["DEAR LADY TWIST"{1}] Written by: Frank Guida Performed by: Gary "U.S." Bonds{2}{3} First released{4}: Single: December 1961 Album: 1962

{1}"Dear Lady Twist" was a major hit in 1962 that didn't stop ascending Billboard's pop 100 until it reached the #9 hole. It entered the chart in December 1961, and remained there for 16 weeks.

{2}Born Gary Anderson, June 6, 1939, Gary grew up in the Norfolk, Virgina area. When he was not yet 21, he was approached by local record producer, Frank Guida, to join his tiny Legrand label. Guida changed Anderson's name to U.S. Bonds, hoping the first release, "New Orleans," would get extra airplay by disc jockeys mistaking it for a public-service announcement. Bonds is a rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer and a prolific songwriter.

{3}Covered by: Chubby Checker, Duane Eddy, Rod McCuen et al.

{4}Appears on:{*} Single(s): (1)Gary 'U.S.' Bonds A-side: "Dear Lady Twist" B-side: "Havin' So Much Fun" 1. Legrand, 7-Inch, Vinyl, 45rpm, #1015, US-1961.

Album(s): (1)Greatest Hits of Gary 'U.S.' Bonds 1. Legrand, 12-Track, Mono LP, #LLP-3003, US-1962{5}. et al.

{*}This list is not intended to be the complete discography on which this song appears.

{5}Transcribed from the track on this album.