The Watts Breakaway by Johnny Otis Show – Funk Soul 45

Posted by Robert Rodriguez on: June 21 2012

The Watts Breakaway b/w You Can Depend On Me by Johnny Otis Show vocal by Delmar Evans - Funk Soul 45 on Okeh Records #7332 There were a ton of dances being created in the 60's and 70's. Not sure what this dance looks like but in case you forgot it's name Johnny Otis asks the lead vocalist, Delmar Evans, "Say what do you call that dance again, Delmar?". For you beat heads there are two nice breaks with some "uh and ah" going on, so it's not a super clean break but still nice. A little while later Johnny asks Delmar "How come I can't do this Watts Breakaway dance good as you can?". Delmar's response is probably one of the best responses to a question I've heard in a while, "I'll tell you why, Johnny! Cuz I'm the duckin-est dodgin-est, dancin-est cat you ever knew!". I think I'm going to answer a few questions with that retort over the next few days and let you know how it goes. Enjoy!