Twist and Shout (Deacon Blue song)
"Twist and Shout" is the second single from the album Fellow Hoodlums by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.
| "Twist and Shout" | ||||
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| Single by Deacon Blue | ||||
| from the album Fellow Hoodlums | ||||
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| Released | July 1991 | |||
| Recorded | February 1990 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ricky Ross | |||
| Producer(s) | Jon Kelly | |||
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"Twist and Shout"' had an unusual combination of pop and Cajun zydeco. It reached No. 10 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1991[1] and No. 13 in the Irish Singles Chart[2]
Title
"Twist and Shout" is not the same song made famous by the Topnotes, The Isley Brothers, and the Beatles. However, the 12" single of Deacon Blue's release, perhaps in a nod to the common name, contains a live cover of the Beatles' "I'm Down". Additionally, towards the end of this song, the lyrics; "Come on, come on baby" and "Work it all out" can be heard, quite similar to how they are sung in the other "Twist and Shout".
Release
The single's primary B-sides is the song "Good". Some versions of the single include an additional B-side entitled "Golden Bells".
Track listing
All songs written by Ricky Ross, except where noted:
7" single (657302 7)
- "Twist and Shout" – 3:32
- "Good" – 3:12
12" single (657302 6)
Cassette single (657302 4)
- "Twist and Shout" – 3:32
- "Good" – 3:12
CD single (657302 2)
- "Twist and Shout" – 3:32
- "Good" – 3:12
- "Golden Bells" – 2:29
References
- Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 145. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- "The Irish Charts – All there is to know > Search results for "Twist & Shout"". irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 13 June 2020.