Mashed Potato Time

Song Info:
"Mashed Potato Time" by Dee Dee Sharp was released in 1962. The song was written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe and became a hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number two on the charts. It was a popular dance song that inspired the mashed potato dance craze of the early 1960s.

Artist Bio:
Dee Dee Sharp, born Dione LaRue in 1945, is an American R&B singer who rose to fame in the early 1960s. She was discovered by record producer Kal Mann and signed to Cameo-Parkway Records. Sharp's biggest hits include "Mashed Potato Time," "Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)," and "Ride!" She was known for her energetic performances and soulful voice, which helped her become a prominent figure in the music scene during the 1960s. Sharp's music was influential in popularizing dance crazes of the era, and she remains a respected figure in the history of R&B music.