Feet Up (Pat Him on the Po-Po)

"Feet Up (Pat Him on the Po-Po)" is a popular song written by Bob Merrill in 1952. Its best-known version was recorded by Guy Mitchell in 1952. The song reached number 18 on the Cashbox chart in August 1952. The song also reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1952, becoming the first number two record in that chart.

"Feet Up (Pat Him on the Po-Po)"
Single by Guy Mitchell
B-side	"Jenny Kissed Me"
Released	August 1952
Genre	Pop
Length	2:42
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Bob Merrill
Guy Mitchell singles chronology
"Day of Jubilo" (1952) "Feet Up (Pat Him on the Po-Po)" (1952) "'Cause I Love You, That's a Why" (1952)

The narrator of the song is a former lowlife who is reforming so he can set a good example for his newborn son, whom he loves. The title refers to the tradition of spanking a newborn baby just after birth, to ensure it draws breath.