hmm, I liked Chubby Checker until I saw this. I know he achieved alot but many other artists who arguably achieved more than him are very modest and grateful (ray charles etc...). But if hes just chatting up the interviewer, thats fine :P
What an arrogant bastard lol. Comparing himself to the beatles is outrageous. The beatles melodies and music were a million times more complex and influential than Chubby fricken Checker. That's not my opinion... that is fact. Chubby was a novelty then like Beyonce is today. True music endures.
Disagree Chubby. If racism was a fact in music Ray Charles wouldn't have lasted. Michael Jackson? Diana Ross? What I think you should've done and you started to -- was take your music in the direction of "A Change Is Gonna Come." You were fantastic on that LP. Yeah it didn't sell. Maybe MCA didn't push hard enough. "Running" & "Burn in the Night," are as good as any rocker Springsteen's done. Persist. "The Twist" is a novelty. You have a great voice & can still make a serious LP.
Im sorry to say that I totally disagree w/ Chubby's sentiments here.The Twist as well as Mr. Checker are both American icons.All I hear is his songs on the oldies stations everywhere..what the hell is he talking about?Sure, there was injustice against black artists back in the day,but Chubby Checker did break barriers.His music is ealry 60s..less advetising dollars put to that era.
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cbuqq2014 2 months ago
@cbuqq2014 And Too
cbuqq2014 2 months ago
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seeker6087 2 months ago
Hahaa You ee Tommy C In The Back Round
cbuqq2014 2 months ago
CHUBBY I LOVE HIM Sooo Much Go Ahead Oreo Cookiee
cbuqq2014 2 months ago
...w-why are they doing the interview ina bathroom??
tttttara13 4 months ago
happy birthday to your 70th Chubby ... best musican of twist ... thanks
MultiMarie54 4 months ago
hmm, I liked Chubby Checker until I saw this. I know he achieved alot but many other artists who arguably achieved more than him are very modest and grateful (ray charles etc...). But if hes just chatting up the interviewer, thats fine :P
dainbranage 8 months ago
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aspecteur007 10 months ago
What an arrogant bastard lol. Comparing himself to the beatles is outrageous. The beatles melodies and music were a million times more complex and influential than Chubby fricken Checker. That's not my opinion... that is fact. Chubby was a novelty then like Beyonce is today. True music endures.
FREON212 11 months ago
@FREON212 He's speaking in terms of African American music
CALICOTV301 2 weeks ago
@FREON212 Chubby made dances like twist and huck a buck. The Beatles sold 247million, he sold more than 250 million
CALICOTV301 2 weeks ago in playlist chubby Checker
Disagree Chubby. If racism was a fact in music Ray Charles wouldn't have lasted. Michael Jackson? Diana Ross? What I think you should've done and you started to -- was take your music in the direction of "A Change Is Gonna Come." You were fantastic on that LP. Yeah it didn't sell. Maybe MCA didn't push hard enough. "Running" & "Burn in the Night," are as good as any rocker Springsteen's done. Persist. "The Twist" is a novelty. You have a great voice & can still make a serious LP.
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Im sorry to say that I totally disagree w/ Chubby's sentiments here.The Twist as well as Mr. Checker are both American icons.All I hear is his songs on the oldies stations everywhere..what the hell is he talking about?Sure, there was injustice against black artists back in the day,but Chubby Checker did break barriers.His music is ealry 60s..less advetising dollars put to that era.
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sps242 1 year ago
Why is he looking down all the time?
killerbeau95 2 years ago
he's checking out the reporter
rocknum 2 years ago
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sps242 1 year ago
great interview
michaeldebarge 2 years ago