Peppermint Twist
Chubby Checker
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Well they've got a new dance and it goes like this (Bop shoo-op, a bop bop shoo-op) Yeah the name of the dance is Peppermint Twist (Bop shoo-op, a bop bop shoo-op) Well you like it like this, the Peppermint Twist It goes round and round, up and down Round and round, up and down Round and round and a up and down And a one two three kick, one two three jump Well meet me baby down at 45th street Where the Peppermint Twisters meet And you'll learn to do this, the Peppermint Twist It's alright, all night, it's alright It's okay, all day, it's okay You'll learn to do this, the Peppermint Twist Yeah, yeah etc
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Written by: HENRY GLOVER, JOSEPH DI NICOLA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Peppermint Twist" was originally released by Joey Dee and the Starliters in 1961.
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Chubby Checker CoverPopular twist-dance performer, Chubby Checker, also released a cover version of "Peppermint Twist."
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Henry Glover's InvolvementMusic producer and songwriter Henry Glover contributed to crafting the famous song "Peppermint Twist."
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Chart Success"Peppermint Twist" reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in early 1962, staying there for three weeks.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was often associated with the popular dance trend of the era - the Twist.
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Sweet's CoverThe British glam rock band Sweet also covered "Peppermint Twist." Their version appeared on their album, 'Funny How Sweet Co-Co Can Be' released in 1971.
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Peppermint LoungeThe song rose to popularity partly because of its connection to the nightclub scene, particularly a New York City nightclub called Peppermint Lounge.
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Film InfluenceThe success of the song led to the production of a 1962 film called "Hey, Let's Twist!", which was based on the nightclub where the song was often performed - the Peppermint Lounge.
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Syncopated RhythmsMusically, "Peppermint Twist" is noted for its distinctive, syncopated rhythms that made it perfect for doing the twist.
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Grammy Hall of FameJoey Dee and the Starliters' original recording of "Peppermint Twist" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in March of 2021, a recognition that it was a recording of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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