This is an oldie, who originally sang Land of 1000 dances ? Hint..it wasn't Cannibal and the headhunters.
2006-10-05 08:50:25 · 10 answers · asked by sluggo1947 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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"Land of a Thousand Dances" is a soul song originally recorded by Chris Kenner in 1962, though its most popular and recognizable version was recorded by soul singer Wilson Pickett in 1966. Famous for its "na na na na na" hook, which was added by Cannibal & the Headhunters in 1965, it has been covered by various other bands and artists including the World Wrestling Federation (now known as World Wrestling Entertainment), J. Geils Band, Guy, Sam & Dave, Rezillos, The Action, The Residents, Patti Smith, and Bill Haley & His Comets who scored a 1966 hit with the song in Latin America. Vinnie Jones also covered the song on his 2002 album Respect, which covered many classic blues and soul songs.
Despite the title, only six dances are specifically mentioned in the lyrics: the Pony, the Mashed Potato, the Alligator, the Watusi, the Twist and the Jerk.
2006-10-05 10:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by jaggles 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cris Kenner 1962. > Wilson Pickett 1966.
See Easy.
2006-10-05 09:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by Prez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chris Kenner
http://www.tsimon.com/land.htm
2006-10-05 08:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chris Kenner
2006-10-05 08:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by Peggy Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilson Pickett
2006-10-05 08:52:30 · answer #5 · answered by 2cute4u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wilson Pickett?
2006-10-05 08:52:33 · answer #6 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chubby Checker?
2006-10-05 08:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Wicked" Wilson Pickett
2006-10-05 08:52:55 · answer #8 · answered by bill_the_cockroach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think his name was Chris Kenner...early 60's.
2006-10-05 08:53:14 · answer #9 · answered by Smokeater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chris Kenner. He also wrote it.
2006-10-05 09:00:25 · answer #10 · answered by Kaydee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