Twist With the Ventures

by The Ventures

Twist With the Ventures cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 November 1961
  • Label: Dolton
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 25:10
  • Community rating: 3.18/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Bob Reisdorff, Josie Wilson, Miles Jaye, Sedonia Bell Walker

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released rapidly to capitalize on the massive dance craze sweeping the nation, 'Twist With the Ventures' adapts popular standards into tight, up-tempo guitar instrumentals. The record further solidified the band's reputation as incredibly versatile studio craftsmen capable of navigating passing pop trends.

Genres

Descriptors: Instrumental, dance, party, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Driving Guitars (Ventures' Twist) (1:52)
  2. The Twist (1:43)
  3. Road Runner (2:25)
  4. Gringo (2:30)
  5. Moon Dawg (2:17)
  6. Guitar Twist (2:18)
  7. Opus Twist (1:47)
  8. Movin' & Groovin' (2:02)
  9. Sunny River (2:06)
  10. Let's Twist Again (2:12)
  11. Shanghied (1:36)
  12. Bumble Bee Twist (The Wasp) (2:16)

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