DO THE DONKEY KONG / Buckner & Garcia / 80's Arcade Pop

🦍 The Story Behind "Do The Donkey Kong" Before Mario was a household name, he was "Jumpman," and he was the star of Buckner & Garcia’s high-energy tribute, "Do The Donkey Kong." Released on the hit 1982 Pac-Man Fever album, this track captured the chaos of the construction site and the frustration of those falling barrels. 🕹️ Arcade Trivia & Fun Facts: The Debut of a Legend: The song pays homage to Nintendo’s 1981 breakout hit, Donkey Kong, which marked the first appearance of Mario (Jumpman) and Pauline. Signature Sounds: You’ll hear the authentic, chirpy "walking" sound effects and the iconic hammer music sampled directly from the arcade cabinet, bringing that 8-bit stress to life. The "Dance" Craze: Following the trend of "The Twist" or "The Mashed Potato," Buckner & Garcia framed the song as a new dance craze—though most players at the time were "doing the Donkey Kong" by frantically slamming the jump button! Grab a hammer, avoid the barrels, and get ready to climb—it's time to save the lady! 🔨🍌🦍 Wave your hands in the air, stomp your feet on the ground, Climb up the ladder quickly, and then spin yourself around. Open the umbrella up and answer the phone; You can do it with a partner, you can do it all alone. Scale up the wall, just how high can you go? You'll surely break her heart if you get to her too slow. Pound upon your chest and take an elevator ride; You can get off at the top and then you look from side to side. Come on, come on. Come on, come on. Do the Donkey Kong. Do the Donkey Kong! Come on, come on. Come on, Come on. Do the Donkey Kong. Do the Donkey Kong. Tip-toe through the tulips and then raise your hands up high; There's a fire down below and you don't want to catch his eye. Hide behind each other and don't even make a sound; You're in trouble now, take the elevator down. Jump over all the barrels and let out a little scream; Duck underneath the pie, 'cause it's a coconut cream. You pick the hammer up and then you put the fire out; Now we think you know what Donkey Kong is all about. Come on, come on. Come on, come on. Do the Donkey Kong. Do the Donkey Kong! Come on, come on. Come on, Come on. Do the Donkey Kong. Do the Donkey Kong. Repeat chorus out ©1981 Words and Music by Jerry Buckner and Gary Garcia BGO Music Inc.