Did you know?
- “Let’s Twist Again” is a classic rock and roll and dance-pop song performed by American singer Chubby Checker. It was released in 1961 as a follow-up to his hit song “The Twist,” which became a dance sensation and helped popularize the dance style known as the twist.
- Written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell, “Let’s Twist Again” is a lively and energetic song that was specifically designed to encourage people to dance the twist. The lyrics invite everyone to join in, clap their hands, and enjoy the dance.
Key Features of the Song:
- Dance Craze: “Let’s Twist Again” capitalizes on the popularity of the twist dance, which involves a simple, rhythmic, twisting motion of the hips. The song’s lyrics and beat are designed to get people up and dancing, making it a quintessential dance craze song.
- Catchy Chorus: The song’s chorus, which includes the lyrics “Come on, let’s twist again, like we did last summer,” is incredibly catchy and easy to sing along to, further contributing to its widespread appeal.
- Upbeat Rhythm: The music features a lively and infectious beat, with a prominent saxophone and a driving rhythm section that makes it impossible not to move to the music.
Legacy and Impact:
- “Let’s Twist Again” is one of the iconic songs of the early 1960s and is closely associated with the twist dance craze. Chubby Checker’s energetic performance and the song’s catchy melody have made it a timeless classic that continues to be played at dance parties and nostalgic events.
- Chubby Checker’s version of “The Twist” and “Let’s Twist Again” helped establish him as one of the key figures in the early rock and roll and dance music scenes.
- The song has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials, contributing to its enduring popularity.
- Chubby Checker’s performances of the twist dance on television and in live shows played a significant role in making the twist a global dance phenomenon.
“Let’s Twist Again” is not only a song but also a symbol of a bygone era of dance and music, and it remains a favorite for those who love to revisit the energetic and carefree spirit of the 1960s dance scene.
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Lyrics
“Let’s Twist Again”
Come on everybody!
Clap your hands!
All you looking good!
I’m gonna sing my song
It won’t take long!
We’re gonna do the twist
And it goes like this:
Come on let’s twist again,
Like we did last summer!
Yeaaah, let’s twist again,
Like we did last year!
Do you remember when,
Things were really hummin’,
Yeaaaah, let’s twist again,
Twistin’ time is here!
Heeee, and round and round and up and down we go again!
Oh, baby, make me know you love me sooooo,
And then:
Twist again,
Like we did last summer,
Come on, let’s twist again,
Like we did last year!
TWIST! YO!
Who’s that, flyin up there?
Is it a bird? Noooooo
Is it a plane? Noooooooo
Is it the twister? YEAAAAAAAHH!
Twist again, like we did last summer,
Come on, Let’s twist again,
Like we did last year!!!!
Do you remember when, things were really hummin’,
Come on, let’s twist again,
Twistin’ time is here
Heeee, and round and round and up and down we go again!
Oh, baby, make me know, you love me sooooo!
And then:
Come on, twist again, like we did last summer,
Let’s twist again, like we did last year!
Come on, let’s twist again,
Twistin’ time is heeeere!
