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Dear Lady Twist
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Wikipedia article
"'Dear Lady Twist'" is a song written by Frank Guida and performed by Gary U.S. Bonds. It reached #5 on the U.S. R&B chart and #9 on the U.S. pop chart in 1962. It was featured on his 1962 album 'Twist Up Calypso'.
This song begins with a brief spoken dialogue, as Gary US Bonds asks a lady to dance the Twist with him, in which she replies that she does not know how to do it, resulting in Gary to explain it, by singing. This song is also noted for the male backup singers, repeating the phrase: "Get up from your Chair".
The song was produced by Guida.
The song ranked #32 on 'Billboard' magazine's Top 100 singles of 1962."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1962/BB-1962-12-29-Who's-Who.pdf Top 100 Singles of 1962]", 'Billboard', Section II, December 29, 1962. p. 82. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
This song's title and lyric line are referenced in the song "Mashed Potato Time" (1962) by Dee Dee Sharp.
Other versions
*Rod McKuen released a version of the song on his 1961 album 'Mr. Oliver Twist'.
*Duane Eddy released a version of the song on his 1962 album 'Twistin' 'N' Twangin'.
References
Category:1961 songs
Category:1961 singles
Category:Songs written by Frank Guida
Category:Gary U.S. Bonds songs
Category:Duane Eddy songs
Category:Twist (dance)
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