Ballin' the Jack
"Ballin' the Jack" |
Cover, sheet music, 1913 |
Music by |
Chris Smith |
Lyrics by |
Jim Burris |
Published |
1913 |
Language |
English |
"Ballin' the Jack" is a popular song written by Jim Burris with music by Chris Smith. It introduced a popular dance of the same name with "Folks in Georgia's 'bout to go insane." The song and dance were performed in For Me and My Gal, the 1942 movie starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly.
Lyrics and dance
The lyrics describe the dance:
- First you put your two knees close up tight,
- Then you sway 'em to the left, then you sway 'em to the right,
- Step around the floor kind of nice and light,
- Then you twis' around and twis' around with all your might,
- Stretch your lovin' arms straight out in space
- Then do the Eagle Rock with style and grace
- Swing your foot way 'round then bring it back,
- Now that's what I call "Ballin' the Jack."[1]
See also
References
- ^ Burris, "Ballin' the Jack".
Bibliography
- Burris, Jim (w.); Smith, Chris (m.). "Ballin' the Jack" (Sheet Music). New York: Jos. W. Stern & Co. (1913).
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