Mrs. Maisel "Pink Shoe Laces" dance challenge compilation

The Chordettes' 1959 version of "Pink Shoe Laces"--derived from the original by Chicago-born Dodie Stevens released the same year--was a stroke of brilliance for "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and staff (season 2, episode 9, released December 5, 2018). But the dance challenge to this fine tune in May 2023 brought out the best in everyone. This 3-minute dance compilation was cobbled together by John LeGear for the film history series "Movie Music Memories."

[@mga2899]

As grim as the world may seem, there will always be talented singers and dancers that will put a smile on your face.

[@user-mq5kx2se2q]

Yes, indeed. And because of the Internet, we can watch performances from home that we would otherwise never have been able to see.

[@reneekillino7265]

So true ❤❤❤😀

[@danielroque8504]

Maybe one of the reasons the world is grim, is there is lack of good fun music~to much negative music out there, drains the spirit, causing anger~

[@daxconnell7661]

for about two years there was the Jerusalema dance challenge that was done by groups from all over the world

[@lisarussell8874]

This looks like it was inspired by the dance done the "nitty gritty" on the judy garland show in the 60s.

[@nightstalkerck]

I kept thinking the same thing.

[@ayokay123]

Bobby Banas, baby!!

[@Oodb2]

Yup

[@AC-ih7jc]

When I first saw this I thought, "What's the matter? They couldn't get the rights to Shirley Ellis` `Nitty Gritty`?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmPZaXydf8mmo5Y

[@OurLarry]

Yes, it does. I like the guy on the far left the best.

[@joannariemvis3984]

This was the best idea since a long time. Getting so many people to move, get on their feet🎉

[@jacquelinerookes2247]

Brought smile and thinking about days of innocent, no WiFi and plain simple entertainment

[@tristangranger9397]

Those weird things known as a landline. God forbid a ring dial. Xxx

[@fogharty]

Where Black people weren’t really seen on television, and the Korean War, and we didn’t start the fire

[@cliffordhauenstein7425]

I doubt if very many of the dancers who are now dancing to this song realize that this song was done by Miss. Dodie Stevens back in 1959. Dodie was only 13 years old when she first recorded the song; it went all the way to Number 3 on The Billboard 100. It peaked in April of that year ('59) and stayed on the charts for 19 weeks! I know that Dodie is loving the fact that her signature song is getting so much attention!! GREAT TO SEE THIS!!!

[@JohnLeGear]

Thanks very much for adding more background on Chicago native Dodie Stevens and her "original" version of "Pink Shoe Laces" in 1959. She's still performing in her 70s with her daughter at Doo Wop concerts in the early 2020s...how cool is that? Cheers.

[@jimkeskey]

Yesh, but the Chordettes version is SO MUCH better.

[@trekgirl65]

And she is still alive today.

[@peterswanson9590]

A 9th-grade classmate of mine (in 1962) showed up at school wearing the entire outfit described in this song.

[@godfreyzilla8608]

OK, so here is the situation. I'm watching this wonderful video on the PC in a spare bedroom. It's about 4:30 pm. My wife of nearly 55 years just walked in and asked me "Have we eaten anything today". I can't remember and have to think for a moment. Then we both burst out laughing. BUT, I sure remember Dodie Stevens, The Chordettes, this song and many others from listening to them on the great Chicago radio stations of that time. I was twelve years old and my future wife was eleven. I have been ill for some time. This brought a huge, huge smile to my face followed by a flood of happy tears. I can't wait to share this with my just turned thirteen year old granddaughter. She is gutsy and has performed popular songs on stage for several years at her elementary school. Maybe I can get her to perform this song in Junior High. I SO, SO needed this today. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@JohnLeGear]

Great story😊. Thank you.

[@davesherrard4013]

Everyone did an excellent job. WOW Can’t stop smiling 😊

[@TheRippper]

wipe that smile off your face...

[@A_M_P_]

I wish the dancers would smile. They all look so serious lol

[@scottscott232]

Fantastic montage. Excellent dancing everyone.

