David Appell (March 24, 1922 – November 18, 2014) was an American musician, arranger and record producer born in Philadelphia. == Career == Appell (pronounced "AP-el") is associated mainly with the Cameo-Parkway record label, in whose history he played a substantial part. He started working as an arranger for several United States Navy big bands in the mid-1940s during his service in World War II, including Jimmie Lunceford's black orchestra. He later arranged for dance orchestras, including Benny Carter and... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Dave Appell first charted in 1960 with Wild One.The artist placed 41 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 11 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 12 UK Top‑75 entries, including 5 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 8 Top‑10s.
Top songs: #1: Wild One - #2: Let's Twist Again - #3: The Wah-Watusi - #4: South Street - #5: Bristol Stomp
Ding-a-Ling
Bobby Rydell
Swingin' School
Bobby Rydell
Good Time Baby
Bobby Rydell
Cherie
Bobby Rydell
Let's Twist Again
Chubby Checker
#2 Let's Twist Again
Chubby Checker
I Wanna Thank You
Bobby Rydell
Do the New Continental
The Dovells
Lose Her
Bobby Rydell
Gee, It's Wonderful
Bobby Rydell
Dancin' Party
Chubby Checker
Hully Gully Baby
The Dovells
Popeye (The Hitchhiker)
Chubby Checker
Don't Hang Up
The Orlons
The Cha-Cha-Cha
Bobby Rydell
Butterfly Baby
Bobby Rydell
Let's Limbo Some More
Chubby Checker
#4 South Street
The Orlons
Do the Bird
Dee Dee Sharp
Wildwood Days
Bobby Rydell
Rock Me in the Cradle of Love
Dee Dee Sharp
Surf Party
Chubby Checker
Twist It Up
Chubby Checker
Betty in Bermudas
The Dovells
Crossfire!
The Orlons
Wild!
Dee Dee Sharp
Loddy Lo
Chubby Checker
Stop Monkeyin' Aroun'
The Dovells
Bon-Doo-Wah
The Orlons
Where Did I Go Wrong
Dee Dee Sharp
Hey, Bobba Needle
Chubby Checker
Rules of Love
The Orlons
She Wants T'swim
Chubby Checker
Let's Do the Freddie
Chubby Checker
Let's Twist Again / The Twist
Chubby Checker
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