Queen of the Hop

Bobby Darin

About Queen of the Hop

"Queen of the Hop" is a song written by Woody Harris and performed by Bobby Darin. It reached #6 on the US R&B chart, #9 on the US pop chart, and #24 on the UK Singles Chart in 1958.


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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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Bobby Darin

Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert Cassotto; May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973) was an American singer who performed in a range of music genres, including pop, rock, jazz, folk, and country. more »

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Written by: WOODY HARRIS

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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.
Album Inclusion
The song was included in Bobby Darin's studio album "Bobby", which was his second album.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Genres
The song is categorized under the Rock and Roll genre while incorporating elements of Doo-Wop music.
Songwriting
Bobby Darin reinforced his multifaceted talents by writing "Queen of the Hop" himself, showcasing his impressive songwriting skills.
Song Story
The song is a joyous tale about a girl who loves to dance and is the reigning queen of the local dance hall scene.
Notable Cover
"Queen of the Hop" was notably covered by other musicians, including Dion, a renowned figure in the rock and roll industry.
Song Length
The song only runs for about 2 minutes and 11 seconds, which was customary for the pop hits of that era.
Signature Song
The song remains one of Darin's most popular and enduring hits, contributing to cementing his status as a Rock and Roll icon.
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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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1958

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