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The Twist

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  • Hank Ballard

    He also wrote “The Twist” (1959), which sparked a dance craze in the United States.

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  • Doing the twist
    Chubby Checker
    / The Twist

    Checker’s breakout hit, “The Twist,” was originally recorded by R&B singer-songwriter Hank Ballard and the Midnighters in 1959. Though Ballard’s version was popular, the song’s lyrics were considered risquĂ©. In 2025 Checker

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