Where does the phrase "are you dancing?, are you asking? well I'm asking. Then I'm dancing" come from?

Question

I think it's from a film Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire?

Answer 1

It was from the opening sequence of The Liver Birds.

I think you're thinking of the song "I wont dance (don't ask me)" - Fred Astaire.

Answer 2

Long before the "Liver Birds" this was a common bit of banter in Glasgow at places like The Palais. There are a few variations such as "Are you dancin?""Are you askin?" "Aye am askin?" "Naw it's just the way I'm staunin(standing)" This meant that you did not want to dance with the asker.

Answer 3

It was in the liver Birds theme tune

Answer 4

Gosh, reading the question brought back memories!
Think Liverpool accent and you are back there with the LiverBirds.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

instantly thought of 'the young ones'

Rik - Viv are you dancing?
Vivian - Are you asking?
Rik - Yeah
Vivian - Well Piss Off

Answer 8

the liver birds tune

Answer 9

I,m pretty certain it originated in Glesga.