Jump In The Line (Shake, Senora)
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"Jump In the Line" is a song composed by Trinidadian calypsonian Lord Kitchener
(Aldwyn Roberts) and won the 1946 Trinidad Carnival Road March. It was recorded by Harry Belafonte
in 1961 (credited to his pseudonym Raymond Bell on the disc label). It was released on the album Jump Up Calypso
, and was later featured in the films, Beetlejuice
and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
. It was also recorded by Lord Fly and Joseph Spence in 1958.
In 1998, the song was covered by American ska-swing band the Cherry Poppin' Daddies
for the soundtrack to the movie BASEketball
.
Lord Kitchener (calypsonian)
Aldwyn Roberts , better known by the stage name Lord Kitchener , was one of the most internationally famous calypsonians. He was the son of a blacksmith, Stephen, and homemaker, Albertha.-Life:...
(Aldwyn Roberts) and won the 1946 Trinidad Carnival Road March. It was recorded by Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, actor and social activist. He was dubbed the "King of Calypso" for popularizing the Caribbean musical style with an international audience in the 1950s...
in 1961 (credited to his pseudonym Raymond Bell on the disc label). It was released on the album Jump Up Calypso
Jump Up Calypso
Jump Up Calypso is an album by Harry Belafonte, originally released in 1961. It reached number 3 on the Billboard Pop Albums charts.Backing musicians include The Trinidad Steel Band.- Track listing :...
, and was later featured in the films, Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is a 1988 American comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton, produced by The Geffen Film Company and distributed by Warner Bros...
and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is a 2008 Disney animated feature film, and the direct-to-video prequel to the 1989 film The Little Mermaid...
. It was also recorded by Lord Fly and Joseph Spence in 1958.
In 1998, the song was covered by American ska-swing band the Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Cherry Poppin' Daddies
The Cherry Poppin' Daddies are an American band established in Eugene, Oregon, in 1989. Formed by Steve Perry and Dan Schmid , the band has experienced many membership changes over the years, with only Perry, Schmid and Dana Heitman currently remaining from the original line-up.The Daddies' music...
for the soundtrack to the movie BASEketball
BASEketball
BASEketball is a 1998 American David Zucker comedy starring South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with Dian Bachar, Robert Vaughn, Ernest Borgnine, Yasmine Bleeth, and Jenny McCarthy...
.