Pony Time


"Pony Time" is a song written by Don Covay and John Berry, and originally recorded in 1960 by Covay with his group the Goodtimers.
The song achieved greater success when it was recorded by Chubby Checker the following year, becoming his second US #1. Chubby Checker's recording of "Pony Time" was also a number one hit on the R&B charts.
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"

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