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Who sang Twist And Shout?

The Beatles released the song Twist And Shout. Date of release: 1963.

Release date: 1963
Writer(s): Bert Berns
Producer(s): Phil Spector
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The meaning of the song 'Twist And Shout ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 Twist And Shout song analysis

- The song is about a man who tells a woman to dance with him.

- He says she is beautiful and he knows she will like to dance with him.

- He wants her to feel how good he feels when he is with her.

- In the end, he just wants her to know that she is his.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Twist And Shout’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
The meaning of the song lyrics, in a few words...
The song tells the story of a man who tells a woman to dance with him, who tells her that she is beautiful and that he knows she will love to dance with him, who wants her to feel the well-being he feels when he is near her and who, in the end, just wants her to know that she is his.
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The Beatles - Short Biography

The Beatles were a British rock band from Liverpool, England. Formed in 1960, the band consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Their music mixed a variety of styles including rock 'n' roll, psychedelic rock, classical, ska, blues and pop. They gained international popularity for their songs and innovative music style. Their albums and singles were commercial successes, and their influence on music and pop culture was considerable. The group broke up in 1970, and the members went on to successful solo careers. The Beatles remain one of the most popular and influential bands in music history.
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- "Twist and Shout" was written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns in 1961.

- Originally recorded by the Top Notes, the song did not become a hit until the Isley Brothers covered it in 1962.

- Several artists have covered the song, including the Beatles, Salt-N-Pepa and Chaka Demus and Pliers.

- Chaka Demus and Pliers had a chart hit with their version.

- The song has become a widely covered classic.

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