OT: Status Quo/Biker Dance

[Steve Robinson]

I've just been down to my local jam night where a few 'Quo songs were played
much to everyone's delight.

It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and perform
a ritual akin to line dancing.

This was the "Biker Dance."

In one version, thumbs were firmly in the waistband of the jeans but there
was a more strenuous version in which arm movements were involved. But I
can't remember what they were!

Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...? Trevor...?

Steve.

[Dave B]

Post by Steve Robinson
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and
perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."

Ah! I remember that!

Post by Steve Robinson
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...? Trevor...?

Yes I could, but in the interests of World Peace and Good Taste, I'm not
going to!

[Adrian Clark]

Post by Dave B

Post by Steve Robinson
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and
perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."

Ah! I remember that!

I do, or at least I think I know what he's talking about... thumbs in
belt loops, rocking back and forth from the waist on alternating sides,
with the intention of not bashing heads with your partner?

It takes me back to my underage days in Lincoln's sole rock club (can't
remember the name, but it became Lazers) in the 80s. However, in my
experience, such a dance was exclusively and religiously reserved for
Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky". Maybe there were local
variations in practice...


adrian

[Paul Creedy]

Post by Adrian Clark

Post by Dave B

Post by Steve Robinson
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and
perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."

Ah! I remember that!

I do, or at least I think I know what he's talking about... thumbs in
belt loops, rocking back and forth from the waist on alternating sides,
with the intention of not bashing heads with your partner?
It takes me back to my underage days in Lincoln's sole rock club (can't
remember the name, but it became Lazers) in the 80s. However, in my
experience, such a dance was exclusively and religiously reserved for
Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky". Maybe there were local
variations in practice...
adrian

The guys in Mud did it to Tiger Feet

(not the best quality, but you get the idea)

P.

[Adrian Clark]

Post by Paul Creedy
The guys in Mud did it to Tiger Feet
http://youtu.be/z7tpz3NAr6k
(not the best quality, but you get the idea)

Ah, I loved that song when I was little!


adrian

[no66y©]

"Paul Creedy" wrote in message

Post by Paul Creedy
The guys in Mud did it to Tiger Feet
http://youtu.be/z7tpz3NAr6k

Aghhh., I was gonna post that.
There was also the other version (usually done by the birds) the "wanky dog"

bizarrely, you tube shows no results for that :-(

[JNugent]

Post by Paul Creedy

Post by Adrian Clark

Post by Dave B

Post by Steve Robinson
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to
frequent a bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The
clientelle would, whenever Status Quo records were played, form two
rows, facing, and perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."

Ah! I remember that!

I do, or at least I think I know what he's talking about... thumbs in
belt loops, rocking back and forth from the waist on alternating
sides, with the intention of not bashing heads with your partner?
It takes me back to my underage days in Lincoln's sole rock club
(can't remember the name, but it became Lazers) in the 80s. However,
in my experience, such a dance was exclusively and religiously
reserved for Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky". Maybe there were
local variations in practice...
adrian

The guys in Mud did it to Tiger Feet
http://youtu.be/z7tpz3NAr6k
(not the best quality, but you get the idea)
P.

I am strangely reminded of that BBC TV series from
the early 1990s: "Your Cheatin' Heart".

A crowd of hairy bikers strode into a c&w club in
the last episode - and proceeded to do this dance
you're all describing - to none other than Guy
Mitchell, playing a live version of "Let Your Love
Flow" (if that's the right title).

[SteveShark]

Post by JNugent

Post by Paul Creedy

Post by Adrian Clark

Post by Dave B

Post by Steve Robinson
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to
frequent a bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The
clientelle would, whenever Status Quo records were played, form two
rows, facing, and perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."

Ah! I remember that!

