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The song was originally recorded by Hank Ballard in 1959 but gained popularity when Chubby Checker covered it. The inspiration came from the dance move of the same name.
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8 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About Chubby Checker
Chubby Checker, born Ernest Evans in South Carolina, developed as a Philadelphia street singer and an impersonator before becoming closely associated with dance records. The Class showcased his imitations of other performers, while The Twist, Let's Twist Again, The Fly and Limbo Rock linked his voice to successive dance crazes. His later recordings explored styles beyond that early repertoire, including disco and hip-hop, extending a performing identity that centered on movement and audience participation.
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Chubby Checker - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read museum career overview, signature-sound narrative and recording examples for identity, Philadelphia development, impersonation, named dance repertoire and later stylistic range. Final phrase synthesizes described dance-focused career. Omit rankings, chart totals and earliest-release claims. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1960
1961
Let's Twist Again
Chubby CheckerReported release: 1961 / 1962Date needs verification | Recent carryover
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The continued popularity of the Twist dance
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A new dance craze
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A new dance craze
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Another dance-themed song capitalizing on Checker's twist success.
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Another dance-themed song capitalizing on Checker's popularity and the twist craze.
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Chubby CheckerReported release: 1961 / 1962Date needs verification | Recent carryover
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A follow-up to "The Twist," written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell to capitalize on the ongoing dance craze.
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Chubby Checker, born Ernest Evans in South Carolina, developed as a Philadelphia street singer and an impersonator before becoming closely associated with dance records. The Class showcased his imitations of other...
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