You might hear this song out of nowhere, as background music. In some ways it sounds like background. The vocals are rather deep in the mix. It sounds a little distant, mysterious. These aren't singers who went on to a great deal of fame, but once you start listening to them they can put you in a bit of a trance.
As to the above instructional video on "How to Dance Really, Really White" well, what more can I add?
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I remembered this as one among so many more one hit wonders from the late 50s through the 60s - the early 60s, that is. According to the wikipedia article about The Jaynetts there were about twenty singers who performed in 'Sally' - just about anyone who happened by the studio that day. It was a pretty exciting time for music - pre-album for the most part when my friend and I would go by the record store most Saturdays to buy our favorite 45s. Unsurprisingly, I don't remember owning this one but I do remember coming home one time to find my mother had given all my 45s to the people next door who'd bought a juke box.
You're right the dancing left a lot to be desired. Pencil skirts didn't help.
The way I understand music history, albums in the fifties and the early sixties were primarily for more highbrow music. Operas and symphonies, definitely. Jazz was becoming an album-oriented genre with bebop and subsequent development, although it had roots in the 78 era. And Sinatra and other crooners were having good luck with albums too. But rock and soul were very much oriented toward singles. Of course I don't think I have to tell you who played a big role in changing that.
Kids today (yes, I said the words) mostly stream music or otherwise have it in digital form, so there's not so much risk of mom giving it away to the neighbors. How does this affect their relationship to said music? I have to admit I don't really know.
The dancing mostly just amused me. If you asked me if I could do better, I'd have to say, "Not without exhaustive training."
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