Jump in the Line
Lord Flea, Harry Belafonte
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Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake your body line Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake it all the time Work, work, work, senora, work your body line Work, work, work, senora, work it all the time My girl's name is Senora I tell you friends, I adore her And when she dances, oh brother She's a hurry-cane in all kinds of weather (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Whoa Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake your body line-Whoa Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake itall the time Work, work, work, senora, work your body line Work, work, work, senora, work itall the time You can talk about cha cha Tango, waltz, or de rumba Senora's dance has more title You jump in the saddle Hold on to de bridle (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Rock your body, child! (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Somebody, help me! (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Whoa Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake your body line Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake it all the time-Whoa Work, work, work, senora, work your body line-Yep Work, work, work, senora, work it all the time Senora, she's a sensation The reason for aviation And fellas, you got to watch it When she wind up she bottom she go like a rocket (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Hoist those guns a leetle higher! (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Humpin' jiminy (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Whoa oh oh oh instrumental interlude Shake, shake, shake, senora Shake your body line Work, work, work, senora Work it all the time Dance, dance, dance, senora Dance it all the time Work, work, work, senora Work it all the time Senora dances calypso Left to right is de tempo And when she gets the sensation She go up in the air Come down in slow motion (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Somebody, help me! (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you (Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Whooooa Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake your body line Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake it all the time Work, work, work, senora!
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Written by: Gabriel Oller, Harry Belafonte, Rafael Cairi Llama Deleon, Stevenson C Samuel
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10 facts about this song
Song Category"Jump in the Line" is a calypso song with a catchy tune and joyful rhythm. It was popularized mainly in English-speaking Western world by Harry Belafonte.
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CreationThe song was originally composed by Trinidadian musician Lord Kitchener (Aldwyn Roberts) in 1946, a prominent figure in Caribbean music.
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Harry Belafonte's VersionBelafonte recorded and released this song in 1961 on the album "Jump Up Calypso," which became very popular in the United States.
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Song PopularityThe song reached number 3 on Billboard's Top LP's chart in the U.S., showcasing the widespread popularity and positive reception of the song.
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AwardThe album "Jump Up Calypso," which features "Jump in the Line," earned a Grammy nomination for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording in 1961.
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Song LyricsThe song lyrics narrate a story about a woman named Senora who enjoys dancing the rhumba, mamba, and samba. The song's chorus is an invitation to join the dance, hence the title "Jump in the Line."
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Media AppearanceThe song gained a lot of traction after being featured in the final scene of Tim Burton’s film "Beetlejuice" in 1988. The movie scene brought a second wave of popularity to the song.
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Covers and RemixesSeveral artists have performed covers and even mixed versions of the "Jump in the Line," such as Pitbull in 2012, who incorporated samples of the song in his track "Shake Senora."
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Dance InfluenceThe infectious rhythm of "Jump in the Line" has made it a favorite for dance performances and competitions, particularly in Latin dance genres.
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Cultural ImpactWith its festive, lively rhythm hailing from the Caribbean, "Jump in the Line" has contributed to the global diffusion and appreciation of Calypso music.
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