Twist (dance)

"The Twist" was a song written by Hank Ballard. Ballard's version of the song was not a hit, but a cover version by Chubby Checker became an international hit and made the dance very popular.

"The Twist"
Song by Chubby Checker
from Twist With Chubby Checker"
ReleasedJune 1960
Recorded1960
GenreRock and roll
Length2:52
LabelParkway Records 811
Songwriter(s)Hank Ballard
Producer(s)Dave Appell
"The Twist" at YouTube

Checker followed with "Let's Twist Again", which was another huge hit.[1]

Twist (dance) Media

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