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The Wah Watusi

The Orlons

1962

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The Wah Watusi is performed by The Orlons.

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It debuted at #97 on June 9, 1962. It entered the Top 40 2 weeks later. It reached the Top 10 after 5 weeks. It reached a peak of #2 on July 21, 1962. After 14 weeks, its final appearance came on September 8, 1962.

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The Wah Watusi is performed by The Orlons.

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The song peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 14 weeks on the chart.

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VirtualDJ library play count: 2.

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