THE BEATLES: TWIST AND SHOUT PERFORMED LIVE

[@thomascalamo4236]

In 1964 their fist US tour, the Beatles performed lived on the Ed Sullivan show and the 1st US concert was in Washington DC. There performance was electric! Enjoy and love this group.

[@debbiechang5781]

As you can see, the girls went insane for these guys in the 1960’s. This is a great old video. You have struck gold when you discover the Beatles. They are the best band in history. Please do more. Their music always makes people feel good. Great reaction! Good luck with your channel 🥰

[@danielceo4694]

I love the Beatles! The energy and excitement of their early music always gets me. It's great to see you enjoying it too!

[@raffaojeda]

Ambrose thank you for your reaction

[@ontarioguyincalgary4845]

Nice reaction 🙂

[@billgobble4591]

yes this song brought back memories great job

[@flomalheur7467]

wow ... from 1963! You've also heard "Let It Be" (1970). You notice that the Beatles have developed significantly over time. Two very well-known Beatles songs from the early days (1965) are "Help" and "Yesterday". "A Day In The Life" (1967) and "Here Comes The Sun" (1969) are a little newer then ... but there are so many remarkable Beatles songs and each has its own magic.

[@FrankMB777]

"Twist and Shout" is a 1961 song written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns (later credited as "Bert Russell"). It was originally recorded by the Top Notes, but it did not become a hit in the record charts until it was reworked by the Isley Brothers in 1962.

[@RG-ds8pd]

Those girls are screaming because no one had ever seen anything like this before. The Beatles already had enough practice to be as great as they were before arriving in America. They were just too different, cute and talented. They were a mixture of charisma, humor, fantastic live playing, top notch album production, matching suits, long hair, something foreign, they really knew how to write music, etc etc. All of their music had already been heard by all these ladies for a while now, So when the Beatles finally arrived here in America, it was like a cork being released. The girls were already absolutely in love with this band.

[@inckyprog6924]

With such old Beatles songs I always get a little sentimental ;-) (when the song came out, I was 4; but at least, I was already there). A little later my parents also had a couple of Beatles singles in the music chest. "Nowhere Man", "What Goes On", "Help", "Day Tripper", "Yesterday" ... Nice transition to YES ;-) A super nice old song by Yes is "Survival" (1969). Nobody on the channels has ever heard that before. Don't you want to be the first?

[@shannoncarlson6960]

Great reaction video. I feel the same way!

[@bpfromowc]

Great reaction. 🙂

[@janettemasiello5560]

If you were bitten by Beatlemania, the feeling will never fade !! So much fun :D

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

Twist and Shout was originally released by the Isley Brothers, and the Beatles covered it. This performance is from February, 1964, when the Beatles first came to the USA and performed on the Ed Sullivan Show and conquered America... the start of what was called Beatlemania! Right after this show they performed in Washington, DC, and you can find amazing stuff on youtube from the Beatles performing at the Washington Coliseum in 1964

[@nthdegree1269]

Actually The Isley Brothers reworked it. The original release was by the Top Notes. The Isley Brothers version was so much better than the Top Notes version. The song was written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns, sometimes know as Bert Russell. Interestingly Russell co wrote Piece of My Heart which became a hit for Janis Joplin. The Beatles took the Isley Brothers approach. Both are great versions

[@jeffreyjenkins1242]

In February 1964 The Beatles made a series of live American TV appearances for the first time. I watched all of them with my Mom and Dad, brother and sister. The Beatles created a bit of mass hysteria at the time. Their hair was thought to be "girlishly" long by most people back then. One of the reasons the girls scream is when Beatles shake their heads and their hair shakes too. American men typically wore their hair too short to comb, or just barely long enough to comb. When girls started screaming partly due to the Beatles' hair, American boys began growing their hair out. Long hair on men quickly became accepted and has been ever since. Thanks Cynthia for the great reaction. It was as much a joy as the Beatles performance itself.

[@jerryeberts]

BEATLEMANIA!!!

