Let's Twist Again
Gigliola Cinquetti · Other Songs - Gigliola Cinquetti
now you're looking good
I'm gonna sing my song and you won't take long
we gotta do the twist and it goes like this.
Come on let's twist again like we did last summer
yea, let's twist again like we did last year
do you remember when things were really hummin'
yea, let's twist again, twistin'time is here.
Yeah round'n around'n up'n down we go again
oh baby make me know you love me so then
come on let's twist again like we did last summer
yea, let's twist again, twistin'time is here.
Come on let's twist again like we did last summer
yea, let's twist again like we did last year
do you remember when things were really hummin'
yea, let's twist again, twistin'time is here.
Yeah round'n around'n up'n down we go again
oh baby make me know you love me so then
come on let's twist again like we did last summer
yea, let's twist again, twistin'time is here
Let's Twist Again
Released in 1963, "Let's Twist Again" by Gigliola Cinquetti became a global phenomenon, serving as the Italian-language version of the hit "Twist and Shout" by The Beatles. The song's infectious rhythm and catchy melody propelled the twist dance to unprecedented popularity across Europe and the United States, influencing a generation of musicians and dancers. Gigliola Cinquetti's rendition, characterized by its upbeat tempo and distinctive vocal delivery, cemented her status as a key figure in the 1960s pop landscape. The track remains a staple of dance music history, symbolizing the era's vibrant cultural exchange and the enduring appeal of the twist as a social dance. Its success highlighted the cross-border nature of popular music during the mid-1960s, bridging British rock and Italian folk-pop traditions.