Born to Hand-Jive [Sha-Na-Na]
Grease Soundtrack · Grease [Original 1978 Soundtrack] [1991]
My papa said everything's alright
The doctor laughed, when mama laid down,
With a stomach bouncing all around
Mama gave birth to the hand-jive
I could barely walk when I milked a cow
When I was three, I pushed a plow
While chopping wood I moved my legs,
And I started dancing while I gathered eggs
Townfolk clapped, I was only five
He'll out dance em' all
"He's a born hand-jive!"
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah - everybody!
Born to hand-jive, baby,
Born to hand-jive baby - yeah!
How low can you go?
How low can you go?
How low can you go?
How low can you go?
Higher, higher, higher and higher
Now can you hand-jive, baby?
Oh can you hand-jive, baby?
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah
Born to hand-jive, oh yeah!!
Born to Hand-Jive [Sha-Na-Na]
This upbeat number from the 1978 Grease soundtrack captures the energetic spirit of the film's iconic dance sequences. Performed by the Grease Soundtrack ensemble, the track features a driving rhythm and catchy vocal delivery that perfectly complements the hand-jive choreography central to the movie's appeal. As part of the original 1978 soundtrack, it stands alongside other classic tracks like 'Summer Nights' and 'Hopelessly Devoted to You,' contributing to the album's enduring status as a defining work of 1970s musical cinema. The song remains a staple of dance music, evoking the nostalgic atmosphere of the 1950s setting while serving as a vibrant reminder of the film's cultural impact on pop culture and musical theater.