"Dancin' Party" is a song written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell and performed by

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. In 1962, the track reached No. 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 19 on the

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and UK Singles Charts. It was featured on his 1963 compilation album, ''Chubby Checker's Biggest Hits''. In 1963, Gary U.S. Bonds filed a $100,000 lawsuit against Checker, claiming that Checker stole " Quarter to Three" and turned it into "Dancin' Party." The lawsuit is later settled out of court.

Other versions

* Claudine Clark released a version on her 1962 album, ''Party Lights''. *

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released a version as a single in 1977 which reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.Showaddywaddy, "Dancin' Party" Chart Position
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References

1962 songs 1962 singles 1977 singles Chubby Checker songs Showaddywaddy songs Songs written by Dave Appell Cameo-Parkway Records singles {{1960s-single-stub