[@reljapopovic]

credits to all who took time to learn this dance. mothers, daughters, fathers, sons... cheers to you all wonderful people

[@slvrangel22]

The song won't leave my head. 😢. But I can't stop watching these videos... maybe that's the problem lol

[@andreasmaier5361]

The biggest applause actually goes to the choreographer who created this dance sequence. Great. Just great!

[@__WJK__]

So true!

[@captlarry-3525]

There needs to be some serious respect for Bobby Bannon and his Nitty Gritty performance that this is mimicking.

[@AccCam]

I cant stop smiling. This is great. I pick Kausha Campbell in red wins. Deserves a prize.

[@TokyoBlue587]

And points for creativity too for doing the dance again as Wednesday Addams!

[@velvetspicer1962]

I'm obsessed with this song and the dance. I smile every time I watch one of these videos.

[@Hendo56]

Gawd we need more fun stuff like this nowadays.

[@JohnLeGear]

Love love ya for saying so...I could not agree with you more. Cheers.

[@MarinaZappa]

It is a masterpiece! This is genius!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@LifesPeachy321]

The girl dressed as Wednesday is my favorite...so fitting for the character of Wednesday!

[@TheSecondWitness]

Yep, she’s the best!

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

It's a catchy song and goofy dance and so fun to watch. Thanks to all that posted and making this a fun dance craze.

[@russellcampbell9198]

Sometimes the internet has some real value. 😊

[@ingridrajithskysong5369]

Absolutely delightful to watch - that song brings me back to 7th grade in 1959 or 8th grade. I wa soooo young. 😂Holy cow.

[@Squee_Dow]

Fun and interesting, but I don't recognize "the bop" they're doing in this vid. Our bop on the Texas Gulf Coast in that era didn't look a thing like that. Anyway, this was enjoyable. Thanks for the upload.

[@reemkhokhar]

OMG I’m in this! Thank you! What a fun compilation ❤

[@benjaminpritchard3084]

Watched a second time to be sure I caught you : )

[@ElizabethT45]

I like that you wore shoes with pink shoelaces!

[@ryanscarola]

It's the Nitty Gritty dance!

[@timothysanders431]

Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious disabling disease, as a patient of R A i can get behind the marathon. And i love the dance 💃! My feet and hands hurt every day, and the fatigue is horrible.

[@momlikesmemore]

Very fun, love the girls in the polka dot dresses, they did a great job.

[@joannariemvis3984]

Without the dancing the music is fun too Imagine the times where hardly anyone had a television, not talking even about internet. The time this music was in....

[@daynarowden]

I had an Oldies tape when I was a kid, and this was my favorite song.

[@Squee_Dow]

It was a fun song. Funny how, though it's been several decades since I've heard it, I was able to sing along word for word. How about you?!

[@gunsnwater2668]

The song and the dance are addictive. I get mesmerized.

[@burkena]

1959.. Great Year..I was born NYC

[@Blujaye18]

Can’t imagine how the guy in the middle of the first group doesn’t have whiplash with his head bouncing like that

[@grahamkitchen6650]

I absolutely ❤ this, it puts a great big smile on my face😁 Thanks for sharing 😄👍

[@paulhovell8876]

They all killed it but my fave was the girl in the red dress at the front.

[@lori900]

Best so far!!! Love the original to compare, and the call out to all the others you posted. Another one I love is the Nitty Gritty on the Judy Garland Show in 1964.

[@elainehelms4076]

Yeah, this was obviously more than inspired by Bobby Banas and his Nitty Gritty choreography.

[@jobob47]

yes. still the best after all these years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boSWiqdjg92MZqc

[@jobob47]

@@elainehelms4076 had the same thought. the guy on the front row, right side is doing his banas interpretation.

[@frankiebowie6174]

@@jobob47 I spotted him while they were waiting in the wings, getting his body into that kind of contortion. 😂

[@rearly62]

Shout out to the "Running Man" from Utah Saints - Something Good as well!!!

[@woodybear8298]

OMG, every once in a while, you stumble upon a jewel; I did tonight. I can't stop watching this.

