Words & Music by: Side A – Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe; Side B – Mann, Dave Appell
Musicians: Dee Dee Sharp (lead vocals), The Orlons (backing vocals), probably Dave Appell on guitar, others unknown
Recording sessions: Produced by Dave Appell and Kal Mann at Reco-Art Sound Recording Studio (?), Philadelphia, PA, early 1962
Highest chart positions: US #2, US R&B #1
The lyrics are a bit silly, but still this is a fine piece of early 60's R&B. Though only 16 at the time of the recording, Dee Dee Sharp delivers great vocals here.
Sharp did her first recording, "Slow Twistin'" as a duet with Chubby Checker. That kind of set her on the same path with him; recording dance craze songs produced (and many times written) by Appell & Mann.
List price: Very Good+ is $10, Near Mint is $20
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