Episode 102: “Twist and Shout” by the Isley Brothers
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Twist and Shout by the Isley's
Ronald Eisley's Twist and Shout was his first mainstream hit. The record made the top 20 on the pop chart, and number 2 in R&B. It might even have done better, but for an unfortunate coincidence. Do You Love Me by The Contours had a very similar rising vocal hook. But it's hard not to think that the two records being so similar, must have eaten into the market for both records.
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