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Down at the Twist and Shout
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Wikipedia article
"'Down at the Twist and Shout'" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter. It celebrates the Bethesda, Maryland, dance and music venue Twist & Shout. It was released in June 1991 as the third single from the album 'Shooting Straight in the Dark'. The song reached number 2 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart on September 14, 1991. The Cajun-themed song features backing from members of BeauSoleil, who are also name-dropped in the lyrics. Carpenter (and BeauSoleil) performed the song pregame at Super Bowl XXXI.
In 1992, "Down at the Twist and Shout" won Carpenter a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female. It was also nominated at the Academy of Country Music Awards for Song of the Year, but it lost to Billy Dean's "Somewhere in My Broken Heart".
Alvin and the Chipmunks recorded a cover for their 1992 album 'Chipmunks in Low Places'.
American Aquarium covered the song on their 2021 album 'Slappers, Bangers, and Certified Twangers: Vol 1.'
Music video
The music video was directed by Jack Cole and premiered in mid-1991.
Chart performance
Year-end charts
References
Category:1991 singles
Category:Mary Chapin Carpenter songs
Category:Songs written by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Category:Columbia Records singles
Category:1990 songs
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