Twistin' the Night Away
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"Twistin' the Night Away" is a song written and recorded by Sam Cooke
. It was released as a single in 1962
and became very popular, charting in the top ten of both the Billboard Hot 100
(#9) and Billboard's R&B chart (#1),. "Twistin' the Night Away" was successful overseas as well, peaking at #6 on the UK Singles Chart
.
The Shins
titled their third album Wincing the Night Away
in an apparent reference to the song.
The song was also covered by the famous Motown group, the Marvelettes
. Their version of the song appeared on the 1962 album, The Marvelettes Sing Smash Hits of 1962.
This song was covered by Hutti Heita as a dark psytrance
track in 2009.
Cooke's version also appeared in the 1978 classic Animal House, the 1987 film Innerspace
, and the 2011 film The Green Hornet
.
, Rod Stewart
released his version as a single from his album Never a Dull Moment. This version achieved marginal success, peaking at #59 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1987
, he re-recorded the song for the soundtrack to the film Innerspace
. When released as a single in the Summer of 1987
, this version hit #80 on the Hot 100.
Sam Cooke
Samuel Cook, , better known under the stage name Sam Cooke, was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. He is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocal abilities and...
. It was released as a single in 1962
1962 in music
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and became very popular, charting in the top ten of both the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
(#9) and Billboard's R&B chart (#1),. "Twistin' the Night Away" was successful overseas as well, peaking at #6 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
The Shins
The Shins
The Shins are an American indie rock band comprising singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Mercer, guitarist/bassist Dave Hernandez, Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats, drummer Joe Plummer and bassist Ron Lewis. Their sound draws on several musical genres, including pop, alternative rock, indie rock,...
titled their third album Wincing the Night Away
Wincing the Night Away
Wincing the Night Away is a Grammy-nominated album by indie rock group The Shins. It was released by Sub Pop Records on January 23, 2007. It is the band's third album, and the final under their contract with Sub Pop...
in an apparent reference to the song.
The song was also covered by the famous Motown group, the Marvelettes
The Marvelettes
The Marvelettes were an American singing girl group on the Tamla label. Motown's first successful female vocal group, the Marvelettes are most notable for recording the company's first #1 Pop hit, "Please Mr...
. Their version of the song appeared on the 1962 album, The Marvelettes Sing Smash Hits of 1962.
This song was covered by Hutti Heita as a dark psytrance
Dark psytrance
Dark psytrance is a darker, faster and more distorted form of psychedelic trance music, with tempo ranges usually from 145 to 180 BPM, but reaches +220 BPM...
track in 2009.
Cooke's version also appeared in the 1978 classic Animal House, the 1987 film Innerspace
Innerspace
Innerspace is a 1987 science fiction comedy film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Michael Finnell. Steven Spielberg served as executive producer. The film was inspired by the classic 1966 science fiction film Fantastic Voyage. It stars Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan, Robert Picardo and...
, and the 2011 film The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet (2011 film)
The Green Hornet is a 2011 American superhero action-comedy film based on the character of the same name that had originated in a 1930s radio program and has appeared in movie serials, a television series, comic books, and other media...
.
Rod Stewart cover
In 19731973 in music
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, Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
released his version as a single from his album Never a Dull Moment. This version achieved marginal success, peaking at #59 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1987
1987 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1987.See also:Record labels established in 1987-January-February:*January 3 – Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
, he re-recorded the song for the soundtrack to the film Innerspace
Innerspace
Innerspace is a 1987 science fiction comedy film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Michael Finnell. Steven Spielberg served as executive producer. The film was inspired by the classic 1966 science fiction film Fantastic Voyage. It stars Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan, Robert Picardo and...
. When released as a single in the Summer of 1987
1987 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1987.See also:Record labels established in 1987-January-February:*January 3 – Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
, this version hit #80 on the Hot 100.
Charts
| Chart (1973) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
59 |
| Chart (1987) | Peak Position |
| US Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
80 |
Divine cover
Divine covered "Twistin' The Night Away" and released it as the second single from his album Maid in England in 1985.Track listing
- "Twistin' The Night Away (Dance Version)" - 6:53
- "Twistin' The Night Away (Instrumental)" - 6:10
- "A Divine Good Time" - 3:52
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
47 |