Bristol Stomp

The Dovells

About Bristol Stomp

"Bristol Stomp" is a song written in 1961 by Kal Mann and Dave Appell, two executives with the Cameo-Parkway record label, for The Dovells, an a cappella singing group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who recorded the song for Cameo-Parkway late that year. Appell also produced and arranged the song and his Cameo-Parkway's house band served as the studio musicians on the song. The Dovells' recording made the #2 spot on the Billboard magazine Hot 100 singles chart in 1961 behind "Runaround Sue" by Dion. "Bristol Stomp" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. The song was written about teenagers in 1961 who were dancing a new step called "The Stomp" at Good Will Hose Company dances in Bristol. It refers to Bristol, Pennsylvania, a blue collar suburb of Philadelphia. The refrain of the song: "The kids in Bristol are sharp as a pistol When they do the Bristol Stomp Really somethin' when the joint is jumpin' When they do the Bristol Stomp" 


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2001
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The kids in Bristol are sharp as a pistol
When they do the Bristol Stomp
Really somethin when they join in jumpin
When they do the Bristol Stomp
Whoa, whoa they start spinnin every Friday night
They dance the greatest and they do it right
Well, it's the latest it's the greatest sight to see
The kids in Bristol are sharp as a pistol
(Whoa, oh, oh)

When they do the Bristol Stomp
(Whoa, oh, oh)
Really somethin when they join in jumpin
(Ah-ah-ah, whoa)
When they do the Bristol Stomp
Whoa, whoa it started in Bristol at a dee jay hop
They hollered and whistled never wanted to stop
We pony and twisted and we rocked with Daddy G
The kids in Bristol are sharp as a pistol
When they do the Bristol Stomp
(Whoa, oh, oh)

Really somethin when they join in jumpin
(Ah-ah-ah)
When they do the Bristol Stomp
(Duh-duh-doo)
It's got that groovy beat
That makes you stomp your feet
Come along and try
Gonna feel fine
And once you dance with me
You'll fall in love you see

The Bristol Stomp will make you mine
All mine
The stars are spinnin every Friday night
They dance the greatest if they do it right
But it's the latest it's the greatest sight to see
The kids in Bristol are sharp as a pistol
When they do the Bristol Stomp
(Whoa, oh, oh)
Really somethin when they join in jumpin
When they do the Bristol Stomp

It started in Bristol at a dee jay hop
They hollered and whistled
Never wanted to stop
We pony and twisted
And we rocked with Daddy G
The kids in Bristol are sharp as a pistol
When they do the Bristol Stomp

(Whoa)
Really somethin when they join in jumpin
(Ah-ah-ah)
When they do the Bristol Stomp
Feel so fine
Oh, got to say, please, mine
I'm talkin (when they do the Bristol Stomp)
Mine baby (kids in Bristol...)

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The Dovells

The Dovells were an American music group, formed at Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1957, under the name 'The Brooktones'. The members were Arnie Silver, Mark Gordesky, Len Borisoff (better known as Len Barry), Jerry Gross, Mike Freda and Jim Mealey (alias Danny Brooks). Their first single was "No, No, No", which was a minor local hit for The Brooktones, who soon broke up. Summers and Dennis left the group, forming The Gems with Mark Stevens and Alan Horowitz in 1960. The remaining Brooktones signed to the Parkway record label and added Jerry Serlen and William Shunkwiler to the group, while changing the band's name to The Dovells. more »

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Written by: DAVE APPELL, KAL MANN

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10 facts about this song

Historical Significance
"Bristol Stomp" was released in 1961 as a single by The Dovells, not by Dion. The song instantaneously became an anthem of the early-'60s dance-craze era.
Peak Chart Position
The hit single reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1961 and became a gold record due to its immense popularity.
Inspiration Behind the Song
"Bristol Stomp" was written by Dave Appell and Kal Mann, inspired by the teenagers who were doing a dance known as the "Stomp" at the Goodwill Fire House in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
Album Containment
The song is featured on the Dovells' debut album titled "You Can't Sit Down," which was released in 1963.
Dance Craze Impact
"Bristol Stomp" not only described a specific dance but also significantly impacted the dance craze era of the early '60s.
Dion's Involvement
Contrary to common belief, Dion was not associated with "Bristol Stomp." Dion was a successful pop singer during the same period but had no connection to this song.
Song’s Influence
The Bristol Stomp dance was reportedly so popular that over 10,000 teenagers would gather at the Bristol comets clubhouse to indulge in the fun.
Cover Versions
"Bristol Stomp" was covered by various artists in varied styles over the years, notably Chubby Checker, the British group The Pirates, and California Pop band The Love Generation.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song reflect the craze and joy that teenagers felt while performing the dance. The words "The kids in Bristol are sharp as a pistol, When they do the Bristol Stomp" cemented the Bristol Stomp's place in dance history.
Legacy
Even decades after its release, "Bristol Stomp" is still considered a classic song from the dance craze era and is often played on oldies music radio stations.

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