[@rubenreyes3327]

Hello..Cynthia..from Texas! 🇨🇱 I Love ur ENTHUSIASM. ❤

[@your_local_dummy4137]

The Beatles always great this was during their pop music era. That audience reaction was called Beatlemania (yes it is a a real word). And Beatlemania was global. Those girls screaming are now in their 70's or 80's! Can you believe that? Wonder what they think now? The Beatles were a great band they changed their style as they evolved with different instruments and influences. You should review their work from beginning to end then you can understand those styles and impact they had on the whole rock and roll scene. According to Ringo Starr, John Lennon and Paul McCartney could two songs a day from start to finish on vinyl. During the 60's there were always multiple Beatles songs in the top 40 they were massive. You are right you could have heard several Beatles songs when very young. It's great to see the surprise on your face when this song triggered early memories. Always love your reactions and many thanks. Keep exploring and having fun.

[@russ4862]

Great reaction, Cynthia! You had fantastic energy in this one. This is one of the true oldies from Beatlemania. A really good selection. Here's to your next one. By the way, please remember to go live on your birthday, okay? 🙂

[@AmbroseCynthia]

Thanks Russell I won't forget 🤗

[@nthdegree1269]

To understand how BIG they were. Their first appearance on the tv, Ed Sullivan Show was....73 MILLION....

[@dsutton777]

Nice reaction 😊

[@christinerobinson9372]

No, they covered it. The Beatles didn't cover very many songs, but they did cover some of their favorites. John's voice is perfect for this song.

[@Mark-iv7np]

Love the early Beatles songs! A later one in 69 you may enjoy is Don't let me Down. Best video is the rooftop performance in the UK.

[@cojaysea]

Beatle mania! Wow those were the days

[@anthonys.2365]

The album version, John’s voice was shot and that is what makes the song! He was sucking lozenges and drinking milk. Knowing the demand on his voice, they recorded it last. It was recorded in one take. They tried a second, but John’s voice was gone and for some months after, he felt the effects.

[@laminage]

This was the "Third" Version of This Song, The "Original" was done by The Top Notes, then The Isley Brothers, but it was The Beatles Version that was the most successful. This was the Second time the fellows covered an Isley Brothers Song, the first was Shout which has also been covered by The Ronettes, Shangri-Las, Otis Day & The Nights From Animal House and British Pop Singer Lulu. What made The Beatles so popular with The African American Community, was they unlike Elvis Presley in the early days of his Career acknowledged they were heavily influenced by R & B whehter it was Chuck Berry, Little Richard or even Motown. In fact in the early days of their Career with their Album "Meet The Beatles" they cvoered alot of songs by Motown Artists, Money, You Really Got A Hold On Me and Please Mr. Postman. Motown returned the favor when they did an Album called Motown Sings The Beatles where they did their versions of Eleanor Rigby, Yesterday and Let It Be.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Cynthia, that was great! If you want to keep up jamming on some more early Beatles, please consider reacting to these songs: "I Saw Her Standing There" (studio version), "She Loves You", "Can't By Me Love" and "Long Tall Sally"!!

[@ittamandarano289]

Do more early songs: SHE LOVES YOU, IF I FELL,YOU'RE GONNA LOSE THAT GIRL

[@hpb5495]

It's the Beatles!

[@frankphillips5660]

The Beatles didn't actually record this first. The top note in 61 and then The Isley Bros. made more famous but for most of us it is a Beatles song. There was Beatlemania when they arrived in the US in 64 and carried over to the rest of their live performances which were very few. The screaming was so loud they couldn't hear themselves while performing so they decided to just create music from their studio and what a great decision that was! Watch their concert at Shea Stadium in 65 and you see what I mean. You know many songs that the Beatles recorded, you just don't realize they made the songs. Over 200 great songs spanning only 7 years. At one time they had the top 5 songs on the charts at the same time in 1964. Over 35 top ten hits and 20 #1 hits. Top selling band of all time. They have been one of the top selling bands since they broke up in 1970 even today!

[@nthdegree1269]

The Top Notes didn't write it though. It was Phil Medley and Burt Berns. The Isley Brothers fixed it so that it had that familiar sound, they made it their own, as the Top Notes version wasn't that great.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

But when people remember hearing this song somewhere, more often than not it's the Beatles' version they're thinking of.

[@nthdegree1269]

@@porflepopnecker4376 Absolutely.

