Sam Cooke live 1963 - Twistin' the Night Away (Stereo Mixed from this Mono Recording)
"Twistin' the Night Away" is a song written and recorded by Sam Cooke. It was recorded on 18 December 1961 and released as a single in 1962. It became very popular, charting in the top ten of both the Billboard Hot 100 (#9) and Billboard's R&B chart (#1)."Twistin' the Night Away" was successful overseas as well, peaking at #6 on the UK Singles Chart.
The song was recorded with The Wrecking Crew as session musicians, including Rene Hall as band leader, Red Callender on bass, Earl Palmer on drums, Tommy Tedesco and Clifton White on guitars, Ed Beal on piano, John Kelson, John Ewing and Jewell Grant on saxophone and Stuart Williamson on trumpet.
Personnel
Sam Cooke – vocals
René Hall – guitar, arrangement, conducting
Clifton White, Tommy Tedesco – guitar
Red Callender – bass guitar
Earl Palmer – drums
Eddie Beal – piano
Stuart Williamson – trumpet
John Ewing – trombone
Jewell Grant – baritone saxophone