"Twist, Twist Senora" is a song written by

Frank Guida Francesco J. "Frank" Guida (May 26, 1922 – May 19, 2007) was a Sicilian-United States, American songwriter and music producer credited with discovering Gary U.S. Bonds, whose hits, including "New Orleans (Gary U.S. Bonds song), New Orleans" a ...

, Gene Barge, and Joseph Royster and performed by Gary U.S. Bonds. 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