Joey Dee & The Starliters - Doin' the Twist at the Peppermint Lounge (1961)

"Shimmy Baby" by Joey Dee and The Starliters

Before lead guitarist Mike Esposito joined the Blues Magoos, he performed with musician Felix Cavaliere as Felix & The Escorts.  As a band, they released only one single, a novelty rock dance number called "The Syracuse".  Felix Cavaliere would go on to record bigger and better things, but before that, he recorded with one-hit wonder vocal group Joey Dee & The Starliters.  Joey Dee & The Starliters released their debut album Doin' the Twist at the Peppermint Lounge in 1961.

Here is the discography surrounding Joey Dee & The Starliters's debut album:

Just a Shoulder to Cry On (1958 single by The Hi-Fives)

My Friend (1958 single by The Hi-Fives)

Lonely (1959 single by The Hi-Fives)
Lorraine (1960 single)
Face of an Angel (1960 single)

These Memories (1961 single)
Doin' the Twist at the Peppermint Lounge
Peppermint Twist (1961 single)

Hey, Let's Twist! (1961 soundtrack album)

Hey, Let's Twist (1962 single)

Shout (1962 single)

Joey Dee Teaches You How to Dance the Authentic Peppermint Twist (1962 instructional record by Joey Dee)

"Peppermint Twist" by Joey Dee & The Starliters


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