The dance known as the "Mashed Potato" gained popularity in the early 1960s, particularly around 1962. It became widely recognized after being featured in various dance shows and performances, including those on television. The dance was associated with the rise of rock and roll music, capturing the energetic spirit of the era.
The Mashed Potato
In 1962, the Mashed Potato was a dance move popularized by Dee Dee Sharp's song "Mashed Potato Time". It resembled the Twist which was developed by Chubby Checker. Bobby "Boris" Pickett used a variation of the Mashed Potato for dancing to his hit "Monster Mash".
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Mashed potato.
The Twist is the dance that swept not only the United States, but the world in 1961. It was inspired by Chubby Checker's song, The Twist." Though none became as popular as The Twist, it inspired dances such as the Jerk, the Pony, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, the Monkey and the Funky Chicken.
Dee Dee Sharp's dance, Mashed Potato and song, "Mashed Potato Time", was popular in 1962 and patterned after Chubby Checker's the Twist. Both men were from the Philadelphia area but were actively touring at the time. A variation of the Mashed Potato was the Monster Mash.
There were several popular dance moves of that time, including the Watusi, the Frug, the Twist, and the Mashed Potato.
The Mashed Potato
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In 1962, the Mashed Potato was a dance move popularized by Dee Dee Sharp's song "Mashed Potato Time". It resembled the Twist which was developed by Chubby Checker. Bobby "Boris" Pickett used a variation of the Mashed Potato for dancing to his hit "Monster Mash".
The mashed potato.
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Mashed potato.
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The Twist is the dance that swept not only the United States, but the world in 1961. It was inspired by Chubby Checker's song, The Twist." Though none became as popular as The Twist, it inspired dances such as the Jerk, the Pony, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, the Monkey and the Funky Chicken.
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