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 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.