Chubby Checker (born October 3, 1941) & Dee Dee Sharp (born September 9, 1945) - '' Slow Twistin' '' - 1962 "Slow Twistin'" is a song written by Jon Sheldon, and recorded by American rock and roll musicians Chubby Checker and Dee Dee Sharp (the latter being uncredited on the single and early albums). Released as a single in 1962, it peaked at number 3 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B singles chart. | Clamih