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"The Madison Time" by The Ray Bryant Combo is track number two on the original 1988 motion picture soundtrack for John Waters' film Hairspray. Track Overview Song: "The Madison Time" (Parts I and II)Artist: The Ray Bryant Combo (led by jazz pianist Ray Bryant)Writers: Ray Bryant and Eddie Morrison Genre: R&B / Early 1960s Dance/JazzSoundtrack Placement: Track 2 on the official MCA Records release.Role in the MovieThe Dance: The song accompanies a major dance sequence in the film where teenagers on the fictional Corny Collins Show perform "The Madison," a popular line dance craze of the late 1950s and early 1960s.Vibe: It features an infectious, driving piano-led rhythm and shouted dance instructions that capture the energetic, retro Baltimore teen dance party atmosphere of 1962. "RARE PROMOTIONAL RADIOSTATION COPY".