The King Kong konga!^©

A dance song featuring the Conga, a celebratory Latin American ‘step-and-kick’ dance performed in a long line. The song has simple words sung in repeating lines to an equally simple tune, but the strong syncopated Conga rhythm gives the song a real zing!

Words and Music by Sarah Watts

Used by permission of Kevin Mayhew Ltd

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Do the King Kong konga,
Do the King Kong konga,
Do the King Kong konga,
King Kong, King Kong konga.

Make the song last longer,
Make the song last longer,
Make the song last longer,
King Kong, King Kong konga.

Make the konga stronger,
Make the konga stronger,
Make the konga stronger,
King Kong, King Kong konga.

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Song Information

Year group 1, 2

Vocal range a 6th

Accompaniment Accompanied

Key stage KS1

Style Other

Subject Physical education

Musical feature simple, stepwise melody

Vocal format Unison

Lyrics/Song Sheets

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Teaching Song Guides

The King Kong konga! (notes and activities)

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Comments about The King Kong konga!

Mr Selby Report this comment

Posted 22nd Jan 2010 09:59

Great song, but very short!

Mr Gamage Report this comment

Posted 19th Jan 2010 03:42

the children love this song, especially the sound track! they love doing the conga 2 it!

many thanks

Mrs Trandafilovski Report this comment

Posted 8th Jan 2010 05:12

This is great! Brings a smile to every face and some serious moves...!

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Song Writer Biography

Sarah Watts

Sarah Watts studied bassoon and piano at the Royal College of Music and also plays flute and saxophone. Much of her time is spent composing. Her published works include the popular Razzamajazz series, the Red Hot Recorder Tutor books for classroom, and several musicals and choral works.

Sarah has a passion for encouraging people to enjoy music. As Artistic Director of the National Youth Music Camps she plays a large part in promoting the Dankworth ‘all music’ philosophy that influenced her early years. She is an adjudicator for the National Federation of Music Festivals and Music for Youth, and has been on a number of educational steering groups, including that of the Jazz Development Council. She was nominated for an Allmusic award in 1987.

Publication information

Sixty Sizzling Songz

Sarah Watts
Published by Kevin Mayhew Ltd.

This collection contains sizzling arrangements of many popular songs as well as some fabulous new ones, all in Sarah’s inimitable upbeat and glitzy style. Sixty Sizzling Songz is an outstanding resource in response to the Music Manifesto’s report highlighting the importance of singing in schools.

Audio and copyright information

Audio information
The audio tracks were recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by Fulham Prep School Chamber Choir, mixed and mastered by Ron Knights at mediagrove.com. The backing track was used by permission of Kevin Mayhew Ltd.

Copyright information
All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.