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The History of the "Twist."

Chubby Checker got the credit for "The Twist," but the real credit goes to Hank Ballard who wrote the song and recorded it first (with the Midnighters') in 1958. Balalrd was a notorious figure in the early days of rhythm and blues. His song "Work with me Annie," was considered too lewd for many stations to play. Anyway, Ballard gets the credit for "The Twist," in a new documentary, "Twist" by film maker Ron Mann. Terry talks with both Hank Ballard and Ron Mann.

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Other segments from the episode on July 22, 1993

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 22, 1993: Interview with Hank Ballard and Ron Mann; Interview with Thi Thanh Nga or "Tiana Alexandra"; Commentary on the album "The Anthology of American Folk Music."

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