The Cha-Cha-Cha
# 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 (directly referencing the Twist, Wah-Watusi, Hully-Gully, Locomotion and Mashed Potatoes).

## 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 (1962) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 10 |
| Hong Kong | 1 |
| Australia - Music Maker | 2 |
| Canada - CHUM Hit Parade | 11 |