[@troydavis9177]

This is such a fun dance to watch...big smile every time i watch

[@aliensoup2420]

65 yrs and never heard of this song until now. Ordinarily I wouldn't give it much consideration, but the dance really gives it a much greater personality.

[@pkmcnett5649]

I am a year younger than you. The song came out in 1959. Doubt if you remember it.

[@shanewhope]

I have really enjoyed watching all the dancers perform this dance

[@sokiecribbs5881]

Kausha_Campbell absolutely killed it!

[@cargo71]

Best version so far...

[@TheSecondWitness]

Yep, she’s best by far!

[@AccCam]

Absolutely. Got that performance magic about it. The x-facttor

[@RodolfLeclerc]

@@TheSecondWitness By VERY VERY far...

[@BigE-wf6zo]

I've watched this many times! Its well done and fun to watch!

[@captlarry-3525]

This started as a spoof of Bobby Bannon and friends doing The Nitty Gritty . Groovy !

[@JohnLeGear]

Yup...spoofs are all the rage these days. Cheers.

[@user-ef3us4tm1o]

С большим удовольствием посмотрел этот клип, ну что сказать? Надоела политика, побольше вот таких роликов. Спасибо!!!

[@JohnLeGear]

Yes, and thank you...it is a relief to get away from politics sometimes and just enjoy people having fun. Cheers.

[@katedaniels9623]

I swear i see Bobby Banas influence in the moves!

[@anniebananie7887]

Yup!

[@ayokay123]

Absolutely. Mr. Nitty Gritty!

[@HEMISUPERBEE426]

GREAT SONG AND AN AWESOME BUNCH OF DANCERS !

[@lynncurley57]

Sooo fun to watch!

[@tlw1950]

I love ‘50s music!

[@johnmanlow3003]

How have i just heard about this, got a permanent ear worm.

[@nickyburkard4573]

Love this song

[@dixieriepl5954]

Love those 1960s+ Great dances, music, and life!

[@JohnLeGear]

Indeed. What's not to love?😊

[@lindadavies6109]

Hey, what goes around comes around! Great way to stay in shape 💃🕺have fun everyone 👏👏👏💥

[@nancymcnee2707]

Thanks for this compilation! You've answered my questions of where this craze came from! Now if only I could dance!

[@robertd8572]

The BEST, they nailed this!

[@Hanmerhack]

I love how stoic they all look

[@luisacosta3605]

ILOVEIT!!!!!!

[@SSmith-fm9kg]

Yowsuh! Still fun to watch!

[@JohnLeGear]

"Yowsuh!" still fun to say🤣

[@entenmanny3061]

Oldies are goodies !!! General Z wants what their Grandparents had ..... EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW NOW

[@--s-0-]

finally a tiktok dance trend that is actually a dance...

[@mickeyhead9770]

Loved this song when I was a kid. 😂

[@ElmoUnk1953]

1:58 “Now Dooley had a feelin' we were goin' to war So he went out and enlisted in a fightin' corps But he landed in the brig for raisin' such a storm When they tried to put 'em in a uniform” Semper Fidelis 🫡❤️😁

[@benjaminpritchard3084]

OMG Wednesday finally showed up. Love it.

[@greenyonline]

Awesome! So for all you kids get up from the keyboard/video game and dance!

[@jayyates1676]

If any of you know the dance called "The Jerk," you can really where the moves originated from.

[@ae-eh6ox]

That's when music was fun 😊

[@sikwilly45]

Dude in front on the right throwing serious Bobby Banas vibes.

[@s.8369]

Love it❤😊

[@robynnhenderson-pierce6474]

Totally fantastic

[@althepalable]

How have I not seen Mrs. Maisel OR THIS????

[@JohnLeGear]

"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" ran five seasons between 2017 and 2023 on Amazon's Prime channel, a streaming service that requires a monthly fee. Maisel is well worth watching...good hunting.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

This answers So Many questions! Love the compilation!

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

From an era when novelty songs and dances weren't a novelty...they were just fun...it would be great if they would revive "The Stroll" which allows for a lot of variation...

[@hughgordon6435]

I'm sooo glad that this/ these type of thing is being taken seriously as social history? Can you imagine all that's been lost of history?😮

[@JohnLeGear]

Amen.

