"The Cha-Cha-Cha" is a song released in 1962 by

Bobby Rydell Robert Louis Ridarelli (April 26, 1942 – April 5, 2022), known by the stage name Bobby Rydell, was an American singer and actor who mainly performed rock and roll and traditional pop music. In the early 1960s he was considered a teen idol. His ...

Background

The song tells of the singer's desire to have his "baby" dance the Cha-Cha-Cha, while bemoaning the dance trends of the day (directly referencing the Twist, Wah-Watusi, Hully-Gully, Locomotion and Mashed Potatoes).

Chart performance

The song spent 11 weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 10 on November 17, 1962, while reaching No. 1 in

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References

1962 songs 1962 singles Bobby Rydell songs Cameo Records singles Songs written by Dave Appell Songs with lyrics by Kal Mann {{1960s-single-stub