Twist and Shout

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About Twist and Shout

"Twist and Shout" is a 1961 song written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns, later credited as "Bert Russell". It was originally recorded by The Top Notes, but it became a chart hit as a single by The Isley Brothers in 1962. The song has been covered by several artists, including The Beatles on their first album Please Please Me (1963), The Tremeloes in 1962, and The Who in 1970 and 1984.


Year:
1964
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Well, shake it up baby now
Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on baby now
Come on and work it on out
Well, work it on out, honey
You know you look so good
You know you got me goin' now
Just like I know you would

Well, shake it up baby now
Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on baby now
Come on and work it on out
You know you twist, little girl
You know you twist so fine
Come on and twist a little closer now
And let me know that you're mine, woo

Ah, ah, ah, ah, wow
Baby now
Twist and shout
Come on, come on, come, come on baby now
Come on and work it on out
You know you twist, little girl
You know you twist so fine
Come on and twist a little closer now
And let me know that you're mine
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby now
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby now
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby now
Ah, ah, ah, ah

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: Bert Russell, Phil Medley

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5 facts about this song

Bert Berns
1. Authenticity: Bert Berns initially wrote "Twist and Shout" by himself. It became one of the most popular songs covered by many famous artists in the music industry. 2. Conspiracy: Berns was also known as Bert Russell and Bert Russell Berns. He was involved in some speculation of changing his real identity from Berns to Russell. 3. Prolific Writer: Throughout his career, Bert Berns wrote many top-charting songs apart from "Twist and Shout," including "Piece of My Heart" and "I Want Candy."
The Beatles
4. Vocal Strain: John Lennon was suffering from a cold during the recording of "Twist and Shout", which added unique vocal strain to the track, giving it a distinctive raw and emotional sound. 5. One Take: The Beatles version of "Twist and Shout" was reportedly completed in one single take due to Lennon's deteriorating voice. 6. B-side: Originally, it was released as the B-side of the Beatles' cover of "Do You Want to Know a Secret?"
The Isley Brothers
7. Groundbreaking: The Isley Brothers were the first ones to record "Twist and Shout" in 1962. 8. Chart Performance: Their version of the song peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. 9. Influence: The Isley Brothers' version of this song influenced the Beatles to make their rendition.
The Tremeloes
10. Competition: The Tremeloes and the Beatles auditioned on the same day for Decca Records; Decca chose to sign with the Tremeloes due to their proximity. 11. Cover Version: "Twist and Shout" was covered by the Tremeloes in 1963 and was included in their debut album "Introducing the Tremeloes."
The Who
12. Live Performance: The Who performed "Twist and Shout" as part of their live performances during their early career. 13. Mismatch Theory: Reports suggest that the version we hear today by The Who was out of sync due to some tape speed mismatch during the recording process. 14. Collection Album: Their rendition of "Twist and Shout" was included in the 1994 collection album "Rarities 1966-1972 Vol. I & II."

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