I do, or at least I think I know what he's talking about... thumbs in
belt loops, rocking back and forth from the waist on alternating
sides, with the intention of not bashing heads with your partner?
It takes me back to my underage days in Lincoln's sole rock club
(can't remember the name, but it became Lazers) in the 80s. However,
in my experience, such a dance was exclusively and religiously
reserved for Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky". Maybe there were
local variations in practice...
adrian

The guys in Mud did it to Tiger Feet
http://youtu.be/z7tpz3NAr6k
(not the best quality, but you get the idea)
P.

I am strangely reminded of that BBC TV series from
the early 1990s: "Your Cheatin' Heart".
A crowd of hairy bikers strode into a c&w club in
the last episode - and proceeded to do this dance
you're all describing - to none other than Guy
Mitchell, playing a live version of "Let Your Love
Flow" (if that's the right title).

I loved Tutti Frutti - by the same production team IIRC.
Lots of old rock n roll, with Robbie Coltrane at his best and Richard
Wilson ditto - "Take a letter Miss Toner".

Overdue a repeat.

http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/789683/index.html

Steve.

[JNugent]

[ ... ]

Post by SteveShark

Post by JNugent
I am strangely reminded of that BBC TV series from
the early 1990s: "Your Cheatin' Heart".
A crowd of hairy bikers strode into a c&w club in
the last episode - and proceeded to do this dance
you're all describing - to none other than Guy
Mitchell, playing a live version of "Let Your Love
Flow" (if that's the right title).

I loved Tutti Frutti - by the same production team IIRC.
Lots of old rock n roll, with Robbie Coltrane at his best and Richard
Wilson ditto - "Take a letter Miss Toner".
Overdue a repeat.
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/789683/index.html

Oh, that was great too.

I didn't realise it was actually older than "Your
Cheatin' Heart" (which had Tilda Swinton and Eddie
Reader as the main characters).

[SteveShark]

Post by JNugent
[ ... ]

Post by SteveShark

Post by JNugent
I am strangely reminded of that BBC TV series from
the early 1990s: "Your Cheatin' Heart".
A crowd of hairy bikers strode into a c&w club in
the last episode - and proceeded to do this dance
you're all describing - to none other than Guy
Mitchell, playing a live version of "Let Your Love
Flow" (if that's the right title).

I loved Tutti Frutti - by the same production team IIRC.
Lots of old rock n roll, with Robbie Coltrane at his best and Richard
Wilson ditto - "Take a letter Miss Toner".
Overdue a repeat.
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/789683/index.html

Oh, that was great too.
I didn't realise it was actually older than "Your
Cheatin' Heart" (which had Tilda Swinton and Eddie
Reader as the main characters).

Tutti Frutti *may* be coming out on DVD soon - I wouldn't hold your
breath though. I believe there are one or two issues with the music
copyright.

It's an example of that rare thing - a drama with comedy that works on
both levels with equal success.

They don't - as someone once said - make them like that any more.

They really don't :(

Steve.

[J A Sims]

Praise you good sir for refraining on training us all up on that
particular move from our dark and distant pasts! (Although come
to think of its actually slightly less foolish than those moves
the disco Chavs do these days)

J Le Second ;-))

Post by Dave B

Post by Steve Robinson
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and
perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."

Ah! I remember that!

Post by Steve Robinson
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...? Trevor...?

Yes I could, but in the interests of World Peace and Good Taste, I'm not
going to!

[SteveShark]

Post by Dave B

Post by Steve Robinson
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and
perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."

Ah! I remember that!

Post by Steve Robinson
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...? Trevor...?

Yes I could, but in the interests of World Peace and Good Taste, I'm not
going to!

I can remember the thumbs in the belt loop, rocking the upper body
dance from 1970.

We had a biker guy at teacher training college - strangely enough
called Col Barlow - no relation I hope - who I first saw dancing like
this. He had an old Triumph that he once rode into the college hall.

Steve.

[David R. Barlow]

Not great Uncle Col again!

he went on to sing for Judas Priest you know.

Dave

[nosferatu]

Post by SteveShark

Post by Dave B

Post by Steve Robinson
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and
perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."

