Rock-A-Polka - Annette Funicello - Original 1961 Music Video

"Rock-A-Polka" by Annette Funicello from Dance Annette on Buena Vista Records, 1961. That's singer Gene Pitney as the Soda Jerk. Restored by David Slaughter and Paul Bunnell from an original 16mm print, February 2021.

[@mfb5242]

I loved Annette! Cute yes but there was also a special sweetness to her that stood out!

[@thurayya8905]

It's the little film clips like this that need to be saved, so they are not forgotten.

[@impassable]

Her cuteness is off the charts

[@TheMassacreFilms]

For real though!

[@davidfletcher6478]

Our good old days . 👋

[@jamesedelman6807]

Anette was stunning ! And, now I know what Gene Pitney's other job was...

[@jockellis]

How old are you?

[@Stonewall1861]

My first love as a kid.❤

[@jeffrowlette]

She was adorable

[@claudiamiller7730]

I’m Polish…and I had some cousins who could polka-jive like nobody’s business! I’d sit at the family weddings and events as a kid and just be so envious of how they could swing to those old songs! God love ‘em all!!

[@SusanChristopher-hl7eq]

I don't remember this particular song. I was only 7 then. But I was a fan and loved all her other music esp on Mickey Mouse Club

[@ShalomMashiah-kt5qh]

Please don't forget never if not yet..........😅

[@karenstrong8887]

I have never seen these one song video’s before with Annette. It cracks me up that Gene Pitney is in them. I loved him just as much.

[@J-50s60smusic]

ANNETTE Had it all. Talent and Beauty. I am completely Captivated and Mesmerized by her as I watch her perform this cute song from her DANCE ANNETTE Album. Incredible Charisma and a Magic Quality that she possessed that made her light up the screen. I don't know how you were able to get these rare videos but all I can say is " Bless You " and " Many Thanks ". I have been waiting to see these full complete videos since 1985.

[@Johnnyxmovie]

I digitized a rare 16mm print and fixed up the sound, so these are probably being seen on UA-cam for the first time. Many thanks for your comment.

[@greendeane1]

Back when women were feminine.

[@MrLamontSanford]

Please put more...she was divine.

[@Johnnyxmovie]

More coming! :-)

[@MrLamontSanford]

@@Johnnyxmovie awesome!

[@MrLamontSanford]

@@Johnnyxmovie do you have Rock-a-Charleston video???

[@Johnnyxmovie]

I just finished the restoration and am uploading it now. Check back shortly - and thanks for watching!

[@davidwesley2525]

Annette Has Extraordinary Cuteness.🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤

[@lindaanders8796]

I was only 7 then but I've always loved Annette and this is one I don't remember seeing before, thx!! 💖

[@jennyholmes1633]

Love this ❤️❤️👏👏

[@user-rn8fk5ue2x]

Hermosa ❤

[@jockellis]

She was my generation’s Shirley Temple.

[@taylortimeless]

I didn’t know they had a music video for this

[@jipjob1]

MIs her😢😢😢

[@TheGoodC.ParksandMore]

That soda jerk at the counter must’ve been terribly confused a 😂