Do you like this song? #326
Yes I like it, I already know it
Yes I like it, first time listening
No I don't like it, I already know it
No I don't like it, first time listening
Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time 1962
"Mashed Potato Time" is a 1962 single written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe, and performed by Dee Dee Sharp, with backing vocals by The Orlons, on her debut album It's Mashed Potato Time. The song refers to the Mashed Potato dance move, which was a fad. It was one of several songs that at that time that referenced the dance, another being James Brown's "Mashed Potatoes U.S.A.". The Marvelettes song "Please Mr. Postman" is mentioned in the lyrics and is copied in the arrangement. The Marvelettes covered this song on their 1962 album The Marvelettes Sing. Also mentioned in the lyrics are the songs "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the Tokens and "Dear Lady Twist" by Gary U.S. Bonds. Sharp recorded a sequel to "Mashed Potato Time" called "Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)".
In 1996 the Campbell Soup Company featured the song in a $30 million advertising campaign, using a new, more upbeat recording by Sharp. The song reached number 1 on the Cashbox Top 100 and Billboard R&B charts in 1962, as well as number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was kept from the number 1 spot by "Soldier Boy" by The Shirelles. Billboard ranked it as the number 3 song for 1962. It became a gold record. In Canada it was number 2 for 2 weeks, also due to The Shirelles.
"Mashed Potato Time" received a total of 79,9% yes votes!
