The Twist (song) The Twist (song) "The Twist" is an American pop song written and originally released in early 1959 (having been recorded on 11/11/1958) by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters as a B-side to "Teardrops on Your Letter". Ballard's version was a moderate 1960 hit, peaking at number 28 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. Chubby Checker's 1960 cover version of the song gave birth to the Twist dance craze. His single became a hit, reaching number 1 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 on September 19, 1960, where it stayed for one week, and setting a record as the only song to reach
Twist Coaster Robin Twist Coaster Robin Twist Coaster Robin was a custom installation of an El Loco model roller coaster. The coaster was built by a collaboration of Sansei Technologies and S&S Worldwide (the usual manufacturer of El Loco coasters, for whom Sansei Technologies is a majority owner). The coaster had a total of two inversions (an inline twist and a dive loop). In addition, the coaster had a helix, as well as an unusual element known as a "reverse-cant curve", intended to impart the sensation to a rider that he or she is being thrown off of the coaster. Park guests could