Steve Alaimo
is what I call a "Musical Triple-Threat" man.
Yes, this versatile, multi-talented youngster holds
his audience whether he's singing, playing an instrument,
or dancing the latest steps. Patrons of Harry's
American Bar in Miami's famed Eden Roc Hotel
never know what to expect when Steve steps on the stage.
Sometimes he will spend most of his time alternativing
with guitar, harmonica, and organ. Other times he'll
be in a "wailing" groove that builds and builds
with each song he sings. On other sets he works out
new dance steps with his partners... right in front
of his appreciative audience. "Exciting" is
the word most used to describe Steve's antics, whether
visual or audio.
In this second
album by Steve, he introduces you to "The Mashed
Potatoes," the newest dance sensation to sweep
the country. Actually, Steve has been mashin' those
potatoes for almost three years. But, like the Twist,
it took the second time around for Mashed Potatoes to
gain a national acceptance among both teenagers and
adults. At this point it looks as though Mashed Potatoes
will be the dance of '62, just as the Twist was the
sensation of '61.
No on has
done more than Steve Alaimo to promote the Mashed Potatoes
as a dance. Steve, along with countless others, now
have seen their efforts pay off. So... let yourself
go! Just set this record on the turntable, flip the
switch, (and let the non-dancers step back), and get
set to do the Mashed Potatoes!
Original
notes by Shelly Keats
to hear a music sample.
