VA - Twist Hot 100 25th January 1962

This collection celebrates a notable chart event of January 1962, namely when Chubby Checkers record The Twist topped the US pop charts for the second time, signalling the approaching peak of the worldwide Twist dance craze he had first made No.1 well over a year earlier, in September 1960, since which time the dance had started to catch on all round the world. This collection comprises just about all the records in the Billboard Hot 100 of that week (one record is unavailable for copyright reasons) and it provides a fascinating and evocative snapshot of the music scene at what was already a dynamic and transitional time, with The Beatles first UK hit only nine months away. It includes seven Twist hits which underline the popularity of the dance. Its a window onto a vibrant and exciting musical environment, and includes a number of unfamiliar names and recordings of which even pop enthusiasts may not be too aware, and which will be welcome additions to their collections.

Just imagine ... It was 60 years ago. And as if yesterday ...

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