About the song
“The Twist” by Chubby Checker is a timeless classic that has left an indelible mark on the landscape of popular music. Released in 1960, this song not only became a massive hit but also sparked a dance craze that swept across the globe. Written by Hank Ballard, originally recorded by him in 1959, it was Checker’s cover that catapulted “The Twist” to iconic status.
Featured on Checker’s album “Twist with Chubby Checker,” the song climbed to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1960 and again in 1962, making it the only single to reach number one in two different chart runs. Its success marked a pivotal moment in music history, as it popularized the dance style known as the twist, characterized by its simple yet infectious moves that anyone could emulate.
Chubby Checker, born Ernest Evans, became synonymous with the twist phenomenon, and his energetic rendition of the song became emblematic of the early 1960s dance culture. The upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and Checker’s charismatic delivery ensured that “The Twist” remained a staple at parties, dance halls, and radio stations for years to come.
Beyond its commercial success, “The Twist” holds cultural significance as a symbol of youthful exuberance and the liberation of dance from formal constraints. Its enduring popularity has secured its place in music history as a song that transcends generations, continuing to inspire new audiences to get up and dance.
Whether you remember twisting to the beat in the ’60s or discovered its infectious rhythm later on, “The Twist” remains a joyful anthem that captures the spirit of its era and continues to bring people together through the universal language of dance and music.
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Lyrics
Come on, baby
Let’s do the twist
Come on, baby
Let’s do the twist
Take me by my little hand
And go like this
E-yah, twist
Baby, baby, twist
Ooh yeah, just like this
Come on, little miss
And do the twist
My daddy is sleepin’
And mama ain’t around
Yeah, daddy’s just sleepin’
And mama ain’t around
We’re gonna a-twist, a-twist, a-twistin’
‘Til we tear the house down
Come on and twist
Yeah, baby, twist
Ooh yeah, just like this
Come on, little miss
And do the twist
E-yah
Yeah, you should see my little sis
You should see my, my little sis
She really knows how to rock
She knows how to twist
Come on and twist
Yeah, baby, twist
Ooh yeah, just like this
Come on, little miss
And do the twist
Yeah
That’s all right
Yeah, twist all night
Twist
(‘Round and ’round and ’round)
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