’60s Dance Party Essentials

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Editors' Notes Novelty dance crazes were big in the '60s, as immortalized in giddy R&B and soul romps named after everything from their signature motions to everyday animals and food items. They often played out in a call-and-response fashion, with Chubby Checker's hip-swivelling “The Twist” yielding numerous sequels and spin-offs. Some singers didn't feel beholden to a single craze, instead rattling off the most popular ones in infectious tunes like James Brown's body-bending “Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, Pt.1.” From Motown to The Meters, these kinetic selections are guaranteed to make you move—and then some.
The Contours
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2:53
 
Chubby Checker
The Twist - Single
2:36
 
The Drells, Archie Bell
Tighten Up
3:16
 
Wilson Pickett
The Exciting Wilson Pickett
2:37
 
The Temptations
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2:39
 
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2:38
 
Jackie Wilson
Higher and Higher
2:59
 
Sam & Dave
Hold On, I'm Comin'
2:35
 
The Monkees
More of the Monkees [Deluxe Edition][Digital Version]
2:26
 
The Box Tops
The Letter / Neon Rainbow
1:52
 
Strawberry Alarm Clock
Incense & Peppermints
2:49
 
Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf
3:30
 
Barrett Strong
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2:37
 
Harry Belafonte
Jump up Calypso
3:41
 
Otis Redding
Complete & Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary of Soul
3:49
 
? and the Mysterians
96 Tears
2:56
 
The Kingsmen
The Best of the Kingsmen
2:45
 
The Chiffons
Absolutely the Best!
2:08
 
The Marvelettes
Please Mr. Postman
2:28
 
Stevie Wonder
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2:55
 
Chuck Berry
The Chess Box
2:43
 
The Beatles
The U.S. Albums
2:51
 
Manfred Mann
Groovin' with Manfred Mann - EP
2:23
 
The Tokens
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2:41
 
The Capitols
Dance the Cool Jerk
2:46
 
The Four Seasons
Working My Way Back to You and More Great New Hits
3:06
 
The Beach Boys
Little Deuce Coupe (Mono & Stereo)
2:07
 
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
!!Going Places!!
2:06
 
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
In the Key of Joy (Deluxe Edition)
2:38
 
Sly & The Family Stone
Dance to the Music
2:59
 
Sam & Dave
I Thank You
2:54
 
Chubby Checker
The Twist - Single
2:36
 
The Troggs
From Nowhere
2:35
 
The Ventures
60s Rock Instrumental Collection, Vol. 1
1:45
 
The Easybeats
Friday On My Mind
2:43
 
The Swinging Blue Jeans
At Abbey Road: 1963 To 1967
1:46
 
The Spencer Davis Group
Revolutions: The Very Best Of Steve Winwood (iTunes Deluxe)
2:57
 
Tommy James, The Shondells
Mony Mony
2:53
 
The Beatles
Please Please Me
2:33
 
The Lemon Pipers
Green Tambourine
2:26
 
Neil Diamond
The Bang Years 1966-1968 (23 Original Mono Recordings)
2:45
 
The Outsiders
Time Won't Let Me / Respectable - Single
2:49
 
James Brown
20 All-Time Greatest Hits!
5:18
 
The Ronettes
Be My Baby: The Very Best of the Ronettes
2:40
 
Ike & Tina Turner
Proud Mary: The Best of Ike and Tina Turner
4:57
 
Antônio Carlos Jobim
The Composer of Desafinado, Plays
2:45
 
Nancy Sinatra
Boots
2:45
 
The Kinks
Kinks
2:14
 
Wilson Pickett
The Wicked Pickett
3:07
 
Bobby Freeman
Do You Wanna Dance (Remastered) - Single
2:35
 
The Monkees
The Monkees (Deluxe Version)
2:44
 
Bruce Channel
Hey! Baby (Deluxe Edition Remastered)
2:23
 
Otis Redding
Love Man
2:18
 
Sly & The Family Stone
Stand!
2:21
 
Marvin Gaye
How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You
2:59
 
Little Eva
Llllloco-Motion
2:19
 
The Crystals
Da Doo Ron Ron - The Very Best of the Crystals
2:20
 
The Four Seasons
The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
2:25
 
Booker T. & The M.G.'s
Green Onions
2:56
 
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Whipped Cream & Other Delights
2:43
 
Tom Jones
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Tom Jones
1:59
 
The Meters
The Meters
3:06
 
Tommy James, The Shondells
Hanky Panky
2:54
 
The Foundations
Baby Now That I've Found You
3:00
 
Aretha Franklin
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You (Mono)
2:25
 
Orquesta Harlow
Orchestra Harlow Presenta a Ismael Miranda (feat. Ismael Miranda)
3:54
 
Bobby Rydell
America's Greatest Hits 1960 Vol. 1
2:22
 
Junior Walker
A Date with Junior Walker
3:04
 
Sam Cooke
Swing Low
2:36
 
Frankie Valli
The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
3:23
 
Edwin Starr
25 Miles
3:18
 
Gary U.S. Bonds
Dance 'Til Quarter to Three With U.S. Bonds (Bonus Track Version)
2:41
 
The Strangeloves
I Want Candy: The Best of the Strangeloves
2:57
 
The Young Rascals
The Young Rascals
2:30
 
James Brown & The Famous Flames
20 All-Time Greatest Hits!
2:48
 
The Monkees
More of the Monkees [Deluxe Edition][Digital Version]
2:47
 
Four Tops
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2:59
 
Wilson Pickett
The Very Best of Wilson Pickett
2:26
 
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones 1963-1971
3:56
 
Fontella Bass
Now That I Found a Good Thing
2:57
 
The Beach Boys
All Summer Long (Mono & Stereo)
2:12
 
The Supremes
More Hits by The Supremes
2:54
 
Dobie Gray
Dobie Gray - The In Crowd
2:55
 
The Turtles
Happy Together
2:56
 
The Shirelles
Sing to Trumpets and Strings
2:06
 
Dionne Warwick
The Windows of the World
3:05
 
France Gall
Solo Ellas…
2:33
 
The Archies
Sugar, Sugar
2:49
 
Dee Dee Sharp
You Can't Sit Down: Cameo Parkway Dance Crazes (1958-1964)
2:32
 
The Hollywood Argyles
Lute Records, Vol. 1: 60s Soul, Doo-Wop and Novelties
2:38
 
Chubby Checker
It's Pony Time / Let's Twist Again
2:34
 
Dion & The Belmonts
Lonely Teenager, Runaround Sue, the Wanderer
2:52
 
The Isley Brothers
Twist & Shout
2:35
 
Lee Dorsey
The Essential Lee Dorsey
2:26
 
Bobby Freeman
The Best of Bobby Freeman
3:07
 
Sam & Dave
Soul Men
2:39
 
Little Anthony & The Imperials
Little Anthony and the Imperials
2:07
 
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones 1963-1971
3:43
 
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears
4:08
 
Steam
20 #1's: Classic Rock
4:06
 

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