Ah! I remember that!

Post by Steve Robinson
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...? Trevor...?

Yes I could, but in the interests of World Peace and Good Taste, I'm not
going to!

I can remember the thumbs in the belt loop, rocking the upper body
dance from 1970.
We had a biker guy at teacher training college - strangely enough
called Col Barlow - no relation I hope - who I first saw dancing like
this. He had an old Triumph that he once rode into the college hall.
Steve.

To be honest the biker dance is hideous , and doing it is easy , all
you need is a underpowered over priced Harley Davidson , a beer gut ,
long balding greasy hair , acne , and bizarrely enough a gorgeous
blonde bird on hand to rub your head after 40 odd pints .

[JNugent]

Post by nosferatu

Post by SteveShark

Post by Dave B

Post by Steve Robinson
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and
perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."

Ah! I remember that!

Post by Steve Robinson
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...? Trevor...?

Yes I could, but in the interests of World Peace and Good Taste, I'm not
going to!

I can remember the thumbs in the belt loop, rocking the upper body
dance from 1970.
We had a biker guy at teacher training college - strangely enough
called Col Barlow - no relation I hope - who I first saw dancing like
this. He had an old Triumph that he once rode into the college hall.
Steve.

To be honest the biker dance is hideous , and doing it is easy , all
you need is a underpowered over priced Harley Davidson , a beer gut ,
long balding greasy hair , acne , and bizarrely enough a gorgeous
blonde bird on hand to rub your head after 40 odd pints .

I could run to a Harley at a pinch...

Where do I get the blonde bird from?

[johnty]

On 5 Mar, 23:46, "Steve Robinson"

Post by Steve Robinson
I've just been down to my local jam night where a few 'Quo songs were played
much to everyone's delight.
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and perform
a ritual akin to line dancing.

The Cherry regulars are in a time warp.
They still act like that now.
In fact they still do the time warp, too.

[g***@tiscali.co.uk]

On 5 Mar, 23:46, "Steve Robinson"

Post by Steve Robinson
I've just been down to my local jam night where a few 'Quo songs were played
much to everyone's delight.
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and perform
a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."
In one version, thumbs were firmly in the waistband of the jeans but there
was a more strenuous version in which arm movements were involved. But I
can't remember what they were!
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...? Trevor...?
Steve.

I have a vague memory of myself and Nige briefly demonstrating this
dance at the last not-wigan. Thankfully it wasn't caught on camera for
the whole world to see.

Greg

[Champ]

On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:46:15 GMT, "Steve Robinson"

Post by Steve Robinson
I've just been down to my local jam night where a few 'Quo songs were played
much to everyone's delight.
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and perform
a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."
In one version, thumbs were firmly in the waistband of the jeans but there
was a more strenuous version in which arm movements were involved. But I
can't remember what they were!
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...?

I really think this is deserving of a cross-post...

[Eddie]

Post by Champ
On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:46:15 GMT, "Steve Robinson"

Post by Steve Robinson
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...?

I really think this is deserving of a cross-post...

Unreconstructed Seventies Throwbacks, form an orderly queue here...

[no66y©]

"Eddie" wrote in message

Post by Eddie
Unreconstructed Seventies Throwbacks, form an orderly queue here...

We could start with Blackfoot Sue

They should have gone further than they did.

[no66y©]

"no66y©" wrote in message

Post by no66y©
We could start with Blackfoot Sue

Hey, waddya ya know, they are still going (under the name of cry wolf)
http://www.blackfootsue.com/crywolf/

[Beav]

Post by no66y©
"no66y©" wrote in message

Post by no66y©
We could start with Blackfoot Sue

Hey, waddya ya know, they are still going (under the name of cry wolf)
http://www.blackfootsue.com/crywolf/

And Foggy's still playing bass/singing.

[nosferatu]

Post by no66y©
"Eddie" wrote in message

Post by Eddie
Unreconstructed Seventies Throwbacks, form an orderly queue here...

