Queen of the Hop
Bobby Darin
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Well, you can talk about your Julie and your Peggy Sue You can keep your Miss Molly and your Mary Lou When it comes to the chicken or doin' the bop? I got a girl they call the queen of the hop Oh well I love my queen Do you know who I mean? Sweet little sixteen Yes, that's my queen Well, she wears short shorts and a rock 'n roll shoes You ought to see her dance to the yellow dog blues She's my sugar time baby, I'm her lollipop, An' everybody knows I love my queen of de hop Oh well I love my queen Do you know who I mean? Sweet little sixteen Yes, that's my queen Oh well she tunes in to Bandstand every day To watch the kids dancin' 'cross the USA She don't care 'bout a thing 'ceptin rock 'n roll My baby drives me crazy when she does the stroll yeah Well she tunes in to Bandstand every day To watch the kids dancin' 'cross the USA She don't care 'bout a thing 'ceptin' rock and roll My baby drives me crazy when she does the stroll Oh well I love my queen Do you know who I mean? Sweet little sixteen Yes, that's my queen Well, that's my queen Yes, that's my queen Oh, well that's my queen Yes, that's my queen
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Queen of the Hop" is a song by American singer Bobby Darin, released in 1958.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Bobby Darin's studio album "Bobby", which was his second album.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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GenresThe song is categorized under the Rock and Roll genre while incorporating elements of Doo-Wop music.
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SongwritingBobby Darin reinforced his multifaceted talents by writing "Queen of the Hop" himself, showcasing his impressive songwriting skills.
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Song StoryThe song is a joyous tale about a girl who loves to dance and is the reigning queen of the local dance hall scene.
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Notable Cover"Queen of the Hop" was notably covered by other musicians, including Dion, a renowned figure in the rock and roll industry.
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Song LengthThe song only runs for about 2 minutes and 11 seconds, which was customary for the pop hits of that era.
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Signature SongThe song remains one of Darin's most popular and enduring hits, contributing to cementing his status as a Rock and Roll icon.
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Featured in Film"Queen of the Hop" was featured in the 1999 movie "Liberty Heights", a film directed by Barry Levinson.
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