Freddie (dance)
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The Freddie was a short-lived 1960s
To do the Freddie, the dancer simply stands in place; then, in rhythm with the music, extends the left leg and raises both arms, as if doing jumping jacks; then extends the right leg and raises both arms again. The moves are repeated until the song's conclusion.
Popular culture
Although the dance never achieved lasting popularity, it was instantly recognizable. In a 1965 episode of The Addams Family ("Lurch, the Teenage Idol"), Gomez Addams (John Astin) does The Freddie enthusiastically in his living room. In 1989 "Do the Freddie" made a surprise comeback in the movie Troop Beverly Hills.
In 1987 another song called "Do the Freddy" was released, off the gimmick album Freddy's Greatest Hits. Complete with guest vocals by Robert Englund as slasher movie icon Freddy Krueger, the song also contained instructions on how to dance "The Freddy".
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References
- ^ a b "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. March 20, 1965. p. 12. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- ^ "Single Picks of the Week" (PDF). Record World. March 20, 1965. p. 1. Retrieved July 22, 2023.