The Beatles - Twist And Shout

Year Released: The Beatles' version was released in 1963 on their debut UK album Please Please Me. The original Isley Brothers' version was released in 1962.
Genre: Rock and Roll, Merseybeat, R&B.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Twist and Shout" is one of the most iconic cover songs performed by The Beatles, originally an R&B song written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns (under the pseudonym "Bert Russell"). The Beatles' rendition is legendary for its raw energy and John Lennon's famously hoarse vocal performance, recorded in a single take at the very end of a marathon recording session for their Please Please Me album. Lennon's voice was already strained from a full day of singing, which only added to the track's visceral, gritty appeal. It became a staple of their early live performances and helped solidify their image as a dynamic, exciting rock and roll band. The song's energetic call-and-response chorus and driving rhythm made it a dancefloor anthem and a definitive example of early 1960s British Invasion sound. It was also famously featured in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, further cementing its place in popular culture