Chicken Dance creator Bob Kames, 82
Posted: Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 10:16 pm[Bob Kames was] … the man credited with the modern-day version of “Dance Little Bird,” better known as “The Chicken Dance.” He operated his Bob Kames Wonderful World of Music stores here for 42 years. He performed professionally, including a stint with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra. He produced his own television specials and recorded more than 70 albums.
Kames, who had struggled with Alzheimer’s disease in recent years, died Wednesday [April 9, 2008] of prostate cancer. He was 82. …
In 1949, he composed a pop tune, calling it, “You Are My One True Love,” based on a Polish folk song. … It was picked up by London Records in England, becoming a huge hit. …
Kames went on to make his “Happy Organ” and other albums. In 1966, he produced his first television show, “The Bob Kames Family Room,” and other specials followed over the next 17 years. …
As for that “Chicken Dance,” even a self-promoter like Kames couldn’t quite believe how it caught on. … Read full obituary
