Sunday, December 26, 2021

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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Twist !!!

 

9 comments:

  1. I love, I love your blog. Thanks.
    You have a heart guys ....
    Merry Merry Happymas !

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  2. love this thank youuuuuuuu

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  3. A great collection. Followers of 1960s Aussie music will note the original version of "I Told The Brook" on CD4, recorded a few years later by Oz icon Billy Thorpe.

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  4. Una de las más grande colecciones, amigos. Mil gracias. Saludos

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  5. You spread love. Hope you can feel it comin' back.

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  6. Thanks... and happy holidays

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