The Cha-Cha-Cha


"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.

Chart performance

The song spent 11 weeks on the Billboard [Hot 100|Billboard Hot 100] chart, peaking at No. 10 on November 17, 1962, while reaching No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 2 in Australia, and No. 11 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade.
Chart Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 10010
Hong Kong1
Australia - Music Maker2
Canada - CHUM Hit Parade11

Cover versions

In 1963 Dalida performed a French cover version, Le cha cha cha.