Twist and Shout (Deacon Blue song)

Infobox Single
Name = Twist and Shout


Caption =
Artist = Deacon Blue
from Album = Fellow Hoodlums
B-side = "Good"
"Golden Bells"
"I'm Down"
Released = July 1991
Format = 7", 12", Cassette, CD
Recorded =
Genre = Pop/Rock
Length = 3:32
Label = Columbia Records
Producer = Jon Kelly
Chart position =
* #10 (UK Singles Chart)
Reviews =
Last single = "Your Swaying Arms"
(1990)
This single = "Twist and Shout"
(1991)
Next single = "Closing Time"
(1991)

Twist and Shout is the second single from the album "Fellow Hoodlums" by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue. "Twist and Shout" is not the same song made famous by the Topnotes, The Isley Brothers, and the Beatles. However, the 12" single of Deacon Blue's release, perhaps in a nod to the common name, contains a live cover of the Beatles' "I'm Down". It is also interesting to note that towards the end of this song, the lyrics; "Come on, come on baby" and "Work it all out" can be heard, quite similar to how they are sung in the other "Twist and Shout"."Twist and Shout"'s unusual and catchy combination of pop and Cajun zydeco, propelled the single into the UK top 10.

The single's primary B-sides is the song "Good". Some versions of the single include an additional B-side entitled "Golden Bells".

Track listing

All songs written by Ricky Ross, except where noted:

7" Single (657302 7)

# "Twist and Shout" – 3:32
# "Good" – 3:12

12" Single (657302 6)

# "Twist and Shout (Extended Version)" – 6:04
# "Good" – 3:12
# "Twist and Shout" – 3:32
# "I'm Down (Live)" (Lennon, McCartney) – 2:31

Cassette Single (657302 4)

# "Twist and Shout" – 3:32
# "Good" – 3:12

CD Single (657302 2)

# "Twist and Shout" – 3:32
# "Good" – 3:12
# "Golden Bells" – 2:29