[@danielapagliaro8025]

This was so much fun to watch!

[@Dave-kw7jq]

I cant get this song and dance out of my head and guess what I dont want to it cheers me up no end..

[@JohnLeGear]

Woo woo...thanks for commenting. Try this updated version posted a few days ago with the Savannah Bananas minor league baseball club....these Bananas make everything better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baGVn6GIl9xkY7M

[@Dave-kw7jq]

@@JohnLeGear I love it how to put the opposition off... 😂

[@tomthompson7400]

Its such an earworm.

[@bonnielarsen7022]

Love this! Thank you for compiling these awesome clips.

[@sergiobrunati7601]

Awesome dance!!😅

[@journeyofaconfusedartist]

GREAT editing mate

[@JohnLeGear]

Woo woo!!!

[@maryloumayer5296]

Love the compilation!!

[@jb6712]

Loved it! It was easy to see who also knows how to do Shuffle Dance and Electro Swing....they were the ones that stepped the highest and lightest, or so it seemed to me 😊

[@ToMPaSHKoV]

Is any one else amazed that this many humans can do this routine so well?

[@rodneyjohnson4794]

sheer delight!

[@jilljarvis8076]

I do love this, so catchy ❤

[@stephaniehand503]

great

[@bradiverson8231]

This dance was done to "The Nitty Gritty" on "The Judy Garland Show" in 1962

[@midnightfairycase2145]

I honestly needed this, thank you!

[@alexandrerocha2262]

Now I've got a guy and his name is Dooley He's my guy and I love him truly He's not good lookin', heaven knows But I'm wild about his crazy clothes He wears tan shoes with pink shoelaces A polka dot vest and man, oh, man Tan shoes with pink shoelaces And a big Panama with a purple hat band Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh He takes me deep-sea fishing in a submarine We got to drive-in movies in a limousine He's got a whirly-birdy and a 12-foot yacht Ah, but that's-a not all he's got He's got tan shoes with pink shoelaces A polka dot vest and man, oh, man Tan shoes with pink shoelaces And a big Panama with a purple hat band Now Dooley had a feelin' we were goin' to war So he went out and enlisted in a fightin' corps But he landed in the brig for raisin' such a storm When they tried to put 'em in a uniform He wanted tan shoes with pink shoelaces A polka dot vest and man, oh, man He wanted tan shoes with pink shoelaces And a big Panama with a purple hat band Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh Now one day Dooley started feelin' sick And he decided that he better make his will out quick He said "Just before the angels come to carry me I want it down in writin' how to bury me." A'wearin tan shoes with pink shoelaces A polka dot vest and man, oh, man Give me tan shoes with pink shoelaces And a big Panama with a purple hat band Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh And a big Panama with a purple hat band

[@paulmichael4614]

Superb!!

[@merrylmarsh9037]

Groovy Man!!!!😂❤

[@zacharymaneja1207]

I like how the show version it's imperfect. Not every dance does the same loves or is exactly energetic

[@TokyoBlue587]

Seems the men were more energetic than the female dancers

[@PfalzD3]

@@TokyoBlue587 To be honest, it looked like they were having more fun with it.

[@williammitchell9974]

Excellent 🎉 Bravo 🎉❤

[@EvaKallai-sb8yy]

It is sooo gooood! I love it!

[@karencourtney-smith3587]

Love this!!!

[@nelsonaguiar4361]

This always make me smile silly song silly dance, love it

[@doriangustin2596]

AWESOME

[@AwesomeBabyBoomer]

I actually own the tan sneakers with pink shoe laces, polka dot vest, and hat with the purple hat band I am Doyle.

[@Bill.R.124]

so fun!

[@LtJackboot]

I'm happy!

[@AM-ni3sz]

Great 👍

[@TheFacilitiesOfficer]

Loved it 😊

[@boffo63]

Anything that gets people dancing is good with me

[@A_M_P_]

I wish some of the dancers would smile or something. They all look so serious lol

[@laurafleming7408]

So much fun!!!

[@DanielleA2023]

The male dancer in the back is 🔥