"Twist, Twist Senora" is a song written by

Frank Guida Frank Guida (May 26, 1922 – May 19, 2007) was a Sicilian-American songwriter and music producer credited with discovering Gary U.S. Bonds, whose hits, including "New Orleans" and " Quarter to Three", he produced. He was also a songwriter for ...

Gene Barge James Gene Barge (born August 9, 1926) is an American tenor and alto saxophonist, composer in several bands, and actor. Biography Born in Norfolk, Virginia in August 1926, he was a founding member of the 1960s band The Church Street Five, which ...

, and Joseph Royster and performed by

Gary U.S. Bonds Gary U.S. Bonds (born Gary Levone Anderson, June 6, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, known for his classic hits "New Orleans" and " Quarter to Three". Career Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Bonds lived in Norfolk, ...

. It reached #9 on the U.S. pop chart in 1962. It was featured on his 1962 album ''Twist Up Calypso''. The song took its inspiration from the calypso song " Jump in the Line (Shake, Señora)". The song was produced by

. The song ranked #88 on ''Billboard'' magazine's Top 100 singles of 1962.

Other versions

*A version by Burt Blanca was released on the 2008 various artists album ''Rock N France: Platinum Collection''.

References

Songs about dancing Twist (dance) 1962 songs 1962 singles Songs written by Frank Guida Gary U.S. Bonds songs Songs written by Gene Barge {{1960s-single-stub