For other uses, see Twist and Shout (disambiguation).
"Twist and Shout"
Single by the Top Notes
A-side
"Always Late (Why Lead Me On)"
Released
August 1961 (1961-08)
Recorded
February 23, 1961
Studio
Atlantic, New York City
Genre
Rock and roll
Length
2:05
Label
Atlantic
Songwriter(s)
Bert Berns
Phil Medley
Producer(s)
Phil Spector
The Top Notes singles chronology
"Hearts of Stone" (1961)
"Twist and Shout" (1961)
"Wait for Me Baby" (1962)
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