Twist Around the World: Early 60’s Twist Hits

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

▶ CD 1
▼ CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Mister Twister
recording of:
Mister Twister
writer:
John Berry (songwriter from the 50s-60s), Donald Covay and Mark Lewis (doo wop/rockabilly songwriter)
Connie Francis2:08
2Come Twist Around the Clock
Jack Hammer2:10
3Fanny Mae
Joey Dee & the Starliters3:55
4Twistin’ U.S.A.
Chubby Checker2:32
5Finger Poppin’ Time
drums (drum set):
Phillip Paul (Cincinnati studio drummer) (on 1960-03-31)
electric bass guitar:
Navarre Hastings (on 1960-03-31)
guitar:
J.C. Davis (on 1960-03-31)
piano:
Jimmy Johnson (pianist) (on 1960-03-31)
tenor saxophone:
Otis Finch (on 1960-03-31) and James E. Henry Moore (on 1960-03-31)
trumpet:
Mark Patterson (trumpet) (on 1960-03-31)
background vocals:
The Midnighters (aka The Midnighters until 1958) (on 1960-03-31)
lead vocals:
Hank Ballard (on 1960-03-31)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 34)
recording of:
Finger Poppin’ Time (on 1960-03-31)
lyricist and composer:
Hank Ballard
Hank Ballard & the Midnighters2:36
6Buzz Buzz A‐Diddle‐It
Freddy Cannon2:26
7Some Kinda Fun
Chris Montez2:24
8Kissin’ Time
recording of:
Kissin’ Time
writer:
Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann
publisher:
Bibo Music (ended), Kellem-Milton Music Co. Inc. (ended) and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
Bobby Rydell2:10
9Girl – Girl – Girl
Jack Hammer1:52
10The Duck
Jackie Lee2:22
11The Loco‐Motion
recording of:
The Loco‐Motion (aka Locomotion)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Screen Gems/EMI Music, EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division (until 2021-06-30), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (from 1962 to present) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Little Eva2:16
12Lipstick on Your Collar
vocals:
Connie Francis (American former actress and chart-topping singer)
recording of:
Lipstick on Your Collar
lyricist:
Edna Lewis
composer:
George Goehring
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp.
Connie Francis2:19
13Spanish Twist
Bill Haley & His Comets2:21
14Arkansas Twist
recording of:
Arkansas Twist
Bobby Lee Trammell2:15
15Tequila Twist
recording of:
Tequila
lyricist and composer:
Daniel Flores (Daniel Flores)
The Champs1:53
16Twistin’ the Night Away
cover recording of:
Twistin’ the Night Away
lyricist and composer:
Sam Cooke
publisher:
ABKCO Music
Sam Cooke2:42
17Soul Twist
recording of:
Soul Twist
composer:
Curtis Ousley
publisher:
Bon-Dan Music and Kilynn Music Publishing, Inc.
King Curtis2:46
18Dear Lady Twist
recording of:
Dear Lady Twist
lyricist and composer:
Frank Guida
Gary “U.S.” Bonds2:28
19Twistin’ With Linda
recording of:
Twistin' With Linda
writer:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
The Isley Brothers2:39
20Peppermint Twist
Danny Peppermint & The Jumpin' Jacks2:01
21Sam’di soir
recording of:
Sam'di soir
lyricist:
Charles Aznavour
composer:
Georges Garvarentz
Johnny Hallyday3:04
22Twistin’ in the Old Town Tonight
recording of:
Twistin’ in the Old Town Tonight
Sam Cooke2:09
23Whistler’s Twist
Elson Smith2:18
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ASIN:DE: B00U6SW73E [info]