We could start with Blackfoot http://youtu.be/9GjEWmyFSc0
They should have gone further than they did.
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I made a backing track by Blackfoot sue . Standing in the road . Great
vocalist , sounded like Noddy holder .

[YTC#1]

Post by Eddie

Post by Champ
On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:46:15 GMT, "Steve Robinson"

Post by Steve Robinson
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...?

I really think this is deserving of a cross-post...

Unreconstructed Seventies Throwbacks, form an orderly queue here...

<waves>

[Kevin Weller]

Post by Steve Robinson
This was the "Biker Dance."
In one version, thumbs were firmly in the waistband of the jeans but there 
was a more strenuous version in which arm movements were involved. But I 
can't remember what they were!
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...?

Not that I'm old enough to remember doing this [he lied] but it was quite
simple and I bet it makes no sense when typed - as right shoulder goes down
bend in the middle, keep your right arm straight and punch down towards left
knee (clenched fist is a must to look 'ard), repeat with left shoulder/arm and
right knee. On next iteration arch back and punch right arm in air so it's
above your left shoulder then left arm over right shoulder and repeat from
start. If you've had a few you won't get too far before falling over.

There was another variation involving the feet as well but I had a stomach
operation yesterday and, having tried the above to try to remember what was
involved, I hurt too much to try the next bit!

Note: SWMBO who hasn't done this before has just come in, followed the
instructions above and is having a passable stab at it so the instructions
can't be that bad.

(Mmmm, Blackfoot Sue/Standing in the Road - excellent track)

[Rich B]

Post by Kevin Weller

Post by Steve Robinson
This was the "Biker Dance."
In one version, thumbs were firmly in the waistband of the jeans
but there was a more strenuous version in which arm movements were
involved. But I can't remember what they were!
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...?

Not that I'm old enough to remember doing this [he lied] but it was
quite simple and I bet it makes no sense when typed - as right
shoulder goes down bend in the middle, keep your right arm straight
and punch down towards left knee (clenched fist is a must to look
'ard), repeat with left shoulder/arm and right knee. On next
iteration arch back and punch right arm in air so it's above your
left shoulder then left arm over right shoulder and repeat from
start. If you've had a few you won't get too far before falling over.
There was another variation involving the feet as well but I had a
stomach operation yesterday and, having tried the above to try to
remember what was involved, I hurt too much to try the next bit!
Note: SWMBO who hasn't done this before has just come in, followed the
instructions above and is having a passable stab at it so the
instructions can't be that bad.
(Mmmm, Blackfoot Sue/Standing in the Road - excellent track)

When I wor a nipper in 60s Leeds, there was a thing called bopping - thumbs
in belt, feet apart, face your partner (optional), then right shoulder
forward and down towards the floor, twice, lean back and go back with right
shoulder, then the left - making 4 movements to a 4/4 tune. Repeat with
left shoulder leading, and then back to start. No fists or straight arms.
If done with female partner, try to touch shoulders for romantic effect. If
a male opponent, try to knock the bastard over or at least break his
collarbone. Intersperse with leaps, straddles, splits etc. Performed at
clubs and dances by proper Rockers - before anyone used the term "bikers".

Soundtrack - Bill Haley, Little Richard, Fleetwood Mac as Earl Vince and the
Valiants. In my other world, early Cream period.

Excellent for back flexibility, but inclined to make you vomit if performed
on >6 pints.

[Kevin Weller]

When I wor a nipper in 60s Leeds, there was a thing called bopping - thumbs 
in belt, feet apart, face your partner (optional), then right shoulder 

I think that's what the OP was describing. The arms thing was a variation
(Hastings and probably elsewhere in the early 70s) and you're description is
better. I'm wandering round the house having woken up because I was in pain
and the first damn thing I started thinking about was this dance and realised
I'd forgotten it was done twice for each side with a shoulder back then other
shoulder back between each iteration.

