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.[1]

"Queen of the Hop"
Single by Bobby Darin
B-side	"Lost Love"
Released	September 1958 (1958-09)
Genre	Rock and roll
Length	2:08
Label	Atco
Songwriter(s)	Woody Harris
Bobby Darin singles chronology
"Early in the Morning" (1958) "Queen of the Hop" (1958) "Silly Willy" (1958)

Other versions

• Don Lang released a version of the song as a single in 1958, but it did not chart.[2]
• Dion released a version of the song on his 1962 album, Lovers Who Wander.[3]
• Dave Edmunds released a version of the song on the soundtrack to the 1985 film Porky's Revenge![4]
• Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets released a version of the song on their 1987 album, 16 Rock 'N' Roll Greats.[5]
• Mike Berry and The Crickets released a version of the song on their 2006 album, About Time Too.[6]

References

1. "Bobby Darin, "Queen of the Hop" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 2, 2018.
2. "Don Lang, "Queen of the Hop" single release". Retrieved August 2, 2018.
3. "Dion, Lovers Who Wander". Retrieved August 2, 2018.
4. "Porky's Revenge! Soundtrack". Retrieved August 2, 2018.
5. "Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets, 16 Rock 'N' Roll Greats". Retrieved August 2, 2018.
6. "Mike Berry and The Crickets, About Time Too". Retrieved August 2, 2018.