[@jasonturner8509]

There was BEATLEMANIA long before 1964, first of all in Liverpool and the rest of the UK and then Europe, before the USA!

[@frankphillips5660]

@@jasonturner8509 true, I was speaking of USA only. sorry

[@jerryeberts]

Growing up, the young eventual Beatles had access to Black American R&B, Soul & early R&R. This was a huge influence on them & they translated the glorious styles from the records they studied & of course made them into Beatles songs. Roll Over Beethoven & Long Tall Sally are another pair of great covers by the Beatles of great American talents (Chuck Berry & co-writer Little Richard respectively). There was a colour barrier in America then so that it was difficult for white kids to listen to rock & roll and other "race music." The Beatles wanted all styles - just so it was great! They also spent months at a time as a house band for clubs in Hamburg, Germany, which made the Beatles probably the best combo in Britain. The Beatles, by the way, did what they could to break the so-called colour barrier. Their first big tour of America & Canada included playing in cities that would only allow white audiences. The Beatles flat out refused to play at any racist venue. Needless to say, the Beatles won. Thoughtful young men.

[@alexfletcher5192]

Legend has it that John Lennon (on lead vocals) had to drink copious amounts of lemon tea throughout the marathon 12 hour recording session that gleaned their first album - with this track being his last contribution before his voice gave out...

[@joegaffey7609]

Amazing that this was considered controversial then. My how the world has changed.

[@keymack2477]

Thank you for your reaction, Cynthia! While The Beatles made this song a hit, it is not originally their song but one that they covered. They are performing it here live on The Ed Sullivan Show, a Sunday night variety show that EVERYONE watched! And the girls reacted to them like that (or worse) every time they performed live! If you want to see more of them from this show look up Beatles on Ed Sullivan "I Saw Her Standing There" "She Loves You" and "All My Loving"! Good luck with your channel and please stay healthy!!

[@LaurenceTate]

Everyone in North America. We didn't get it in England, but we'd already seen them perform on lots of TV shows before they went to the U.S.

[@robstearns7080]

You so gorgeous and I love that you like YES. Theyre my favoreite group

[@thomastimlin1724]

1964 Ed Sullivan Show one of three shows they did [last one was taped ahead of time] . the girls went nuts! this is how good they sounded when the could hear themselves. the Twist was a popular dance back then. Parents were disgusted with the long haor and loud music lol

[@inspectorguymn]

February 9 1964 The night that changed the world.

[@theodorekubicek6043]

CYNTHIA I HAVE A REQUEST ITS CALLED IF I FELL BY THE BEATLES & I SAW HER STANDING THERE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SONGS

[@richtensail]

dnt tink vey wrote tns, vey had a big hit wit it though, first 2 albums in 62 wre mostly covers. after that nearly all wre originals. 2 me vey got realy gd in 65 wit rubber soul- grown up music! n were phenominal till vey split in 69. so short a time n a huge back catologue of songs n hits. (most ever), cheers frm dwn undr.

[@theodorekubicek9764]

HELLO AMBROSE I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST A COUPLE OF BEATLES THEY ARE 1ST SONG I LOVE YOU & 2ND SONG IS I SAW HER STANDING THERE TED 😁

[@wraith1117]

The Beatles weren't really all that original in their early years. But, they were in the right place, at the right time. Don't get me wrong, I've always loved these guys. But they did 'borrow' quite a bit from others. But like I said right place, right time. That said. Their impact, and try to imagine, there was no internet, nor cable TV at this time. so if something showed, like The Ed Sullivan show, which was at the time the biggest show on earth. This impact was far beyond anything before it at the time. Peeps lost their minds on this at the time. But they also wrote tons after this that imho was a lot of gold there. But their first intro to America, was something special. I honestly don't think it could be duplicated. If you get the chance, react to 'Help" IMHO one of their best ever.

[@barriehull7076]

Many people think The Beatles wrote their early hit, “Twist and Shout.” But in fact, Bert Berns wrote the song, which was based on “La Bamba,” a Mexican folk tune. Even The Beatles thought that The Isley Brothers (who recorded it before them) had written it.

