"Twist and Shout" is a song written by Phil Medley and Bert Russell. It was originally recorded by the Topnotes and then The Isley Brothers. It was covered by The Beatles, with John Lennon on the lead vocals, and originally released on their first album Please Please Me. The recording session for that album was their first album session, and is notable for eleven songs having been recorded in a mere 10 hours (the remaining four songs had previously been released as singles and one song was not released). "Twist and Shout" was the last song recorded; producer Geor… read more
"Twist and Shout" is a song written by Phil Medley and Bert Russell. It was originally recorded by the Topnotes and then The Isley Brothers… read more
"Twist and Shout" is a song written by Phil Medley and Bert Russell. It was originally recorded by the Topnotes and then The Isley Brothers. It was covered by The Beatles, with… read more
The Beatles was an English rock band formed in Liverpool, Lancashire in 1960. With the line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the most popular and influential band of all time. The group was integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedel… read more
The Beatles was an English rock band formed in Liverpool, Lancashire in 1960. With the line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the most popular and influential band of all … read more