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The Wah-Watusi
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Wikipedia article
"'The Wah-Watusi'" is a song written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell and performed by The Orlons. It reached #2 on the U.S. pop chart behind Bobby Vinton's "Roses Are Red (My Love)", and #5 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1962. It was featured on their 1962 album 'The Wah-Watusi'.
"The Wah-Watusi" sold over one million copies and was awarded gold disc status.
The song ranked #24 on 'Billboard' magazine's Top 100 singles of 1962."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1962/BB-1962-12-29-Who's-Who.pdf Top 100 Singles of 1962]", 'Billboard', Section II, December 29, 1962. p. 82. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
Other versions
*Dee Dee Sharp released a version of the song on her 1962 compilation album 'All the Hits by Dee Dee Sharp'.
*Annette released a version of the song as a single in 1964, but it did not chart.
*The Miracles released a version of the song on their 1963 album 'The Miracles Doin' Mickey's Monkey'.
*The Ronettes released a version of the song on the 2011 various artists album 'The Philles Album Collection'. Their version had originally been released on The Crystals' 1963 album 'The Crystals Sing the Greatest Hits Volume 1', but The Crystals received credit for the song.
In popular culture
*The Orlons' version was featured in the 2011 film 'The Help' and was included on the soundtrack.
*The Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Massachusetts has adapted the song as a commercial jingle for a number of years.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc4bH9u1O_c Wachusett Summit Commercial
*In an episode of "Mama's Family," Naomi and her friend Luann are singing and dancing to it.
References
Category:1962 songs
Category:1962 singles
Category:1964 singles
Category:Songs about dancing
Category:Songs with lyrics by Kal Mann
Category:Songs written by Dave Appell
Category:Dee Dee Sharp songs
Category:The Miracles songs
Category:Annette Funicello songs
Category:The Ronettes songs
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