Aunt Susan bought this singing Alligator for our family’s “Dirty Santa” game this Christmas, and Daddy Dave was the eventual recipient. When his button is pushed, the realistic-looking reptile dances and sings "Later, Alligator", the iconic 1950’s rock and roll song. Louisiana songwriter Robert Charles Guidry tapped several popular contemporary catch-phrases to pen this 1955 classic. He originally recorded it under the name “Bobby Charles” with limited success. Not until Bill Haley & The Comets released their more light-hearted version and feature it in their 1956 musical film “Rock Around The Clock” did the song enter the national consciousness. Now well over a half-century old, the tune still inspires children of all ages to dance.
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