What makes It's Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp notable?

The album features the hit single Mashed Potato Time, which became a cultural phenomenon, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its success helped solidify Dee Dee Sharp's status in the music industry and contributed to the popularity of dance crazes during the early 1960s. Released in January 1962, It's Mashed Potato Time marked Dee Dee Sharp's debut album following her breakout single Mashed Potato Time. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a vibrant voice in the rhythm and blues scene, showcasing her dynamic vocal style alongside the popular dance trends of the era.

How many songs are on It's Mashed Potato Time?

It's Mashed Potato Time has 12 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

It's Mashed Potato Time

Dee Dee Sharp · 1962

28 min · 12 tracks · rhythm and blues

A playful blend of upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies that captures the spirit of early '60s dance music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mashed Potato Time — This title track captures the infectious energy of dance trends in the early '60s, making it an anthem for social gatherings and parties.
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Slow Twistin' — A duet with Chubby Checker, this track exemplifies the playful intertwining of R&B and pop while highlighting Sharp's vocal prowess.
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I Sold My Heart to the Junkman — This track showcases Sharp's emotive delivery and narrative storytelling, making it a standout moment on the album that resonates with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album captures early '60s R&B with catchy melodies and dance rhythms but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of upbeat tempos, with the majority of tracks maintaining a danceable rhythm.
Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interactive feel typical of early '60s R&B.
The track 'Mashed Potato Time' is positioned as the centerpiece, following a series of slower tracks that build anticipation.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes) 2:05
2 Slow Twistin' 2:30
3 Gee 2:15
4 Two Loves 2:38
5 One Hundred Pounds of Clay 2:15
6 Eddie, My Love 2:25
7 Mashed Potato Time 2:27
8 (Dee Dee) Be My Girl 2:18
9 I Sold My Heart to the Junkman 2:21
10 Remember You're Mine 2:47
11 Hurry on Down 1:58
12 Splish Splash 2:27

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