Twist and Shout (Deacon Blue song)
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Twist and Shout is the second single from the album Fellow Hoodlums
by the Scottish rock
band Deacon Blue
. "Twist and Shout" is not the same song made famous by the Topnotes, The Isley Brothers, and the Beatles. However, the 12" single of Deacon Blue's release, perhaps in a nod to the common name, contains a live cover of the Beatles' "I'm Down
". It is also interesting to note that towards the end of this song, the lyrics; "Come on, come on baby" and "Work it all out" can be heard, quite similar to how they are sung in the other "Twist and Shout".
"Twist and Shout"'s unusual and catchy combination of pop and Cajun
zydeco
, propelled the single into the UK top 10.
The single's primary B-sides is the song "Good". Some versions of the single include an additional B-side entitled "Golden Bells".
Fellow Hoodlums
Fellow Hoodlums is the third studio album by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.-Track listing:All songs written by Ricky Ross, except where noted:# "James Joyce Soles" – 3:50# "Fellow Hoodlums" – 3:20# "Your Swaying Arms" – 4:10# "Cover from the Sky" – 3:34...
by the Scottish rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Deacon Blue
Deacon Blue
Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. Their name was taken from the title of the Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues". The band consists of vocalist Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond....
. "Twist and Shout" is not the same song made famous by the Topnotes, The Isley Brothers, and the Beatles. However, the 12" single of Deacon Blue's release, perhaps in a nod to the common name, contains a live cover of the Beatles' "I'm Down
I'm Down
"I'm Down" is a song by the Beatles written by Paul McCartney and first released as the B-side to the single "Help!" in 1965.-Composition:...
". It is also interesting to note that towards the end of this song, the lyrics; "Come on, come on baby" and "Work it all out" can be heard, quite similar to how they are sung in the other "Twist and Shout".
"Twist and Shout"'s unusual and catchy combination of pop and Cajun
Cajun
Cajuns are an ethnic group mainly living in the U.S. state of Louisiana, consisting of the descendants of Acadian exiles...
zydeco
Zydeco
Zydeco is a form of uniquely American roots or folk music. It evolved in southwest Louisiana in the early 19th century from forms of "la la" Creole music...
, propelled the single into the UK top 10.
The single's primary B-sides is the song "Good". Some versions of the single include an additional B-side entitled "Golden Bells".
12" Single (657302 6)
- "Twist and Shout (Extended Version)" – 6:04
- "Good" – 3:12
- "Twist and Shout" – 3:32
- "I'm DownI'm Down"I'm Down" is a song by the Beatles written by Paul McCartney and first released as the B-side to the single "Help!" in 1965.-Composition:...
(Live)" (LennonJohn LennonJohn Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
, McCartneyPaul McCartneySir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
) – 2:31
CD Single (657302 2)
- "Twist and Shout" – 3:32
- "Good" – 3:12
- "Golden Bells" – 2:29