I Have To Cry (album)
''Every Day I Have to Cry'' is Steve Alaimo's third album for Checker Records. Rather than capitalizing on dance crazes, this album is completely devoted to songs about crying. (The debut albums of Chuck Jackson and Lesley Gore—''I Don't Want to Cry!'' and ''I'll Cry If I Want To'', respectively—are devoted to the same subject.) The album was arranged by Bill Justis and the cover design was by Howie Richmond. Mort Thomasson and Selby Coffeen were credited for the engineering. Track listing Side 1 # "Every Day I Have to Cry (song), Every Day I Have to Cry" (Arthur Alexander) # "I Don't Want to Cry" (Chuck Jackson, Luther Dixon) # "My Heart Cries for You" (Carl Sigman, Percy Faith) # "I Cried All the Way Home" (Sonny Thompson) # "Cry Me a River (1953 song), Cry Me a River" (Arthur Hamilton) # "I Wake Up Crying" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) Side 2 # "Cry" (Churchill Kohlman) # "She Cried" (Greg Richards, Ted Daryll) # "Don't Cry" (J. Taylor, Steve Alaimo) # "Cry of the Wild ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mashed Potato (dance)
The Mashed Potato is a dance move which was a popular dance craze of 1962. The dance move and mashed potato song were first made famous by James Brown in 1959 and used in his concerts regularly. It was also a dance done to songs such as Dee Dee Sharp's " Mashed Potato Time". The move vaguely resembles that of the twist, by Sharp's fellow Philadelphian Chubby Checker. The dance was first popularized internationally after being named in the lyrics of Motown's first mega-hit in the song "Do You Love Me" written by Berry Gordy Jr. and performed by The Contours in 1962. Dance movement The dance move begins by stepping backward with one foot with that heel tilted inward. The foot is positioned slightly behind the other (stationary) foot. With the weight on the ball of the starting foot, the heel is then swiveled outward. The same process is repeated with the other foot: step back and behind with heel inward, pivot heel out, and so on. The pattern is continued for as many repetition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(Do The) Mashed Potatoes
__NOTOC__ "(Do the) Mashed Potatoes" is a rhythm and blues instrumental. It was recorded by James Brown with his band in 1959 and released as a two-part single in 1960. For contractual reasons the recording was credited to "Nat Kendrick and the Swans". Circumstances of the recording The recording of "(Do the) Mashed Potatoes" arose out of James Brown's success in using the Mashed Potato dance as part of his stage show. Brown wanted to record a Mashed Potatoes-themed instrumental with his band in order to capitalize on the dance's popularity. However, King Records head Syd Nathan, a frequent critic of Brown's proposals, would not allow it. (The first instrumental recorded by Brown and his band, titled "Doodle Bee" and credited to Brown's tenor saxophonist J.C. Davis, had not sold well when it was released on King's sister label Federal Records.) Brown approached Henry Stone, a friend in the music business who ran the Dade Records label, about recording the piece with him. Stone, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ooh Poo Pah Doo
"Ooh Poo Pah Doo" is a song written and performed by Jessie Hill. It was arranged and produced by Allen Toussaint. The single reached No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart and No. 28 on the Hot 100 in 1960. Ike & Tina Turner versions Ike & Tina Turner recorded a live version of the song which was released as "Ooh Poop A Doo" by Warner Bros. in 1964. It was included on their 1967 album '' The Ike & Tina Turner Show – Vol. 2.'' They recorded a studio version of "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" for their 1970 album ''Workin' Together''. It was released as a single in May 1971 following their hit single "Proud Mary". The single reached No. 31 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart and No. 60 on the Hot 100 chart. It peaked at No. 37 on the ''Cash Box'' Top 100 and No. 22 on Cash Box's R&B chart. Reception ''Billboard'' (May 8, 1971): "The dynamic duo add a new touch to the old favorite–new lyric and performance, loaded with Hot 100 and soul chart potency. Wild vocal workout." ''Cash Box'' (May 8, 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessie Hill
Jessie Hill (December 9, 1932 – September 17, 1996) was an American R&B and Louisiana blues singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic song "Ooh Poo Pah Doo". Life and career Hill was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. By his teens he was playing drums in local bands, and in 1951 he formed his own group, the House Rockers. After periods performing as drummer with Professor Longhair and then Huey "Piano" Smith, Hill formed a new version of the House Rockers in 1958, which enabled him to focus on singing with the band. He is the grandfather of James and Troy Andrews. The origins of "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" were apparently created from a tune played by a local pianist, who was known only as Big Four. Hill wrote the lyrics and melody, later expanding the work with an intro taken from Dave Bartholomew. It was further honed on stage, before Hill recorded a demo that he shopped to local record labels, finally recording a session at Cosimo Matassa's stud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Like It Like That (Chris Kenner Song)
"I Like It Like That" is a song by Chris Kenner and Allen Toussaint, first recorded by Kenner, whose version reached No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in 1961. It was kept from the No.1 spot by "Tossin' and Turnin'" by Bobby Lewis. This release also went to No. 2 on the R&B singles chart, also behind "Tossin' and Turnin'". The narrator of the song invites the listener to come with him to a happening spot named "I Like It Like That". The lyrics are mostly spoken in the verses, as well as saying the line: "The name of the place is". Cover versions *In The Dave Clark Five's 1965 version, all the lyrics are sung. It charted at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. '' Cash Box'' said that the Dave Clark Five play "the pulsating teen-angled terpsichorean-themed affair in a contagious warm-hearted bluesy style". * Michael Landon performed it in the opening number of NBC's '' Hullabaloo'' (1965) *Loggins and Messina Loggins and Messina was an American rock-pop duo consisting of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peanut Butter (song)
Peanut butter is a food paste or spread made from ground, dry-roasted peanuts. It commonly contains additional ingredients that modify the taste or texture, such as salt, sweeteners, or emulsifiers. Peanut butter is consumed in many countries. The United States is a leading exporter of peanut butter and one of the largest consumers of peanut butter annually per capita. January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day in the United States. Peanut butter is a nutrient-rich food containing high levels of protein, several vitamins, and dietary minerals. It is typically served as a spread on bread, toast, or crackers, and used to make sandwiches (notably the peanut butter and jelly sandwich). It is also used in a number of breakfast dishes and desserts, such as granola, smoothies, crepes, cookies, brownies, or croissants. It is similar to other nut butters such as cashew butter and almond butter. History The earliest references to peanut butter can be traced to Aztec civilization, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ya Ya
"Ya Ya" is a song by Lee Dorsey. The song was written by Dorsey, C. L. Blast, Bobby Robinson, and Morris Levy. Levy's participation in the writing has been called into question; the Flashback release of the single lists only Dorsey and Blast as writers, as do the liner notes to the ''American Graffiti'' soundtrack. Background The song was inspired by a children's nursery rhyme, and includes session guitar player Jimmy Spruill on it. Chart performance The song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the R&B singles chart in 1961. Cover versions Beatles connection According to author Mark Lewisohn in ''The Complete Beatles Chronicles'' (p. 365), the Beatles regularly performed "Ya Ya", live from 1961 to 1962 in Hamburg, Liverpool and elsewhere. John Lennon was always the lead vocalist on this number but no recorded version is known to exist. However, Tony Sheridan, the Beatles' close associate, recorded a live version of the song for Polydor Rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
