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"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 did not become a hit in the record charts until it was reworked by the Isley Brothers for their album Twist & Shout in 1962.
The Top Notes' 1961 single "Twist and Shout" In 1961, the group recorded the single "Hearts of Stone" (b/w "The Basic Things") under the direction of Phil Spector, with King Curtis on saxophone. [4] The second single that year was the first recorded version of Phil Medley and Bert Berns's "Twist and Shout", [7] which was also produced by Spector.
The band quickly embraced their new name. Their diverse musical talents meant that as well as producing their own singles, they also performed as backing for other recording artists. Their first chart entry was " Twist and Shout " in June 1963 (a cover version of a song by the Isley Brothers that was also covered by the Beatles).
Philip Medley (April 9, 1916 – October 3, 1997) was an American songwriter, notable for his composition "Twist and Shout", which he wrote along with Bert Russell. The song was made famous by both The Isley Brothers and The Beatles. Medley also managed a music group called The Everglades composed of Jerry Hayward (Lead), Robert Leak (a.k.a ...
The controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond is at the heart of the Queen Mother's crown—and it may be why Queen Camilla has chosen not to wear it for her coronation in May.
Twist and Shout is the Beatles' second album released in Canada, in mono by Capitol Records (catalogue number T-6054) on 3 February 1964. [2] It consists of songs mostly drawn from Please Please Me, their first LP released in the United Kingdom. This album, like its parent album, contains both original Beatles songs, as well as covers ...
The huge diamond is steeped in history and controversy over how it came to be in the possession of British royalty
Twist and Shout: The Bert Berns Story – Vol. 1: 1960–1964 (2008), a CD featuring more than two dozen of Berns' R&B and rock hits, released through Ace Records of England. Mr. Success: The Bert Berns Story – Vol. 2: 1964–1967 (2010), a CD featuring more than two dozen of Berns' R&B and rock hits, released through Ace Records of England.