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Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers’ “That’s What I Like” continued the group’s winning formula of blending vintage rock ’n’ roll with modern dance production, creating an upbeat medley designed to appeal to several generations of music fans. Released in 1989, the recording followed the success of their earlier nostalgic mixes, drawing on the infectious energy of classic popular music while giving it a contemporary rhythmic drive.
The project was created by British DJ and producer John Pickles, whose skill in assembling familiar recordings into a seamless musical sequence helped define Jive Bunny’s distinctive sound. “That’s What I Like” combines snippets of well-known songs, moving rapidly between melodies and vocal passages while maintaining a consistent dance beat. The transitions are carefully arranged to keep the momentum flowing, encouraging listeners to recognise the musical references without interrupting the party atmosphere.
As with the group’s other recordings, the appeal lies in the contrast between nostalgia and modernity. The source material recalls the exuberance of earlier decades, particularly the big-band swing and rock ’n’ roll eras, while the production reflects the late-1980s enthusiasm for remixes, medleys and dance-oriented pop. This combination gives the recording a playful character, turning familiar musical memories into a fresh listening experience.
Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers became synonymous with this approach, offering audiences an accessible introduction to classic hits through energetic, tightly constructed mixes. “That’s What I Like” exemplifies the project’s emphasis on fun, familiarity and continuous movement, making it a spirited reminder of the period’s appetite for retro-inspired party music.
The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK singles chart on 21st October 1989.
UK 7'' SLEEVE COVERS
Shown below are the picture sleeve covers (front and back) for the UK release of this single. If no cover sleeve was issued in the UK, we will display another country’s picture sleeve.
UK 7'' TRACK LISTING
| A-Side | That’s What I Like (Single Version) (4:01) (Various Artists) Produced By Andy Pickles, Les Hemstock |
| B-Side | Pretty Blue Eyes (2:44) (Doherty, Anderson) Produced By Andy Pickles, Les Hemstock |
CHART PERFORMANCE (80s Chart only)
| UK Top 40 Chart Run [10 Weeks] – 14th October 1989 – 16th December 1989 |
OFFICIALLY RELEASED VERSIONS
All officially released versions that appeared in the 80s:-
- That’s What I Like (Single Version) (4:01)
- That’s What I Like (Extended Mix) (5:37)
- That’s What I Like (Extended Twist Mix) (5:23)
- That’s What I Like (Album Version) (5:30)
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OFFICIAL VIDEO
SONG LYRICS
Come on everybody, everybody, everybody
C C Come on everybody
I’m gonna sing my song
It won’t take long
We’re gonna do the twist
We’re gonna do the twist
We’re gonna do the twist
And it goes like this
C’mon let’s twist again like we did last summer
Yeah let’s twist again like we did last year
Do you remember when things were really hummin’
Yeah let’s twist again twistin’ time is here
Hey, hey, hey, hey hey baby won’t you take a chance
Say that you’ll let me have this dance
Oh let’s dance
Oh let’s dance
Oh do the twist, the stomp, the mash potato too
Any old dance that you want to do
But let’s dance, oh let’s dance
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will, oh what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire
Good golly, Good golly, Good golly Miss Molly
You sure like to ball
Good golly Miss Molly
You sure like to ball
When you’re rockin’ and a rollin’
Can’t hear your mama call
C’mon C C C’mon baby, let’s do the twist
C’mon baby, let’s do the twist
Take me by my little hand
And do the twist
On your marks, get set
On your marks, get set
On your marks, get set
On your marks, get set
Well I should have known it from the very start
This girl’ll leave me with a broken heart
Listen people what I’m tellin’ you
I keep away from runaround Sue yeah
I miss her lips and the smile on her face
The touch of her hair and this girl’s warm embrace
So if you don’t wanna cry like I do
A-keep away from-a Runaround Sue
Woah Woah Woah
Oh baby that’s the one I like
Who’s that flyin’ up there
Is it a bird (No)
Is it a plane (No)
Is it the twister (Yeah)
Yeah let’s twist again like we did last summer
Come on let’s twist again like we did last year
Do you remember when things were really hummin’
Come on, let’s twist again, twistin’ time is here
Yeah round ‘n around ‘n up ‘n down we go again
Oh baby make me know you love me so and then
Come on twist again like we did last summer
Girl, let’s twist again, like we did last year
Great balls, great balls, great balls, great balls of fire
On your marks, good golly, get set, good golly
On your marks, good golly, get set, good golly
On your marks, good golly, get set, good golly
Now ready, ready, go
Oh baby that’s the one I like, like, ike, ke
Written By Various Artists
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