I think it started with the Ally Cat. Some smart guy made a big hunk of money just by getting people out of their seats. As soon as people got bored another guy step in and writes a new one. When you think about it, they are great for getting them out of their seats when you start losing them.

My favorite one was the Hooky Poky, I can get any part of their bodies and get them do what I want. My favorite part was; “You put your best part in, you put your best part in”. I got laughs and things picked up. Sometimes I would put an older guy in the center and do the same thing, the woman went crazy. If they are having a good time, you should be having even a better time.


Another get involved song I used was, the song, Sheik of Araby. Their part was to say, “With no pants on” after my part. Ex. Into your tent I’ll creep – (they answered) With no pants on. They were into what I was doing, they were laughing. My best instrumental could no do the job better. We have a chance to make the job FUN!

Just saying, John C.

PS, many years ago some bands put on gorilla masks to get people laughing. Wouldn’t do that, I’d rather go home. There is a limit.