He was born in Spring Gulley, SC, USA, and raised in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended South Philadelphia High School with Frankie Avalon and Fabian. The wife of American Bandstand's host Dick Clark suggested the name "Chubby Checker" to Evans as a take-off on then-popular singer Fats Domino. In 1964, he married Catharina Lodders, a Dutch girl who had been Miss World in 1962.
His material during his 1960s heyday was recorded for Cameo-Parkway Records and along with the label's other material, became unavailable after the early 1970s because of the company's internal legal disputes. For decades, almost all compilations of Checker's hits consisted of re-recordings.
Slow Twistin'
Chubby Checker Lyrics
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Got a smile that tendy wide
Everything you say you tell me baby
And my heart just fills with pride
Cause I got
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Gonna tell the whole wide world
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Say ya gonna be my girl
(Instrumental)
I guess that anyone can see that I'm a dreamer
I always dream of you
I don't care if you say that I'm a dreamer
Since the day my dream came true
Cause I got
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Gonna tell the whole wide world
Well I've got
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Say ya gonna be my girl
Hey yeah
(Instrumental)
Hey
I got
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Gonna tell the whole wide world
Well I've got
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Say ya gonna be my girl
(Instrumental)
I wanna everyone to know why I'm happy
Got a smile that's tendy wide
Everyday you say you love me baby
And my heart just fills with pride
Cause I got
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Gonna tell the whole wide world
Well I've got
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Say ya gonna be my girl
Well I got
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Gonna tell the whole wide world
Yes I've got
Something to shout about
Oh yes I have
Say ya gonna be my girl
Hey
Say ya gonna be my girl
Hey yeah
Say ya gonna be my girl
Well
Say ya gonna be my girl
Yeah
The lyrics of Chubby Checker's song "Slow Twistin'" express the joy and happiness that the singer feels for his partner. The lyrics speak about the love and admiration he has for his partner, and how her words and love make him feel happy and complete. The opening line, "I wanna hear wanna know why I'm happy baby," sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer expressing his need to share his happiness with the world. He feels proud of his partner's love and affection, and it fills his heart with pride.
The chorus of the song "Slow Twistin'" is where the singer truly shouts out his feelings. He has "something to shout about," and he wants to tell the whole world. He is so happy that he found someone who makes him feel this way, and he wants to shout it from the rooftops. The instrumental parts of the song emphasize the joy and excitement in the lyrics, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere that matches the theme of the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Slow Twistin'" convey a message of love, happiness, and excitement. The song is a celebration of love and finding someone who makes you feel complete. The upbeat melody, lively vocals, and cheerful lyrics make the song a timeless classic, still enjoyed by people today.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna hear wanna know why I'm happy baby
I want to know why I am so happy, my dear
Got a smile that tendy wide
I have a smile that is very wide
Everything you say you tell me baby
Every word you say to me, my darling, is important to me
And my heart just fills with pride
My heart is filled with pride because of you
Cause I got Something to shout about
I have something that makes me want to shout with joy
Oh yes I have
Indeed, I have
Gonna tell the whole wide world
I want to tell everyone in the world
Well I've got Something to shout about
I have something that really excites me
Say ya gonna be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
(Instrumental)
No lyrics, instrumental interlude
I guess that anyone can see that I'm a dreamer
I guess everyone can tell that I am a dreamer
I always dream of you
I always dream about you
I don't care if you say that I'm a dreamer
I don't mind if you tell me that I'm a dreamer
Since the day my dream came true
Since the day my dream of being with you came true
Hey yeah
Hey yeah
(Instrumental)
No lyrics, instrumental interlude
Hey
Hey
I got Something to shout about Oh yes I have
I have something that makes me so joyful, indeed I do
Gonna tell the whole wide world Well I've got
I want to tell everyone about it, because I am so happy
Say ya gonna be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
(Instrumental)
No lyrics, instrumental interlude
I wanna everyone to know why I'm happy
I want everyone to know the reason behind my happiness
Everyday you say you love me baby
Every day you tell me that you love me, my sweetheart
And my heart just fills with pride
My heart is filled with pride because of the love you have for me
Well I've got Something to shout about
I have something that really excites me
Say ya gonna be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Well I got Something to shout about
I have something that makes me want to shout with joy
Yes I've got Something to shout about
Yes, I have something that makes me want to shout with excitement
Say ya gonna be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Hey
Hey
Say ya gonna be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Hey yeah
Hey yeah
Say ya gonna be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Well
Well
Say ya gonna be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Yeah
Yeah
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KAL MANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sử Ngọc Khánh
Baby baby baby baby take it easy
Let's do it right
Ar baby take it easy
Don't cha know we got all night
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Yeah a little crazy motion
Is all you need
Ar twist a slow devotion
You don't need speed
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar come on come on
And please me baby
Come on and tease me baby
Come on and drive me crazy
Come on and let's a twist it baby
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar ya gonna last longer, longer
Just a take your time
Ar you're gonna feel stronger
And I feel so fine
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar come on, come on yeah
Ar come on, come on and please me baby
Come on and tease me baby
Come on and drive me crazy
A twist it a take it easy baby
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar ya gonna last longer, longer
Just a take your time
Ar ya gonna feel stronger, a longer
And I feel so fine Yeah Yeah
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar with you ar with you
Ar come on Ar come on...
Johnny V.
Always been my favorite Chubby Checker twist song. Danced to this at my Junior High Sadie Hawkins dance!
Jeff Cory
This is a second version of the song with both Checker and Dee Dee Sharp. I am familiar with the 1962 45 rpm single that charted to number three. The Slow Twistin' wiki page says that version is the original although Dee Dee sings uncredited. I like this one, too because she sings more on this one. I think that this one is featured as a "re-recording" on Chubby Checker's feed. The other version is also seen in the movie, Don't Knock the Twist. It is weird that they seem to sing it together but although she keeps looking at him, he never looks at her.
Tony Russi
thats not Dee Dee in the movie.
Adeline Tomasone
He's the best!
Shaam_04
"Green Book" brought me here. What a beautiful song.
TheAloweWolf
Nice Song!
myboylollipop09
Great duet by Chubby Checker and the original mashed potato girl Dee Dee Sharp. Also check out the original Twist by Hank Ballard..
WytZox1
It's Chubby Checker with Dee Dee Sharp! ☺ ☺
Sử Ngọc Khánh
Baby baby baby baby take it easy
Let's do it right
Ar baby take it easy
Don't cha know we got all night
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Yeah a little crazy motion
Is all you need
Ar twist a slow devotion
You don't need speed
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar come on come on
And please me baby
Come on and tease me baby
Come on and drive me crazy
Come on and let's a twist it baby
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar ya gonna last longer, longer
Just a take your time
Ar you're gonna feel stronger
And I feel so fine
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar come on, come on yeah
Ar come on, come on and please me baby
Come on and tease me baby
Come on and drive me crazy
A twist it a take it easy baby
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar ya gonna last longer, longer
Just a take your time
Ar ya gonna feel stronger, a longer
And I feel so fine Yeah Yeah
Cause there's no no twistin'
Like a slow slow twistin' with you
Ar with you ar with you
Ar come on Ar come on...
James Framstad
This "site" gives me great ideas for music I can share in my weekly nursing home visits! :)