King Records

It first hit number one in 1960, then was re-released and headed back up the charts to number one in early 1962.

But before all that, The Twist originally hit number 25 in 1959 by the songwriter himself, Hank Ballard, on King Records.

So come on, baby, let's do The Twist.

Come on baby.

a small record label.

Cincinnati-based King Records.

Go Ohio.

Also housed artists, represented artists like James Brown, an artist you may know.

But, but, The people that wrote it weren't 18, so it's really interesting how it all comes together

like that.

I think they were in their 40s, two guys at King Records.

Otis and Eddie were their names.