"Birdland" is a song written by

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- accessed June 2010 was an American

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and performed by

Chubby Checker Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans; October 3, 1941) is an American singer and dancer. He is widely known for popularizing many dance styles, including the Twist, with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters' R&B song " The Twis ...

. In 1963, the track reached No. 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 18 on the U.S. R&B chart. In

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"Birdland" and "Black Cloud" co-charted reaching No. 14, It was featured on his 1963 album, ''Beach Party''.Chubby Checker, '' Beach Party''
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