Peppermint Twist Part I/Ram Bunk Shush/Ya Ya/Sticks & Stones/Shout/Peppermint Twist Part II/Hold It/Fanny Mae/Honky Tonk/Mashed Potatoes
The Twist craze wasn’t just Chubby Checker, everybody was doin’ it in 1961-62. However, it mysteriously disappeared without trace in 1963. Joey Dee’s live contribution, Doin’ The Twist includes the hit single Peppermint Twist Part 1, going all the way to No. 1. (US:2)
“They are definitive early-rock live tracks. You can practically feel the heat and the crowds as these guys get into grooves that are just brilliant. The organist, in the days before those tinny electronic organs, can suddenly swoop in and move everything to a whole new level of intensity. And the drummer's left hand must have been a blur all night long, beautiful high-speed shuffle work that just doesn't quit.”
“Can't say enough about how great this LP is. It's so good and such quality, you think you're right there with Joey Dee and The Starliters, twisting all night. Go back in time and twist like we did back in the 60s.”
“This group put the Twist on the map (along with Chubby Checker) Great doo-wop and twist dance tunes. Party on big time with this one.”
“I had the Live At The Peppermint Lounge LP when I was a kid and loved it, especially the extended Peppermint Twist cut. What blows me away about these recordings is the overall energy of the music, especially the guitar and keyboard work - amazing stuff.”
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