The Twist (1960) by the great Chubby Checker. Video includes dance clips from the early 60’s along with movie and television scenes. Is this twisted or what? Take a look at the dude with the moves at time code 1:10! How I Got The Name “Beaver” on “Leave it to Beaver” ...
“The Twist” on the jukebox, the room detonates with permission and possibility and communal joy; for at least the next minute or so, the music renders everything up for grabs, even emboldening Peggy to ask Pete to dance, like that’s going to happen. Meanwhile, downtown, the proto-...