The Fly (Chubby Checker song) explained

The Fly
Type:	single
Artist:	Chubby Checker
Album:	For 'Teen Twisters Only
B-Side:	That's the Way It Goes
Genre:	Rock and roll
Label:	Parkway
Producer:	Kal Mann
Prev Title:	Let's Twist Again
Prev Year:	1961
Next Title:	Jingle Bell Rock
Next Year:	1961

"The Fly" is a song written by John Madara and David White and performed by Chubby Checker. The song was produced by Kal Mann.

Background

This song featured an electric shaver, which made the sound effects of the buzzing fly.

Chart performance

"The Fly" reached #7 on the U.S. pop chart, #11 on the U.S. R&B chart, #5 in Canada, and #35 in Australia in 1961.^{[1] [2]} It was featured on his 1961 album For 'Teen Twisters Only.^[3] The song ranked #70 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1961.^[4]

Other versions

• Brendan Bowyer with The Royal Showband Waterford released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart.^[5]

In popular culture

• Checker's version was featured in the 1962 film Don't Knock the Twist and was included on the soundtrack.
• Checker's version was featured in the 1988 film Hairspray, however, due to licensing restrictions with Cameo-Parkway Records, was not included on the soundtrack.
• The song was mentioned in the Ernie Mareska song "Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)" (1962)
• The song is mentioned in The Orlons song "Wah Watusi". (1962)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chubby Checker, "The Fly" Chart Positions. March 1, 2019.
2. Web site: CHUM Hit Parade - November 20, 1961.
3. Web site: Chubby Checker, For 'Teen Twisters Only. . 1961 . March 1, 2019.
4. "Chart Toppers", Billboard, December 25, 1961. p. 10. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
5. Web site: Brendan Bowyer with The Royal Showband Waterford, "The Fly". March 1, 2019.