Dee Dee Sharp -- Mashed Potato Time DEStereo 1962

DES from a mono recording. “Mashed Potato Time“ is a 1962 single written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe and performed by Dee Dee Sharp, with backing vocals by The Orlons, on her debut album It’s Mashed Potato Time. The song refers to the Mashed Potato dance move, a fad. It was one of several songs that at that time referenced the dance, another being James Brown’s “Mashed Potatoes .“ The Marvelette’s song “Please Mr. Postman“ is mentioned in the lyrics and is copied in the arrangement. Also mentioned in the lyrics are the songs “The Lion Sleeps Tonight“ by the Tokens and “Dear Lady Twist“ by Gary U.S. Bonds. Sharp recorded a sequel to “Mashed Potato Time“ called “Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes).“