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27/01/1962 Joey Dee & the Starliters are at #1 on the US singles chart

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Joey Dee & The Starlighters - Peppermint Twist (1961)

"Peppermint Twist" is a song written by Joey Dee and Henry Glover, recorded and released by Joey Dee and the Starliters. The song hit #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The original recording of the song was considered too long for release on a 45 rpm single, so it was split into two parts.
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