Down at the Twist and Shout
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Saturday night and the moon is out I gonna head on over to the Twist and Shout, Find a two-step partner and a cajun beat, When it lifts me up, I'm gonna find my feet Out in the middle of a big dance floor When I hear that fiddle, wanna beg for more Wanna dance to a band from a Lousian' tonight And I never have wandered down to New Orleans, Never have drifted down a bayou stream But I heard that music on the radio, And I swore someday I was gonna go Down a highway 10 past Lafayett There's a Baton Rouge and I won't forget to send you a card with my regrets 'Cause I'm never gonna come back home Saturday night and the moon is out I wanna head on over to the Twist and Shout, Find a two-step partner and a Cajun beat, When it lifts me up, I'm gonna find my feet Out in the middle of a big dance floor When I hear that fiddle, wanna beg for more Wanna dance to a band from a Lousian' tonight Hey They gotta alligator stew and a crawfish pie, A gulf storm blowin' into town tonight Livin' on the delta it's quite a show They got hurricane parties ev'ry time it blows? But here up north it's a cold, cold rain, And there ain't no cure for my blues today Except when the paper says Beousoleil is a comin' into town Baby let's go down It's Saturday night and the moon is out I wanna head on over to the Twist and Shout, Find a two-step partner and a cajun beat, When it lifts me up, I'm gonna find my feet Out in the middle of a big dance floor When I hear that fiddle, wanna beg for more Wanna dance to a band from a Lousian' tonight Bring your mama, bring your papa, bring you sister too They got lots of music and lots of room When they play you a waltz form a nineteen ten, You're gonna fell a little bit young again Well you learn to dance with you rockin' roll, You learn to swing with do-si-do But you learn to love at the fais so do? When you hear a little Jolie Blon Saturday night and the moon is out I wanna head on over to the Twist and Shout, Find a two-step partner and a cajun beat, When it lifts me up, I'm gonna find my feet Out in the middle of a big dance floor When I hear that fiddle, wanna beg for more Wanna dance to a band from a Lousian' tonight Hey, sure
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Written by: MARY CARPENTER, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter Information"Down at the Twist and Shout" was written by country music singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has produced several hits during the '80s, '90s, and 2000s and is well-known for her blend of country and folk music.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Down at the Twist and Shout" climbed up to the number 2 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1991, highlighting its popularity among country music fans.
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Grammy AwardThe song won a Grammy Award in 1992 for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female. This further solidified Carpenter's status as a successful country music artist.
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Album Information"Down at the Twist and Shout" was part of Carpenter's third album, "Shooting Straight in the Dark" which was released in 1990. The album was a commercial success and solidified her place in the music industry.
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The Chipmunks VersionA fun version of "Down at the Twist and Shout" was recorded by The Chipmunks, a fictional band comprised of animated chipmunks, for their 1992 album "Chipmunks in Low Places." This album consisted of covers of country hits, providing an entertaining spin on popular songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Down at the Twist and Shout" features Carpenter and her band performing the song at a festive Mardi Gras parade. The vibrant video plays up the setting and theme of the song.
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Live PerformanceCarpenter delivered a memorable performance of "Down at the Twist and Shout" at the 1992 Grammy Awards, accompanied by the Cajun band, BeauSoleil.
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CollaborationsThe Chipmunks version of the song features additional vocals from country music artist Charlie Daniels and background vocals from the Jordanaires, a renowned backup singing group for many famous musicians.
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InfluenceThe song makes explicit references to Louisiana Cajun culture, music, and dance. It contributed to raising the global profile of Cajun music.
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Song Themes"Down at the Twist and Shout" sings about the joy of immersing oneself in music and dance as a form of escapism and celebration, capturing the lively spirit of Cajun music and culture.
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