Dancin' Party
| "Dancin' Party" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Chubby Checker | ||||
| from the album Chubby Checker's Biggest Hits | ||||
| B-side | "Gotta Get Myself Together" | |||
| Released | June 1962 | |||
| Genre | Rock and roll | |||
| Length | 2:05 | |||
| Label | Parkway 842 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kal Mann, Dave Appell | |||
| Chubby Checker singles chronology | ||||
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"Dancin' Party" is a song written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell and performed by Chubby Checker.[1] In 1962, the track reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 19 on the Canadian and UK Singles Charts.[2][3]
It was featured on his 1963 compilation album, Chubby Checker's Biggest Hits.[4]
In 1963, Gary U.S. Bonds filed a $100,000 lawsuit against Checker, claiming that Checker stole "Quarter to Three" and turned it into "Dancin' Party." The lawsuit is later settled out of court.
Other versions
[edit]- Claudine Clark released a version on her 1962 album, Party Lights.[5]
- Showaddywaddy released a version as a single in 1977 which reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Chubby Checker, "Dancin' Party" Single Release Retrieved May 2, 2023
- ^ "CHUM Hit Parade - July 23, 1962".
- ^ Chubby Checker, "Dancin' Party" Chart Position Retrieved May 2, 2023
- ^ Chubby Checker, Chubby Checker's Biggest Hits Retrieved May 2, 2023
- ^ Claudine Clark, Party Lights Retrieved May 2, 2023
- ^ Showaddywaddy, "Dancin' Party" Chart Position Retrieved May 2, 2023
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