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Wikipedia article




'"The Cha-Cha-Cha"' is a song released in 1962 by Bobby Rydell.

Background



The song tells of the singer's desire to have his "baby" dance the Cha-Cha-Cha, while bemoaning the dance trends of the day (directly referencing the Twist, Wah-Watusi, Hully-Gully, Locomotion and Mashed Potatoes).

Chart performance



The song spent 11 weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 10 on November 17, 1962,"[http://www.billboard.com/artist/295281/bobby-rydell/chart Bobby Rydell - Chart History - The Hot 100]", 'Billboard.com'. Accessed July 24, 2015 while reaching No. 1 in Hong Kong,"[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1962/Billboard%201962-12-22.pdf Billboard Music Week Hits of the World]", 'Billboard', December 22, 1962. p. 28. Accessed July 14, 2016. No. 2 in Australia,"[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1962/Billboard%201962-12-08.pdf Billboard Music Week Hits of the World]", 'Billboard', December 8, 1962. p. 37. Accessed July 14, 2016. and No. 11 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. Chart No. 294.

References



Category:1962 songs

Category:1962 singles

Category:Bobby Rydell songs

Category:Cameo Records singles

Category:Songs written by Dave Appell

Category:Songs with lyrics by Kal Mann


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