"The Cha-Cha-Cha" is a song released in 1962 by Bobby Rydell.
Background The song tells of the singer's desire to have his "baby" dance the Cha-Cha-Cha, while bemoaning the dance trends of the day (directly referencing the Twist, Wah-Watusi, Hully-Gully, Locomotion and Mashed Potatoes).
Chart performance The song spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 10 on November 17, 1962,"Bobby Rydell - Chart History - The Hot 100", Billboard.com. Accessed July 24, 2015 while reaching No. 1 in Hong Kong,"Billboard Music Week Hits of the World", Billboard, December 22, 1962. p. 28. Accessed July 14, 2016. No. 2 in Australia,"Billboard Music Week Hits of the World", Billboard, December 8, 1962. p. 37. Accessed July 14, 2016. and No. 11 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. Chart No. 294. Chart (1962)PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 10010Hong Kong1Australia - Music Maker2Canada - CHUM Hit Parade11
Cover versions In 1963 Dalida performed a French cover version, Le cha cha cha. p.103 Page, Christian Dalida FeniXX réédition numérique (Bréa) January 1, 1982
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