Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)


"Jump in the Line " is a calypso song composed by Lord Kitchener and best known from a version recorded by vocalist Harry Belafonte in 1961.

Other renditions

and his Third Herd recorded Kitchener's song in 1952 for Mars Records; Herman's band recorded it live that same year with the title "Jump in Line."
Lord Invader released a cover of the song on the Folkways label in 1955, titled "Labor Day ". His rendition reached mento star Lord Flea, who in turn recorded a version based on Lord Invader's interpretation. It was released on August 1, 1958, by Capitol Records.
The song was recorded by Lord Fly and Joseph Spence in 1958. Fly's version inspired Harry Belafonte, who released his own take on November 17, 1961. It was included on the album Jump Up Calypso.
The song inspired the 1962 Gary U.S. Bonds hit single "Twist, Twist Senora".
Karl Zéro & The Wailers' cover was used in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: [Rodrick Rules (2011 film)|Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules]. Rock band Ash released a cover in April 2025.

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