About the song
“Let’s Twist Again,” penned by Kal Mann and Dave Appell, stands as a vibrant testament to the enduring popularity of the Twist dance craze that swept the early 1960s. Released as a single by Chubby Checker, following his monumental success with “The Twist,” this song quickly cemented its place in music history as another iconic hit.
Debuting in 1961, “Let’s Twist Again” swiftly ascended to No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard pop chart (reaching No. 3 on Cash Box) in August of that year. Its infectious rhythm and Checker’s dynamic vocals captured the spirit of youthful exuberance and the carefree dance culture that defined the era. The song’s lyrics and upbeat tempo encouraged listeners to join in the Twist phenomenon, which Checker himself had popularized with his earlier chart-topping singles.
Building on the momentum of “The Twist,” which had already topped the U.S. charts twice by the time “Let’s Twist Again” was released, the song resonated globally, reaching No. 2 in the UK in the spring of 1962. Its success was not just a testament to Chubby Checker’s vocal prowess but also to the songwriting prowess of Mann and Appell, who crafted a tune perfectly tailored to the dance craze that had captivated audiences worldwide.
The song’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia for an era characterized by innocence, optimism, and a burgeoning youth culture. Its lively melody and catchy chorus continue to be played at parties, weddings, and dance events, ensuring that the spirit of the Twist lives on in the hearts of those who remember its heyday and in the new generations discovering its charm.
“Let’s Twist Again” remains a timeless classic, a musical artifact that captures a moment in time when dance floors were filled with joyous twists and turns, and Chubby Checker’s voice rang out, inviting everyone to join in the fun. As we listen today, we can’t help but feel the urge to twist again, just like we did back in 1961.
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Lyrics
Come on everybody clap your hands
Ah, you’re looking good
I’m gonna sing my song and you won’t take long
We’re gonna do the twist and it goes like this
Come on let’s twist again like we did last summer
Yeah, let’s twist again like we did last year
Do you remember when things were really hummin’?
Yeah, let’s twist again, twistin’ time is here
Round ‘n around ‘n up ‘n down we go again
Oh baby make me know you love me so and then
Twist again like we did last summer
Come on twist again, like we did last year
(Twist, yow)
Who’s that, flyin’ up there?
Is it a bird? No
Is it a plane? No
Is it the twister? Yeah
Yeah, twist again like we did last summer
Come on let’s twist again, like we did last year
Do you remember when things were really hummin’?
Come on let’s twist again, twistin’ time is here
Round ‘n around ‘n up ‘n down we go again
Oh baby make me know you love me so and then
Come on twist again like we did last summer
Girl, let’s twist again, like we did last year
Come on twist again, twistin’ time is here