81K views · 3.1K reactions | We're born to hand-jive. #NationalDanceDay | Grease | Facebook

Johnny Otis - Willie and The Hand Jive (1958) In the diverse musical landscape of the 1950s, Johnny Otis's "Willie and The Hand Jive" emerged as a standout track, captivating audiences with its infectious beat and engaging narrative. Drawing inspiration from hand games played in African-American neighborhoods, Otis crafted a song about Willie, a character known for his distinctive hand jive dance, a series of clapping and hand movements. Characterized by its Bo Diddley beat, the song merged rhyt

81K views · 2.2K reactions | Willy And The Hand Jive, Levon Helm, and The Band. Feat, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel | Top Hat Crew's "Live Music Archives" | Facebook