The 1961 single "Pony Time" was a precursor to Checker's massive hit "The Twist," further cementing his status as a dance craze progenitor. While not as globally iconic as "The Twist," it was a significant R&B and pop hit in its own right.
- The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the R&B chart. It was released on Parkway Records, not TP4 Music. Checker's professional name was given to him by Dick Clark.
- The song features a prominent saxophone solo and a driving rhythm section, typical of early 1960s dance-oriented R&B. It was written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell, who also wrote "The Twist."
- "Pony Time" was Chubby Checker's first release on Parkway Records, the label that would soon make him a household name with "The Twist." The single sold over a million copies.
Chubby Checker is an American rock and roll singer, known for popularizing the "Twist" dance craze. He had a string of hit singles in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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