Twistin' the Night Away
Sam Cooke
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Let me tell you 'bout a place Somewhere up a New York way Where the people are so gay Twistin' the night away Here they have a lot of fun Puttin' trouble on the run Man, you find the old and young Twistin' the night away They're twistin', twistin' Everybody's feelin' great They're twistin', twistin' They're twistin' the night away Here's a man in evenin' clothes How he got here, I don't know, but Man, you oughta see him go Twistin' the night away He's dancin' with the chick in slacks She's a movin' up and back Oh man, there ain't nothin' like Twistin' the night away They're twistin', twistin' Everybody's feelin' great They're twistin', twistin' They're twistin' the night Let's twist a while Lean up, lean back Lean up, lean back Watusi, now fly, now twist They're twistin' the night away Here's a fella in blue jeans Dancin' with a older queen Who's dolled up in a diamond rings and Twistin' the night away Man, you oughta see her go Twistin' to the rock and roll Here you find the young and old Twistin' the night away They're twistin', twistin' Man, everybody's feelin' great They're twistin', twistin' They're twistin' the night One more time Lean up, lean back Lean up, lean back Watusi, now fly, now twist
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting and Production"Twistin' the Night Away" was written and sung by Sam Cooke. It is one of his most popular and well-known songs.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1962, during the peak period of the American Twist dance craze.
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Album Appearance"Twistin' the Night Away" is also the title track of Cooke's 1962 studio album, which was his most successful LP featuring hit singles.
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Chart SuccessUpon release, the song quickly became a hit, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Musical StyleThe song combines the popular Twist dance beat with the traditional R&B sound Sam Cooke was known for.
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InfluenceIt was one of the songs that helped bridge the gap between R&B and the emerging genre of soul music, solidifying Sam Cooke's position as a pioneering figure in soul.
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Use in MediaThe song has been featured in numerous movie soundtracks, including 'Animal House' and 'Innerspace'.
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Cover Versions"Twistin' the Night Away" has been covered by diverse artists like Rod Stewart, and the song’s raucous energy continues to resonate with audiences even today.
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Tragic ConnectionUnfortunately, the song is considered one of Cooke's last major hits before his untimely death in 1964 at the age of 33.
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LegacyDespite its danceable nature, the song's lyrics demonstrate Cooke's exceptional storytelling skill, discussing the universal human desire for freedom and fun, contributing to Cooke's enduring legacy as one of the greats of soul music.
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