The Twist!

by King Curtis

The Twist! cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1961
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 5:23
  • Community rating: 3.65/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Capitalizing on his famous saxophone solo from Chubby Checker's hit, King Curtis delivers a blistering, high-energy album dedicated entirely to the Twist. The record features his incredibly muscular, honking tenor style relentlessly driving a series of rhythm and blues dance numbers, solidifying his reputation as a premier rock and roll session man.

Genres

Descriptors: saxophone, rhythmic, instrumental, soulful, dance

Tracklist

  1. Jersey Bounce-Twist
  2. Twistin' Time
  3. Honeysuckle Rose
  4. The Peppermint Twist
  5. The Huckle-Buck
  6. The Arthur Murray Twist
  7. Stompin' At The Savoy
  8. The Twist
  9. 12th Street Twist
  10. Let's Twist Again
  11. Alright Okay You Win
  12. The Fly

Credits

  • King Curtis Combo - primary artist

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