The Twist
: The MidnightersDate: 04/1959
Comment:
as Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
B side to Teardrops On Your Letter
[King 5171]
written by Hank Ballard
| Chart | Debut date | Peak pos. |
|---|---|---|
| US R&B | 16 |
 |  |  |
| The Midnighters singles chronology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Teardrops on Your Letter (03/1959 • 29 pts) | The Twist (04/1959 • 9 pts) | Kansas City (04/1959 • 20 pts) |
| The Midnighters singles by points | ||
|---|---|---|
| How You Gonna Get Respect (When You Haven't Cut Your Process Yet) (11/1968 • 9 pts) | The Twist (04/1959 • 9 pts) | Henry's Got Flat Feet (Can't Dance No More) (06/1955 • 10 pts) |
Music video
| Song versions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
1959 • The Midnighters  • The Twist |  | ||
| 1960 • The Midnighters • The Twist | | ||
| 1960 • Chubby Checker • The Twist | |  | |
| 1961 • Chubby Checker • The Twist | | | |
| 1962 • Ernie Freeman • The Twist | | ||
| 1988 • The Fat Boys • The Twist (Yo, Twist) | | | |