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Written by:
Frank Davis
7/27/2010 12:46 PM
D'ja know that this year it will be 50 years since we first grabbed hold of our favorite girl or guy, pivoted on the balls of our feet, and swiveled our gyrating hips to a brand new song and it's accompanying dance? Yep, I'm talking about "The Twist."
According to Wikipedia, The Twist was written and originally released in 1959 by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters, but his version was only a moderate 1960 hit. Then later in '60, Chubby Checker covered the song and created the dance that went with it. That was the version that skyrocketed to Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 and has remained "the" real deal all this time. By the way, Chubby also recorded "Twistin' USA," and updated version in 1982 he titled "T-82," and a variation on the original in1988 called "Let's Twist Again Like We Did Last Summer." He also did a rap version with The Fat Boys at the end of '88. He simply called that one "Yo, Twist."
So why am I telling you all this? Because next Tuesday on my kitchen set, Chubby is scheduled to be my guest chef (yep--he likes to cook too!). He wants seafood, so I'm gonna fix him a big pot of "Seafood Courtbouillon." Don't miss this show. Chef Frank
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P.S. Also make a note on your appointment calendar that on August 14 at the Sigur Center in Chalmette, I'm going to emcee Chubby's 50th Anniversary of The Twist. Start practicing now so you can take part in the 2010 Twist Competition. I'll keep you up to date on the event as we get closer to it.
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Re: C'mon Baby, Let's Twist Again!
ALSO PERFORMING :
THE Legendary Ladies of Rock-In-Roll
Dee Dee Kenniebrew With the Crystal's
They had a top 20 hit in 1961 with “There’s No Other (Like My Baby)” and another Top 20 hit the next year with “Uptown.”
They had a memorable flop, though, in 1962, with their next single, “He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss),”
The Crystals followed with a major #1 hit later that year (a song that is still popular today), “He’s A Rebel”
Uptown, He's Sure The Boy I Love, Da Doo Ron Ron, and Then He Kissed Me. Two of the TOP 50 most popular records in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame belong to The Crystals www.thecrystals.net
Jean Knight "Mr. Big Stuff," reconsidered, and released it. The song proved to be an instant smash in 1971, reaching #2 on the pop chart and becoming a #1 R&B hit. It went double-platinum and received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female- In October 2007, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame honored Knight for her contributions to Louisiana music by inducting her.1985 My Toot Toot" The Billboard Hot 100.
THE Legend's of Rock - In- Roll
Oliver Morgan New Orleans R&B singer had a hit in the 60's with "Who Shot the La La?" Hail to my father Donald Morgan
Al Carnival Time Jonhson Al's newest song, the critically acclaimed "Lower Ninth Ward Blues", appeared in the Oscar nominated film "Rachel Getting Married", and Al has been honored with induction into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame
known for his famous song, "Carnival Time," has been a New Orleans Mardi Gras icon for over 40 years. A Rhythm & Blues performer
Trish Diaz Local Parish girl singing with Chalmette Jazz Band
Special Guess New Orleans Saints Dancing Robot, The Pope and many more
Cruising With Chubby Checker
WTIX Live Remote
Live broadcast from the St Bernard Civic Center 8/14/10 3pm-6pm
Calling on all Cars,Antiques,Display,Show,Street Rods, Street Machines,Trucks and Motorcycles. Chubby Checker will be looking for his favorite Machines ......So you'll get to meet him.
$10.00 per vehicle entry fee goes to the charity (Tower Of Light).
Come have some fun before the Concert, bring you car or whatever you drive and your chairs hang out with Chubby food and alcohol and music.
Then wipe off the sweat and come inside for a night you'll never forget.
Special seating for the Cruiser's. Tickets are selling fast,so get yours today at all A1 Appliance and Electronic (271-9999)
By asevedo on
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