[Dixielandjazz] Hanky Panky

[Larry Walton Entertainment - St. Louis]

When I was a kid this tune became popular (again) and I often wondered what 
your "toonees" were.  I was sure that it was something I shouldn't ask my 
mother about.
Larry
St. Louis
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Haesler" <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au>
To: "Larry Walton" <larrys.bands at charter.net>
Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Hanky Panky


>> How about "Ballin' the Jack"?
>
> Dear Nancie,
> Naughty girl!
> 8>)
> "Ballin' The Jack" is about a dance.
> Kind regards,
> Bill.
>
> "BALLIN' THE JACK"
> (1913. James Henry Burris, lyrics-Chris Smith, music)
>
> From coast to coast, from Canada to Mexico,
> they're doing a new dance the tried and true.
> Yes, it will sweep the land, and you'll think it's so grand.
> You'll have to learn how to do it, so pleasedon't poo poo it.
> 'Cause we got this little dance, it's gonna rise to fame.
> It's sure to put most any other dance to shame.
> The Turkey Trot, the Bunny Hug, the Tickly Toe,
> will be forgotten when we start to go. Mr. Leader,
> won't you start the syncopation,
> and we'll begin our little demonstration.
>
> Chorus:
> Now, first, you put your two knees close up tight,
> then you sway 'em to the left, and you sway 'em to the right.
> Step around the floor kinda nice
> and light then you twist around and twist around with all of your might.
> Stretch your lovin' arms straight out in space,
> then you do the Eagle Rock with style and grace.
> Swing your foot way 'round and bring it back,
> now that's what I call Ballin' the Jack
>
>
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