The Beatles have impacted every generation. Despite being over 60 years old, modern audiences still recognize The Beatles’ music, and many listen to it consistently. However, it’s not exactly music that would get played in the club, as that’s typically pop and dance songs. Still, Paul McCartney said he heard one song by The Beatles at a party, and everyone kept dancing.
‘Twist and Shout’ was a massive hit for The Beatles Paul McCartney | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Desert Trip
“Twist and Shout” is a 1961 song written by Bert Berns and Phil Medley. The Top Notes originally recorded the track but it didn’t become a hit until it was covered by The Isley Brothers in 1962. The Isley Brothers’ version reached No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 42 on the U.K. Singles chart.
The eccentric dance track skyrocketed in popularity after it was covered by...
‘Twist and Shout’ was a massive hit for The Beatles Paul McCartney | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Desert Trip
“Twist and Shout” is a 1961 song written by Bert Berns and Phil Medley. The Top Notes originally recorded the track but it didn’t become a hit until it was covered by The Isley Brothers in 1962. The Isley Brothers’ version reached No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 42 on the U.K. Singles chart.
The eccentric dance track skyrocketed in popularity after it was covered by...
- 5/13/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles achieved many extraordinary feats as recording artists through their years in the music industry. However, none was more stunning than the day they dominated the top four slots of the Billboard singles charts on Mar. 28, 1964.
Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison photographed in 1964 | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The Beatles’ debut album dropped in 1963 in Great Britain and 1964 in the US
The Beatles’ debut album, Please Please Me, debuted in 1963. It recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of its release.
Before the release of Please Please Me, The Beatles released two singles. “Love Me Do” hit the charts on Oct. 5, 1962, and “Please Please Me” debuted on Jan. 11, 1963.
The Please Please Me album was not released in America and was a UK hit. Instead, the group’s debut album was rebranded Introducing The Beatles, and debuted in the United States on Jan. 10, 1964, with a different tracklisting. Americans...
Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison photographed in 1964 | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The Beatles’ debut album dropped in 1963 in Great Britain and 1964 in the US
The Beatles’ debut album, Please Please Me, debuted in 1963. It recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of its release.
Before the release of Please Please Me, The Beatles released two singles. “Love Me Do” hit the charts on Oct. 5, 1962, and “Please Please Me” debuted on Jan. 11, 1963.
The Please Please Me album was not released in America and was a UK hit. Instead, the group’s debut album was rebranded Introducing The Beatles, and debuted in the United States on Jan. 10, 1964, with a different tracklisting. Americans...
- 3/28/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Every week we bring you a list of songs that the X Factor acts will reportedly be singing on Saturday night. Keep checking back with us, as the list will be updated as information comes in.
This week’s X Factor theme is Move week and guest appearances will include The Black Eyed Peas and Leona Lewis.
Songs choices are revealed over the jump.
Joe McElderry – Circle Of Life by Elton John and Tim Rice from The Lion King
Lucie Jones – This Is Me by Demi Lovato
Jamie Archer – Unchained Melody by Alex North or Crying by Roy Orbison. Final choice as soon as we know!
Olly Murs – Twist and Shout written by Phil Medley and Bert Russell from the film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Stacey Soloman – Son Of A Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield from the film Pulp Fiction
Danyl Johnson – Purple Rain by Prince
John and Edward...
This week’s X Factor theme is Move week and guest appearances will include The Black Eyed Peas and Leona Lewis.
Songs choices are revealed over the jump.
Joe McElderry – Circle Of Life by Elton John and Tim Rice from The Lion King
Lucie Jones – This Is Me by Demi Lovato
Jamie Archer – Unchained Melody by Alex North or Crying by Roy Orbison. Final choice as soon as we know!
Olly Murs – Twist and Shout written by Phil Medley and Bert Russell from the film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Stacey Soloman – Son Of A Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield from the film Pulp Fiction
Danyl Johnson – Purple Rain by Prince
John and Edward...
- 11/6/2009
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
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