The T-Bones – Doin' The Jerk (1965)

The T-Bones – Doin’ The Jerk (1965) | Rare Soul & Instrumental Dance Album Review

 Liberty Records 1965 – LST-7404

notes:

The album Doin’ The Jerk by The T-Bones was released in 1965 

at the height of the 1960s dance craze era. This instrumental LP

 captures the vibrant energy of the “jerk” dance, a trend that 

dominated American pop and soul culture during the mid-60s.

The group, closely associated with elite session musicians known 

as The Wrecking Crew, delivered tight, groove-driven arrangements 

that made this album a standout among instrumental releases of the time.

The “jerk” was one of the most popular dance crazes of the 1960s, inspiring

 multiple hits including Come On Do the Jerk. These tracks often featured 

instructional elements and upbeat rhythms designed for dance floors.

The T-Bones capitalized on this trend by producing instrumental versions 

of popular jerk-inspired tracks, giving DJs and 

dancers pure rhythm-focused grooves.

    

credits:

   

Tommy Tedesco — guitar

Ervan Coleman — guitar

Carol Kaye — electric bass

Lyle Ritz — bass

Hal Blaine — drums

Victor Feldman — keyboards / percussion

Julius Wechter — percussion

Perry Botkin Jr. — arranger / possible musical direction

Joe Saraceno – producer

Engineer – Harold "Lanky" Linstrot

Producer – Dave Pell

Tracklist

A1 Bread And Butter

Written By – Parks-Turnbow

2:08

A2 How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland

2:36

A3 Feelin' Fine

Written By – Pell

2:01

A4 The Jerk

Written By – Julian

3:14

A5 Downtown

Written By – Hatch

2:43

A6 Come On Do The Jerk

Written By – Whited-Moore-Rogers-Robinson

2:15

B1 Tra La La

Written By – Pell

2:26

B2 Sidewalk Jerkin'

Written By – DeCaro

2:36

B3 Beef Jerky

Written By – Pell

2:23

B4 Can You Jerk Like Me

Written By – Stevenson-Hunter

2:40

B5 The "In" Crowd

Written By – Page

2:40

B6 Soda Jerk

Written By – Pell

2:31

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