Chicken Dance

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The "Chicken Dance" (known originally in German as "Der Ententanz" (The Duck Dance), also known as "The Birdie Song") is an oom-pah song from 1957. The original German language version was composed by Swiss accordionist Werner Thomas. Its melody as well as its associated fad dance has become familiar throughout the Western world. The Chicken Dance is a well-known drinking and dancing song at American Oktoberfest events. It is also a popular dance at weddings, particularly in whose culture includes polka music. Over 140 versions have been recorded worldwide, including some that were released by Walt Disney Records, together making an estimate of more than 40,000,000 records pressed.

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