The Maccabeats - Latke Recipe - Hanukkah

Music video for "Latke Recipe," a parody of "Shut Up And Dance" originally performed by Walk the Moon

Video by Uri Westrich

This and all Maccabeats music is recorded a cappella.

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Lyrics by Spencer Garfield
Additional lyrics by the Maccabeats
Arranged by Julian Horowitz
Edited by Jeff Eames
Mixed by Ed Boyer
Mastered by Dave Sperandio for Vocal Mastering

Color grading by Stuart Jackson
Special thanks to Daniel and Jamie Schwartz

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Tonight is Hanukkah
Got everything we need
A frying pan, some oil
And a latke recipe
Let’s celebrate our ancestry
We’ve got ooh, ooh, ooh
The latke recipe

Four potatoes, peel and grate
Shred an onion, tears streaming down your face
Then salt and pepper to your taste
Add a tablespoon of flour, a pinch of baking powder
Then add two eggs
And mix it all together
And while we stir we sing!

Tonight is Hanukkah
Got everything we need
A frying pan, some oil
For your latke recipe
Let’s celebrate our victory
We’ve got ooh, ooh, ooh
The latke recipe

Pour enough oil to cover the pan
(Calories)
Turn up the heat but don't burn your hands
(So many calories)
Now you’re ready to complete the plan
Gotta take a spoon and fill it, then press it on the skillet

Few at a time
Fry one side then the other
‘Till both are golden brown

Tonight is Hanukkah
Got everything we need
A frying pan, some oil
For your latke recipe
Let's celebrate our ancestry
We've got ooh, ooh, ooh
The latke recipe

Two thousand years
Of joyous celebration
A single jar
That burned for eight days
The food we eat
As part of our tradition
Keeps that flame alive!

Tonight is Hanukkah
Got everything we need
Good friends and family here to try
Our latke recipe
Best served with applesauce, you see
We’ve got ooh, ooh, ooh
The latke recipe

[patbeatty]

I am 67 years young. I live in an active senior community. For the past few years, Adele in our building has done a great job of sharing the traditions and the history of Hanukkah with us. We light the candle every night and we read the blessing in English and it is sung to us by Ray in the Jewish tradition. After that we play this video and sing and dance. I can't share pictures here, but just know that you have helped us to make this holiday and season fun for our mixed culture community. Thank you very much from Decatur Georgia, USA.

[lvannahabrams]

My 4th grader was asked to bring in a song which represents "his culture". Without a blink of an eye, he named this song. Thanks so much.

[jenrcui]

I’m an elementary school librarian and I’ve been reading books about Hanukkah to all my classes this week. I’ve played this for my 4th graders and they LOVE it. Thanks so much for sharing by your culture and talents!

[NeverlandSystemSunflower]

Ever since this song came out, it's become a family tradition to sing this and dance to it while we make our latkes! We LOVE THIS much!

[vmaewood]

Whenever I see this video, I watch it at least 5 times in a row. It gives me joy.. Thank you!

[rainbwmommy]

You guys are awesome! May God bless your ministry =) You helped my young Jewish son feel proud for being Jewish in a non-Jewish town! We love rocking out to all your music all through-out the year!

[tzvimccloud]

This is one of my favorite songs from Hannukah. Always has to be playing each day

[ZBISHOP]

I'm not Jewish but I'm jamming the hell out of this Beat and recipe! LOVE IT!! Go IDF

[Aquahonoredhi]

Even seven years later, this song is being shared. This is an amazing song!

[joanhaskell]

Thank you for allowing my elementary choir sing this. This is their favorite song. Their whole demeanor changes when they sing your song. They love it so much. Thank you! Happy Hanukkah!

[randomdude]

As a Jewish person, this has been played so many times it’s basically a tradition for us to play this at least once when we celebrate Hanukkah!

[boxerguyrein]

Every year I look forward to this joyful time and this great song. Brings such wonderful memories of the great loving Latke mother made.

[AndrewHager]

I may be gentile, but man, this is one kickin’ Hanukkah song! Nicely done, Maccabeats, and here’s wishing you guys a Happy Hanukkah!!

[steets]

Well, now I know what song will be stuck in my head for eight days and nights.

[DCLayclerk]

Oh my goodness this is funny and awesome. My wife and I just finished frying about 62, 000 latkes and this was just the laugh 😂 we needed! Thanks 🙏🏻

[evalandry]

Another winner, as I expected :-). Love the recipe, and this year we're going all out here--latkes, braised brisket, rugalah--the works! The most wonderful time of the year, and a new Maccabeats video--who can ask for more?

[itisthreeprettykitties]

It's not even Hanukah and I'm listening to this. It's so good.

[electricbygeorge]

I love Hanukkah its the 2nd best after passover because those two holidays we celebrate FREEDOM from both the Greek and the Egyptians thats why I love those holidays

[katesix]

OMGGG IN 2ND GRADE WE HAF TO MEMORIZW THIS ENTIRE SONG AND PERFORM IT IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL THIS WAS LIKE 5 YEARS AGO OMG!!

[grammy]

Thanksgiving is over... here comes Hanukkah!!!! Love the