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Twist and Shout
"Twist and Shout" is a song written by Phil Medley and Bert Russell. It was originally recorded by the Top Notes and then covered by The Isley Brothers. It was covered by The Beatles, with John Lennon on the lead vocals, and originally released on their first album, Please Please Me. The song was...
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Bert Berns
Bertrand Russell Berns (8 November 1929 – 30 December 1967), aka Bert Russell and Bert Berns and Russell Byrd, was an American songwriter and record producer of the 1960s. A pioneer of sixties rock and soul, Berns made several notable contributions...
Date of birth:
- Nov 8, 1929
Date of death:
- Dec 30, 1967 (age 38 years)
Phil Medley
Phil Medley was a songwriter notable for his composition "Twist & Shout", which he wrote along with Bert Russell. The song was made famous by both The Isley Brothers and The Beatles. His niece is singer Sharon Brown, who had a top ten hit on the...
