Pony Time

"Pony Time" is a song written by Don Covay and John Berry (a member of Covay's earlier vocal group, the Rainbows), and originally recorded in 1960 by Covay with his group the Goodtimers.

For the musical group by the same name, see Pony Time (band).
"Pony Time"
Single by Chubby Checker
B-side"Oh Susannah"
ReleasedJanuary 1961
Format7", 45rpm
Recorded1960
GenreR&B
Length2:27
LabelParkway 818
Songwriter(s)Don Covay, John Berry
Chubby Checker singles chronology
"The Hucklebuck"
(1960)		 "Pony Time"
(1961)		 "The Mess Around"
(1961)

The song achieved greater success when it was recorded by Chubby Checker the following year, becoming his second US #1 (after his 1960 single "The Twist"). Chubby Checker's recording of "Pony Time" was also a number one hit on the R&B charts.[1]

The song introduced a new dance style, The Pony, in which the dancer tries to look like he or she is riding a horse.

the song begins with Checker's spoken announcement:. It's Pony Time, Get up". This is followed by the backup singers repeating the nonsensical phrase. "Boogety Boogety Boogety Boogety Shoe"

The "Boogety Shoe" phrase was used in Barry Mann's hit song "Who put the Bomp" (1961)

Chart performance

All-time charts
Chart (1958-2018) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 546
  • A reference to the new dance style is mentioned in the song "Back to the Hop" (1961) by Danny and the Juniors.
  • The song was featured in the film Hairspray.

See also
  • List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 1961 (U.S.)
  • List of number-one R&B singles of 1961 (U.S.)

References
  1. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 114.
  2. "Billboard Hot 100 60th Anniversary Interactive Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
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