About the song
“Let’s Twist Again” is a classic hit song by Chubby Checker, released in 1961. Written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell, this track is closely associated with the Twist dance craze that took over the music scene in the early 1960s. The song serves as a follow-up to Checker’s immensely popular 1960 hit “The Twist,” which had topped the U.S. charts and was known for its infectious beat and danceable rhythm.
“Let’s Twist Again” was a commercial success, reaching number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Cash Box Top 100. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number 2 in the spring of 1962. The song’s popularity was not limited to the U.S. and UK; it also topped the charts in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden, among other countries.
The song’s catchy melody and lively rhythm contributed to its success and it quickly became a staple at parties and dance halls. Its recognition was further cemented when it won the Grammy Award for Best Rock & Roll Recording in 1962. In addition to its English version, Chubby Checker recorded “Let’s Twist Again” in German as “Der Twist Beginnt” and in Italian as “Balliamo il Twist.” These international versions extended the song’s reach and influence.
The track has appeared in various media over the years, including the soundtrack of the 2011 film *The Help*. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the song’s ability to capture the excitement and joy of the Twist dance craze, which remains a significant part of pop culture history.
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Lyrics
Come on everybody clap your hands
Ah, you’re looking good
I’m gonna sing my song and you 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
Yeah, let’s twist again like we did last year
Do you remember when things were really hummin’?
Yeah, let’s twist again, twistin’ time is here
Round ‘n around ‘n up ‘n down we go again
Oh baby make me know you love me so and then
Twist again like we did last summer
Come on twist again, like we did last year
(Twist, yow)
Who’s that, flyin’ up there?
Is it a bird? No
Is it a plane? No
Is it the twister? Yeah
Yeah, 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
Round ‘n around ‘n up ‘n down we go again
Oh baby make me know you love me so and then
Come on twist again like we did last summer
Girl, let’s twist again, like we did last year
Come on twist again, twistin’ time is here