My introduction to England, English Culture, and Dan's family, back in 2001, consisted of a glass of Pimms (some strange cocktail with cucumbers and fruit in it) and an evening filled with Agadoo. There may have been a few pints of beer, a cornish pasty, and bus to Marshalswick involved as well but that's beside the point. I'm here to tell you all about Agadoo (or is it "The" Agadoo.) Agadoo is this bizarre song that has a corresponding dance. Sort of like "Achey Breaky Heart" - a song and dance combo. I don't remember the words or the moves but I do remember that when the song came on at the wedding reception we were attending there was a communal groan interuppted by a few squeals of delight. I think it seperated the sober folks from the drunks. I can't recall which I was but I was the sole American in attendance and gosh darnnit I was goin' have me a cultural experience regardless of how cheesy.
So what do you think? Should we do the "'Doo" at the reception? Check out the lyrics below and let me know.
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, shake the tree,
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, grind coffee,
To the left, to the right, jump up and down and to the knees,
Come and dance every night, sing with the hula melody.
I met a hula mistress somewhere in Waikiki,
Well, she was selling pineapple, playing ukulele,
And when I went to the girl, "Come on and teach me to sway,"
She laughed and whispered to me, "Yes, come tonight to the bay."
The lovely beach, in the sky the moon of Kauai,
Around calypso sarong we'll all be singing this song.
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, shake the tree,
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, grind coffee,
To the left, to the right, jump up and down and to the knees,
Come and dance every night, sing with the hula melody.
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, shake the tree,
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, grind coffee,
To the left, to the right, jump up and down and to the knees,
Come and dance every night, sing with the hula melody.
And down on the shore they gather romance,
She showed me much more, not only to dance.
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, shake the tree,
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, grind coffee,
To the left, to the right, jump up and down and to the knees,
Come and dance every night, sing with the hula melody.
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, shake the tree,
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, grind coffee,
To the left, to the right, jump up and down and to the knees,
Come and dance every night, sing with the hula melody.
The lovely beach, in the sky the moon of Kauai,
Around calypso sarong we'll all be singing this song.
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, shake the tree,
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, grind coffee,
To the left, to the right, jump up and down and to the knees,
Come and dance every night, sing with the hula melody.
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, shake the tree,
Agadoo-doo-doo, push pineapple, grind coffee,
To the left, to the right, jump up and down and to the knees,
Come and dance every night, sing with the hula melody.
Might this be us?
