American Bandstand 1964 -Slauson Shuffletime, Round Robin/True Love At First Sight, Johnny Jack

[@joefagan6244]

One of the last show's in Philadelphia before moving to Hollywood. January 1964.

[@brianherrington7226]

Joe Fagan I think this is the final show in Philly.

[@dancerdon9175]

O-M-G "The Slauson" -- a dance I had forgotten about until this R-A-R, Aaron. It was most often danced as a line dance: standing, then leaning slightly forward and back in time to the music with a little one-footed kick to the beat of the song. Sock hop memories! As always, you've included a terrific historical discography (and an on the money geography lesson, too). Thank you YouCanDanceToIt!

[@YCDTI]

Thanks Don! I couldn’t really find a good example of the Slauson so your description is really helpful. I think Round Robin might be doing it in the “Kick That Little Foot Sally” clip on NRRA archives and in his interview he mentions something about it starting with the gliding motion of rollers skating (?) And for the geography, it really helps having an expert who was there help me keep it all straight ;)

[@dancerdon9175]

Yep, that's The Slauson, except Round Robin's "Kick That Little Foot Sally" is in double-time. The Meadowlarks' and The Olympics' tunes are more in tempo to what the kids actually danced to.

[@oldiesgeek454]

Was the dance named after the L.A. freeway Slauson cut off? Carson used to use the name in his Tea Time Movie skits.

[@RAYFORDHENDERSON-dc2op]

They never did the slauson down south, but did do the slop, which never made it to AB because the version DC knew wasnt very attractive...also the PC or Panama City a semi fast bop with entirely different steps. What was on the Jukebox in Panama City, Fla was what Southerners were dancing to in the 60s.

[@robinkeiger2208]

This is an awesome channel!!! Whoever thought of this is a genius!!!

[@gladasya1068]

FYI, it was still about a month away from the Beatles and the rest of the British invasion. Americans were still listening to what Don McLean referred to as "dirges in the dark", with There I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton #1 on the Billboard charts--and before that Dominique by The Singing Nun. From February on, American popular music would never be the same.

[@TheLeonhamm]

So there were no 'dirges' in the dark after February '64? Bobby Vinton didn't have another number-one hit at the end of '64? Louis Armstrong and Dean Martin were nowhere to be seen, and in '65 Petula Clark, Hermans Hermits, Bob Dylan, Barry Maguire, and Herb Alpert didn't make it big, nor were Sounds of Silence, Ballad of the Green Beret, Nowhere Man, Paint It Black, They're Coming To Take Me Away, Born Free, Strangers In The Night, See You In September etc played on the popular radio stations in '66? I believe Don McClean also pontificated that 'cover versions' of popular tunes were acts of 'racism' .. like Ray Charles 'I Can't Stop Loving You', Mills Brothers 'Glow Worm', Platters 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'- but not The Beatles doing 'Twist And Shout' etc .. BTW In the 1950s Black artists frequently did genuine cover versions of then-current 'pop' tunes, it was the 'tune' that hit - recorded across a variety of audiences, just look at the Billboard Charts to see how it worked. ;o)

[@kpitt1204]

Looks like the kids struggled to dance to the 2nd song. Lol It's good to see an African American in the spotlight. I know someone who said that he danced on the show a few times in Philly, but was always positioned way in the back.

[@JillKirchner]

A guy in college told me he went to Bandstand, but always sat in the upper stands with friends. Never allowed to dance. 'Guess he was a nerd. He's a heart surgeon now.

[@kamsavart]

To be a teenager in those days; I really missed out big time.

[@conejitacarreno4876]

👏👏👏👍👍👍. Desconocía este baile. Gracias x el vídeo, ahora se como bailarlo.

[@laminage]

Boy, I had no idea that A Canadian visited Bandstand in the 1960's. It was a major hit with a French Canadian Fellow named Pierre Lalonde who convinced French Quebec hosted a Similar Show where a Singing Group Called The Baronets performed on. One of the Members would go on and take a 14 Year Old Girl and make her a Superstar. Her name was Celine Dion and his name was Rene Angelil.

[@rogerpr364]

laminage kind of cool seeing a Canadian dud a the A.B.S. and right on for René & Celine . i d watch as many times these two programs as i could , in french was Jeunesse d'aujourd'hui with hosts Pierre Lalonde and cohost Joel Denis and of cours. A.B.S with Dick Clark

[@laminage]

Good for you! Later on as you know a lot of Canadians appeared on Bandstand. The Guess Who, Bryan Adams, Loverboy & Corey Hart. Also here's another fun fact. Round Robin went on Tour as part of Dick Clark & His Caravan Of Stars Tour where the Bill consisted of all kinds of folks. The Crystals, Shirelles, Paul Anka, and Drifters and "Dummies" who sang their song over and over again. The "Dummies" were at the bottom of the bill in June 1964 and by August they had The Number One Song in The Country. It was The Supremes.

[@Centervillejim]

My friends Dean and Jean were on that same bill. Their big hits were "Tra La La La Suzy" and "Hey Jean Hey Dean".

[@jamesr1703]

These kids are having so much fun!

[@catherineerwin8269]

Sweet video

[@yangathegreat6855]

The Slauson was named for the south central Los Angeles street club called the Slausons/Slauson Village...and they still have reunions here in L.A.....they are part of L.A. History. In fact google..Bird, Kumasi, and the Slausons.

[@yangathegreat6855]

The Slausons are L.A. history...living legends...I am Bird from Slausons daughter

[@mrob75]

Hi AARON R...Thanks for this clip and as always the enhancement of sound...I've heard both sides of controversy about Dick Clark featuring or not featuring African-American couples on Philadelphia American Bandstand shows. Here in early '64 it is clear that everyone was welcome. On another note, I notice that the kids dancing by the Top 10 board, are doing what appears to be "The Slauson" although Dick indicates that no one was doing that dance quite yet at this time. Thanks again, Aaron!

