"Twist And Shout" was written by Phil Medley and Bert Russell and was first recorded as "Shake It Up, Baby" by the Top Notes in 1960 with a very young Phil Spector producing. This recording flopped. Then the Isley Brothers decided to have a go at it, and Bert Russell changed the title to "Twist And Shout". Their recording with Ron Isley doing the lead vocal went to #17 on the pop charts during the summer of '62. The following year, the Beatles would famously cover the tune with John Lennon singing lead.
wow this sucks compared to the beatles version
sobertson1 21 hours ago
they didnt have john lennon with them.. they were bound to get owned by the beetles
Rohanthefirst 1 week ago
Dirty Dancing!!!! Isley brothers said that the Beatles did it better and they (Isley Bros.) wrote it!! Nice tribute!!!
rexxcarz 2 weeks ago
This a great 1962 version by the Isley Brothers! The Beatles Did a Great 1963 version of this same tune!
kjchicago1 2 weeks ago
Classic.
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DREDD2001AD 1 month ago
I really, really love this song!!
Thanks for posted..
azulbrital1967 1 month ago