Dr. Knickerbocker / Tic-Tac (medley)
Release - Topic, May 30, 2015
Provided to YouTube by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Dr. Knickerbocker / Tic-Tac (medley) · John's Island children
John's Island, South Carolina: Its People and Songs
℗ 2004 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / 1973 Folkways Records
Released on: 1973-01-01
Auto-generated by YouTube.
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from 0.01 to 1:01 of this sound file
Here's the words to this version:
Oh, Dooocter Knickerbocker, Knickerbocker 1,2,3
Now let's get the rhythm of the hands
[clap clap]
Well you got the rhythm of the hands
[clap clap]
Now let's get the rhythm of the feet
[stomp. stomp]
Well you got the rhythm of the feet
[stomp stomp]
Now let's get the rhythm of the shoooulders
[Children move their shoulders to the rhyme's beat]*
Well you got the rhythm of the shoooulders
[Children move their shoulders to the rhyme's beat]*
Now let's get the rhythm of the eeeyes
[Children move their eyes to the rhyme's beat]*
Well you got the rhythm of the eeeyes
[Children move their eyes to the rhyme's beat]*
Now let's get the rhythm of the hips woo hoo
[Children move their hips to the rhyme's beat]*
Now let's get the rhythm of the hips woo hoo
[Children move their hips to the rhyme's beat]*
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This is my transcription of this sound file.
The entire rhyme is repeated one time from the beginning.
*This is my guess about what the children do at those time.
Edited by Azizi Powell
Latest revision - June 14, 2026
This post showcases YouTube videos of this rhyme.
That post also includes information about the meaning of the phrase "number 9" in British culture and in United States' culture.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2025/10/examples-of-dr-knickerbocker-number.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. That post presents some (word only) examples of the rhyme "Dr. Knickerbocker Number Nine".
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Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of those videos.
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This video is found at the top pf this post.
SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - Dr. Knickerbocker.mp4
amanda hennon, Apr 26, 2012, AELS Art Show 2012:
Kindergarten students singing "Dr. Knickerbock
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - The Wiggles Big Birthday World Tour 2011
"Dr. Knickerbocker" Live
LissaAOE, Aug 2, 2011
The Wiggles "Big Birthday" World Tour 2011, Chicago, IL (July 30, 2011)
Dr. Knickerbocker
(You'll notice that Jeff was sick, so a Wiggly dancer took his place!)
****SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - Dr. Knickerbocker Number Nine
The Wiggles, Mar 11, 2023 #TheWiggles #EducationalSongs #NurseryRhymes
Follow along and practice counting from 1 to 9 with Doctor Knickerbocker! This catchy nursery rhyme will have kids laughing and learning at the same time, as they identify the numbers and follow the actions along with the Wiggles! It's an interactive and engaging way for children to build their counting skills while having a blast!
TheLearningStation - Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes, Feb 17, 2016
Popular children’s brain breaks, action and dance song, Dr.
Knickerbocker. Dr. Knickerbocker is from the award-winning CD, “Action! Fun!
Dance!”
SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - The Elephant Show - Dr. Knickerbocker/John A. MacDonald (SONG)
The Elephant Show features the adventures of the Canadian singing trio Sharon, Lois & Bram and Elephant. Sharon, Lois & Bram along with celebrated family entertainer, Eric Nagler are joined by the curious and fun-loving antics of their pachyderm pal Elephant to sing songs and share adventures.
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