Track listing Īll songs written by Chubby Checker, except where noted. He is widely known for popularizing many dance styles including The Twist dance style with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters R&B song 'The Twist', and The Pony dance style with the 1961 cover of the song 'Pony Time'. In 2012, the original album was reissued by Sunbeam Records. Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans October 3, 1941) is an American rock and roll singer and dancer. The album did not sell well in its initial release, but it was eventually reissued several times throughout various European markets under different names, such as New Revelation, The Other Side of Chubby Checker, or simply Chubby Checker. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Chubby Checker - The Twist / The Hucklebuck at Discogs. It was produced by Ed Chalpin, who was known for giving Jimi Hendrix his first recording contract. Released by London Records in 1971, it is notable for being a stylistically different approach for Checker, opting for the more psychedelic sound that was popular at the time. (Note: Many greatest hits LPs and CDs released after 1981 do not contain the. Born Octoin Spring Gulley, South Carolina. Chequered! is a studio album released by American singer Chubby Checker. American rock’n’roll vocalist, best known for popularizing the 'Twist' dance craze with his 1960 hit cover version of Hank Ballard ’s R&B hit The Twist.

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