out of familiar lyrics with bits of chatter and toasting. Visionary programmers will find this will flow over playlists like a fresh, cool breeze." Troy J. Augusto from Cash Box declared it as an "infectious cut", that "add peppy new island life to this classic made famous, of course, by The Beatles." In a review for the Gavin Report, Dave Sholin commented, "Summertime—time to hit the beach and party! And what better for the occasion than this upbeat production that puts a new twist on the Isley Brothers' original and Beatles' cover?" Alan Jones from Music Week deemed it a "fine regga re-reading", that "contains all the usual Chaka Demus & Pliers hallmarks, with sweetly cooed verses alternating with rapped passages. Just right for the party season." James Hamilton from the RM Dance Update described it as a "'La Bamba' based raver's reggae inflected but surprisingly conventional Sly & Robbie revival, a party season smash". Leesa Daniels from Smash Hits gave "Twist and Shout" three out of five, writing, "The'' tune at Christmas parties this year. Chaka and Pliers and a few mates have made a mega mover of a groover." Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications See also List of twist songs Notes References 1961 songs 1962 singles 1964 singles 1986 singles 1993 singles Song recordings produced by George Martin Cashbox number-one singles UK Singles Chart number-one singles Music Week number-one dance singles Number-one singles in Finland Number-one singles in New Zealand Songs written by Bert Berns Songs written by Phil Medley The Beatles songs Chaka Demus & Pliers songs The Isley Brothers songs The Kingsmen songs The Mamas and the Papas songs Salt-N-Pepa songs The Tremeloes songs Song recordings produced by Sly & Robbie Capitol Records singles Tollie Records singles Atlantic Records singles MCA Records singles Mango Records singles Twist (dance) Songs about dancing Wand Records singles Music published by MPL Music Publishing Song recordings produced by Mike Smith (British record producer)