[@nthdegree1269]

He also co-wrote piece of my heart by Janis Joplin and I believe Brown-eyed girl was one other hit of his. Fantastic songwriter

[@jaderivermonkey]

Listen to this song and try not to smile… not possible

[@troedelgerry]

A classic early Beatles song ! The only thing that annoys me, is the continuing screaming of the fans during the performance... but I guess that was "nornal" back these days. :-) But the most beautiful thing is watching YOU enjoying this song after "re-discovering" it... I hope you'll discover many more songs that you'll remember from your childhood, or your past, because it's so wonderful to see you being happy. Hugs and kisses : Gerry

[@AmbroseCynthia]

I hope so too Gerry

[@PeterBuwen]

This is no screaming. This is special sound effects. :-D

[@braudabo]

@@PeterBuwen This is from the legendary first Beatles-performance in the USA at the Ed Sullivan-Show, February 1964, watched from 73.000.000 people. The Big Bang in Rock/Pop-music. There is not so much screaming. It's only a studio-audience, 700 watchers. This mini-concert is not really dynamic, there are more thrilling live versions of "Twist and shout" and certainly the Beatles were also more nervous than usual. But whatever: "Beatlemania" was unstoppable and the screaming of the fans was a real sound effect. Deafening and by thousands upon thousands, wherever the Beatles should be seen.

[@PeterBuwen]

@@braudabo That was only a joke of mine :-)

[@braudabo]

@@PeterBuwenI know that. But a little additional information can't hurt.

[@rickraybourn7456]

Hi, watched the Beatles singing Twist and shout, now watch Chubby Checker, showing you how to @

[@G11713]

The start of the British invasion when amazing British artist introduced the wider American community to rock 'n roll.

[@jimnicosia5934]

There was so much screaming at their concerts that they could not hear themselves play.

[@FrankMB777]

Only toward the end, 1965 onwards

[@craighalford1374]

actually the isly brothers made the song but the beatles loved the song and the band its self so they covered the song.

[@jayjaybee]

This was a cover of the original by the Isley Brothers.

[@barryk1701]

the Top Notes originally recorded this ( a much different version), then the Isley Brothers covered it, then the Beatles did it

[@xlerb_again_to_music7908]

Yep the girls all wanted to scream at the Beatles... I wonder why! Another version - a cover by Beverly Knight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmq4pJJ-ftysiJo she had 1 hour to learn it so she's sight reading the song as she sings. Cracking! :)

[@garryhall9519]

Did it ever occur to you to ask the question, "Who's the band playing that song?"

[@theodorekubicek6043]

AMBROSE I HAVE A GREAT BEATLES SONG ITS CALLED I SAW HER STANDING THERE I LIKE TO REQUEST THIS SONG TO YOU

[@rickywheeler6054]

Cynthia, during your comments you state that when you were very young, but you can't be old enough to say that. What? You look no older than 21 year old now. lol. You are young now. :) But ok, if you were maybe 14 (really young when you listened to this before, ok). Best wishes always, young model lady.

[@thomaspappalardo7589]

It’s hard to believe in today’s context but you have no idea how captivating these guys were for girls back then, the sexual component especially. The US was a country still reeling from the assassination of JFK 3 months earlier and gone was the promise of a bright, young, vibrant president and the golden age the world believed he would bring us. Then come these 4 good-looking boys with long hair, wearing rather tight suits with skinny ties and Cuban boots, playing raunchy rock that hadn’t been heard on the radio for several years. It gave America’s youth hope and energy again. Seeing The Beatles provoked an animalistic, sexualized response, hence the screaming.

[@bocaargentino5591]

Showmatch

[@gregoryhurst8483]

The screaming was so loud, they couldn’t hear themselves play.

[@redflamered]

They can do this and then I Am The Walrus. Nobody was The Beatles.

[@alexfletcher5192]

A cover they essentially owned and really an unfair reaction, because it doesn't focus on their core ability as songwriters. They became bigger than the biggest thing ever - with, tragically, only two of the group remaining to perform and record.

[@richtensail]

v seagills ( grls) r anoying haha!,itys v reason why vey stoped touring as vey cldnt hear ver music above v screaming.

[@robstearns7080]

I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND that if you're going to listen to a song for the first time then listen to the original version otherwise you have no frame of reference. See what Im saying?