Soul Twist
1962 single by King Curtis
"Soul Twist" | ||||
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Single by King Curtis | ||||
B-side | "Twisting Time" | |||
Released | 1962 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 2:35 | |||
Label | Enjoy | |||
Composer(s) | King Curtis | |||
Producer(s) | Bobby Robinson, Danny Robinson | |||
King Curtis singles chronology | ||||
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"Soul Twist" is a 1962 instrumental crossover single for saxophonist, King Curtis. His debut single on the R&B charts was his most successful, hitting number one for two weeks. "Soul Twist" crossed over to the top 40, where it was one of three singles by King Curtis to make the chart.[1]
Chart positions
Chart (1962) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 17 |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Sides | 1 |
See also
- List of number-one R&B singles of 1962 (U.S.)
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 327.
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Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
- Soul Meeting (1960)
- Soul Battle (with Oliver Nelson and Jimmy Forrest, 1960)
- The Shirelles and King Curtis Give a Twist Party (with the Shirelles, 1962)
- Live at Fillmore West (1971)
- "Soul Twist" (1962)
- "Soul Serenade" (1964)
- "Memphis Soul Stew" (1967)
- "Ode to Billie Joe" (1967)
- "For What It's Worth" (1967)
- "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" (1968)
- "Whole Lotta Love" (1971)