“Twist and Shout (Isley Brothers/The Beatles)
Today’s classic song that was a bigger hit as a cover version of the day is “Twist and Shout.” It was originally released by and a decent hit for the Isley Brothers, but became a monster smash when covered by the Beatles. “Twist and Shout” was written by long-time songsmiths Phil Medley and Bert Berns. They were collectively or individually…