Everyone in a line did it in unison and the 'partner' opposite put the
opposing shoulder down, i.e. one 'partner' put the right shoulder down at the
same time as the other one put their left down.

I just remembered the thing with the 'feet' as well. Instead of using arms it
was done with legs. As the left shoulder went back first time the right leg
was lifted with the knee at right angles and the leg at 45 degrees to the
direction being faced. The second time the shoulder went back the leg was
lifted at the same angle with the knee straight. Repeat with other shoulder
and leg.

[Rich B]

Post by Kevin Weller
I just remembered the thing with the 'feet' as well. Instead of using
arms it was done with legs. As the left shoulder went back first time
the right leg was lifted with the knee at right angles and the leg at
45 degrees to the direction being faced. The second time the shoulder
went back the leg was lifted at the same angle with the knee
straight. Repeat with other shoulder and leg.

Christ - sounds more like chiropractic than dancing.

[no66y©]

"Kevin Weller" wrote in message

Post by Kevin Weller
(Mmmm, Blackfoot Sue/Standing in the Road - excellent track)

Yeah, been humming the darn thing for two days now.

I think their downfall may have been that the vocalists sounded like Noddy
Holder so they may have been seen as slade clones?

Ozzy Osbourne once said Noddy Holder has the best rock voice ever, so it
cant be that Blackfoot Sue had poor vocals (if the vocalists was comparable
to Noddy).

I grew up on a diet of Blackfoot Sue, Slade, Sweet, Wizard, G**y G*****r
etc.... (then gradually moved to punk then to heavy rock)

I loved it all

[2pods]

Post by no66y©
"Kevin Weller" wrote in message

Post by Kevin Weller
(Mmmm, Blackfoot Sue/Standing in the Road - excellent track)

Yeah, been humming the darn thing for two days now.
I think their downfall may have been that the vocalists sounded like Noddy
Holder so they may have been seen as slade clones?
Ozzy Osbourne once said Noddy Holder has the best rock voice ever, so it
cant be that Blackfoot Sue had poor vocals (if the vocalists was comparable
to Noddy).
I grew up on a diet of Blackfoot Sue, Slade, Sweet, Wizard, G**y G*****r
etc.... (then gradually moved to punk then to heavy rock)
I loved it all

Sweet's B sides were always good.

Peter

[no66y©]

"2pods" wrote in message

Post by 2pods
Sweet's B sides were always good.

I dont knowingly know any (does that make sense?)
I always liked blockbuster, ballroom blitz, fox on the fun and action.

[Woody]

Post by no66y©
"Kevin Weller" wrote in message

Post by Kevin Weller
(Mmmm, Blackfoot Sue/Standing in the Road - excellent track)

Yeah, been humming the darn thing for two days now.
I think their downfall may have been that the vocalists sounded like Noddy
Holder so they may have been seen as slade clones?

I can see that would put people off.

Post by no66y©
Ozzy Osbourne once said Noddy Holder has the best rock voice ever, so it
cant be that Blackfoot Sue had poor vocals (if the vocalists was comparable
to Noddy).

Yes, because Ozzy Osbourne is such an expert singer!

[YTC#1]

Post by Champ
On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:46:15 GMT, "Steve Robinson"

Post by Steve Robinson
I've just been down to my local jam night where a few 'Quo songs were
played much to everyone's delight.
It revived hazy memories of nearly 30 years ago when I used to frequent a
bikers night at the Cherry Tree pub in Runcorn. The clientelle would,
whenever Status Quo records were played, form two rows, facing, and
perform a ritual akin to line dancing.
This was the "Biker Dance."
In one version, thumbs were firmly in the waistband of the jeans but
there was a more strenuous version in which arm movements were involved.
But I can't remember what they were!

And there there was "The Wank" variation

Post by Champ

Post by Steve Robinson
Can anyone enlighten me how to do the Biker Dance...?

I really think this is deserving of a cross-post...