Loop de Loop

Johnny Thunder

About Loop de Loop

"Loop de Loop" is a song written by Teddy Vann and Joe Dong and performed by Johnny Thunder featuring The Bobbettes. It reached #4 on the U. S. pop chart and #6 on the U. S. R&B chart in 1963. It was featured on his 1963 album Loop De Loop. The song was produced by Teddy Vann, and it was Thunder's only Top 40 hit.


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Here we go loop de loop
Here we go loop de li
Here we go loop de loop
On a saturday night

We're having a party
Ev'rybody's havin' a great time
All the gang's here and a-dancin'
Yeah I'm loopin' with a baby of mine

Here we go loop de loop
Here we go loop de li
Here we go loop de loop
On a saturday night

Darling are you ready
To loop a loop loop with me
Start right there
Wait just a minute until I count to three

(one, two, three)
Here we go loop de loop
Here we go loop de li
Here we go loop de loop
On a saturday night

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Johnny Thunder

Johnny Thunder is the professional stage name of Gil Hamilton (born August 15, 1932). He is an American R&B and pop singer, whose biggest hit was "Loop De Loop" in 1963. more »

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Written by: . TRADITIONAL, JOE DONG, TEDDY VANN

Lyrics © MORRIS MUSIC, INC.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Loop de Loop" by Johnny Thunder is firmly categorized in the R&B and Pop genre.
Chart Performance
Upon its release in 1962, the song had a significant run on the pop charts, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Artist Collaboration
The song was originally recorded by Johnny Thunder, a stage name for Gil Hamilton. Also, it was written and produced by Teddy Vann and Paul Kaufman, under the Diamond Records label.
International Acclaim
“Loop de Loop” was not just popular in the United States. It also reached No. 5 in Australia's music charts, showcasing its international appeal.
Cover Versions
In 1963, a group called Frankie Vaughan and The Kaye Sisters released a cover of "Loop de Loop" in the United Kingdom which reached No. 5 in the UK singles chart.
Music Style
The song is known for its unique sound which blends elements of doo-wop, traditional pop, and Rhythm and Blues.
Television Feature
"Loop de Loop" by Johnny Thunder was featured in an episode of the popular TV series “Mad Men” in 2013, bringing the song into renewed spotlight.
Unique Title
The title “Loop de Loop” stems from a dance done in a coiled or “looping” motion, a popular dance trend during the time the song was released.
Album Release
Johnny Thunder’s version of “Loop de Loop” is a standalone single and is not part of a broader studio album.
Later Life
Despite the success of "Loop de Loop", Johnny Thunder could not repeat the same success with his other songs. He continued to perform in New York City until his death in 2006.

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