| "Twist and Shout" | ||||
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| Single by the Top Notes | ||||
| A-side | "Always Late (Why Lead Me On)" | |||
| Released | August 1961 | |||
| Recorded | February 23, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Atlantic, New York City | |||
| Genre | Rock and roll | |||
| Length | 2:05 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Phil Spector | |||
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"Twist and Shout" is a 1961 song written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns (later credited as "Bert Russell"). It was originally recorded by the Top Notes, but it did not become a hit in the record charts until it was reworked by the Isley Brothers in 1962. The song has been covered by several artists, including the Beatles, Salt-N-Pepa, The Astronauts and Chaka Demus & Pliers, who experienced chart success with their versions.