[@dancerdon9175]

Mario here's The Slauson, danced in double time. The two Philly couples valiantly danced their best interpretation. Props to them! ~~ Don kzbin.info/www/bejne/eofbdZ-widWHg5Y

[@mrob75]

"Kick that little foot, Dancer Don"....ha! Funny the way the camera man has trouble attempting to capture Round Robin's feet at the time of his "Slauson' footwork! :--)

[@dancerdon9175]

mrob75 The Slauson danced by the three month new to L.A. dancers on American Bandstand May 30, 1964. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZireH94gs6La6s&start_radio=1&list=RDkViY1FEqEr8

[@dancerdon9175]

^5 Mario. LOL

[@Gaylel1]

It reminds me of a scene in the original Hairspray and Chris Thompson’s character Corny Collins said “The Corny Collins show is now integrated!” That scene will stick out in my mind. But people like Famous Hicks brought all the people of color on the 60’s and AB was fully integrated by then.

[@danielbisson8032]

THEY KNEW HOW TO DANCE IN PHILADELPHIA

[@laminage]

Philly holds so much History. It was next to Chicago, & New York the epicenter of Music in the 1950's. Deals were done, Money was made and Stars were born. Also it has the Best Blue Eyed Soul Singers from Hall & Oates, Len Barry, Karen Young & Vickie Sue Robinson. I had no idea it was also a pioneering LGBT State as well. I was stunned when I found out some of the "early" regulars like Arlene Sullivan were Gay. In The UK, alot of folks do interpretations of Philly Based Songs from Soap Operas, Pop Stars and Boy Bands.

[@hmldjr]

Never watched it after it left Philadelphia

[@Dr.Pepper001]

​@@hmldjr-- Me either.

[@pjriverdale8461]

This must be one of the very last WFIL shows. Except for Clark's mention of the Slauson " Not reaching us yet..", it could be early LA.

[@marcweiss3098]

At what point did the kids who were regulars learn that the show was moving west and they weren't?

[@77f10h7]

kind of funny when the second song starts and the guys are like what? a slow song? crap! lol

[@SpeegBJ]

At the start of the record, the 3 kids back by the hit 'scoreboard' there...they're doing the Slauson shuffle.

[@tjnaran8353]

I wish my hair was as big as hers!

[@magnomaxx2010]

I was two months at thar time... Today I am 56.

[@cynthiapickett7403]

One of the final shows before Clark moved west.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

6:35 Bruce Richard is really cutting that rug.

[@joefagan6244]

West Catholic girls high school around the corner from the studio. West Catholic boys 3 blocks away.

[@laminage]

Ha! Ha! Here's another fun fact. In The Old School Degrassi Book about Stephanie Kaye, she could believe that when the School opened in 1957 her Mother who was a Student there remembered they had to wear Uniforms and The Boys used separate entrances. The same thing with Olivia Newton John who attended University High and also had to wear a Uniform with Hats and Gloves.

[@royalsuttoniii6849]

Sounds like it should be a television show and call it American Dreams. And it should be on NBC.

[@MrPorsche85]

The Slauson Shuffle, is that close to the Slauson Cutoff that Johnny Carson would mention?

[@oldiesgeek454]

I just asked basically the same question right before reading your post... Great minds think alike!

[@cliffordscharff8536]

Then get out of your car and cut off your Slauson! 😁

[@bretsmith2492]

Slauson shuffle .. the original 'Crip Walk'

[@loricaudill1440]

Looks like they are doing the stroll

[@gordonteats298]

Praise YESHUA

[@jamesr1703]

This was courting, dating and dancing. Now kids just cut to the chase for handshake sex on an app. Sad.

[@hmldjr]

Who was the little red head that danced to Barbara Warchol? Any body remember her name

[@Dr.Pepper001]

If you mean the girl to the right of Barbara Warchol at 4:32, that's Eleanor Carey. Married name is Stewart. She lives in New Jersey; and is on Facebook.

[@gordonteats298]

The second song is cool

[@Centervillejim]

What was the dance where the partners kept bumping into each other's shoulders? It looks bad.

[@bqkmg2037]

AB early 60s (1964) still in black and white instead of color.

[@charlesmeadows6285]

Actually,that’s Glendale,CA suburban LA which was where Bandstand taped and produced.

[@oldiesgeek454]

Was it taped in Glendale in the 60s 70s and 80s?

[@senorxrey6429]

No, AB moved from Phila. to the ABC-TV Studios lot at 4151 Prospect in Los Feliz/East Hollywood. That was THE big ABC-TV West Coast facility where nearly everything, including most soaps and game shows were taped that didn't originate in NYC. 'General Hospital' moved to Prospect in the '80s after they'd been located at The Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood. Disney has several buildings in Burbank and Glendale. KABC-TV 7 moved from Prospect to Glendale around 1996. Other productions originate from the ABC Studios on the main Disney studio lot in Burbank, including shows that air on other networks.

[@russellcrawford6274]

Look at the sexy potato bags that the girls are wearing

[@WilliamsElaine]

Terrible camera work. I came here to see what the Slauson Shuffle looks like - I still don't know!

[@Anonymousfrank]

same dances all the time..just slap on a different name to it..these kids would "jitterbug" to twinkle twinkle little star if it was played. Do they know any other moves?

[@caroltenge5147]

the slauson never went anywhere. Nobody did it.

[@kenheilbronned873]

I see my girl friend Anna Russo. she's wearing a white headband.

[@karlheilbronner8514]

RIP Ken.

[@charlotteskiftun753]

Theresa s gorgeous

[@peck404]

Fart

[@grouchosays]

Awful record