Twist And Shout
Beatles · Please please me
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on, baby now (come on, baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
(Ooooooooh.)
Well work it on out now (work it on out)
You know you look so good (look so good)
You know you got me goin' now (got me goin)
Just like I knew you would (just like i knew you would)
(Oooooooh)
Well, shake it shake it baby now (shake it up baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on baby now (come on, baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
You know you twist you little girl (twist little girl)
You know you twist so fine (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer now (twist a little closer)
Let me know that you're mine (let em know you're mine)
Aaaaah, aaaaaah, aaaaaah, aaaaah
Yeah, shake it up baby now (shake it up baby)
Twist and shout (twist and shout)
Come on, come on, come on baby now (come on baby)
Come on and work it on out (work it on out)
Well shake it, shake it, shake it, baby yeah (shake it, baby)
Well shake it, shake it, shake it, baby yeah (shake it, baby)
Well shake it, shake it, shake it, baby yeah (shake it, baby)
Aaaaah, aaaaah, aaaaaah, aaaaah
Twist And Shout
Released on the Beatles' 1963 debut album Please Please Me, "Twist And Shout" stands as a defining moment in rock history, showcasing the band's raw energy and emotional depth. The track features a distinctive arrangement with a prominent organ and a driving rhythm section that propels the song forward. Its most famous element is the vocal performance by John Lennon, which builds to a dramatic, almost breaking point near the end, reflecting the intense passion characteristic of the group's early work. This recording helped establish the Beatles as pioneers of the British Invasion, blending traditional pop structures with a gritty, live-in-the-studio sound that would influence countless artists across genres. The song remains a staple of their discography, celebrated for its dynamic build and enduring appeal.