Airdate: August 17, 1968

The song that launched the careers of both The Isley Brothers (in 1959) and Lulu (in 1964) is played today for the 11th Anniversary show. Joey Dee’s cover of the Isley Brothers’ “Shout” was the most successful version of the song, peaking at #6 in May, 1962. By 1964, most of Joey’s original band members had left the group and were replaced by groovin’ new members Gene Cornish, Felix Cavaliere, and original band member David Brigati’s brother, Eddie Brigati, who all went on to form The Young Rascals in 1965.

From his introduction, I think Dick Clark thought he was introducing “Peppermint Twist”, which was released by Joey Dee… in 1961 and went to #1 in January of 1962.

This is one of the very few clips I have where you can see the kids actually perspiring and, at times, struggling to keep up with the beat. Twisting and shouting (and sweating) on the dance floor today are: Stan Sobern (0:47), Robin Miller & Frank Vanderpuil (0:57), Rick Baik (1:19), Don Sanuskar (1:22), Famous Hooks (2:23), and Mark Grimiski (2:59).

Dick Clark explains the answer to a question I get asked a lot – “you said this aired in 1968, why does the sign say ab ’67?”. From ’65-’69, they changed the sign in September to show the upcoming year. A few other quick answers to other questions and comments I get a lot – couple #1 won the ’67 Dance Contest. Yes, the show went to color in Sept. ’67, but all that’s available are these B&W kinescopes. There are a few color tapes of the show still in existence but they are owned by Dick Clark Productions. ”Soul Train” was also a great dance show, but it didn’t air until 1971. (lol)

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