Statistics for Music Trivia: "Twist" Songs

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Originally recorded as a B-side by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, "The Twist" became a number 1 hit in a version by what artist, who also recorded a country version and a 1988 rap duet version with The Fat Boys?Chubby Checker
83%
Which durable "twist" favorite was originally released by the Top Notes before being covered by The Isley Brothers, The Beatles, Buck Owens, Salt-N-Pepa, and many others? It made the pop charts in the '60s, '80s, '90s and again in 2010 in one version or another.Twist and Shout
74%
George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan combined forces to create this '90s "twist" original, the name of which includes the supergroup's moniker.Wilbury Twist
70%
Who released a song called "The Alvin Twist"?Alvin and the Chipmunks
43%
"Twistin' the Night Away" was the hit title track on which charter member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 1962 album? He was shot and killed by a motel manager in 1964Sam Cooke
43%
"Your Sister Can't Twist (But She Can Rock 'n Roll)" is track 1, side 4 of which artist's #1 charting and ultimately 30 million selling, 1973 double-album. Production was divided between Jamaica and a chateau in France.Elton John
39%
Which Motown group performed "Twistin' Postman" as a sort of sequel to their earlier song "Please Mr. Postman"?The Marvelettes
39%
This candy flavored twist song was first recorded by Joey Dee and the Starliters in 1961 and later covered by Sweet in the '70s. According to the lyrics, this "Twist" goes like this; "Round & round, Up & down...One, two, three, kick, One, two, three, jump.The Peppermint Twist
35%

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