Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Backseat

"Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Backseat" is a song written by Bob Hilliard and Lee Pockriss. It was recorded by Paul Evans (US No. 9) in 1959, and covered the same year by The Avons (UK No. 3).[1]

"Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Backseat"
Single by Paul Evans, The Avons
Released1959
Songwriter(s)Bob Hilliard, Lee Pockriss

Ingrid Reuterskiöld (Ninita) wrote lyrics in Swedish, as "Flickor bak i bilen", which was recorded by Siw Malmkvist in 1959.[2] Her version peaked at No. 4 in 1960, according to the bestselling list in the Swedish music paper, Show Business.

Charts

Avons version

Entered the UK charts at No. 26 on 19 November 1959, peaking at No. 3 on 7 January 1960. It charted in the UK Top 10 for 8 weeks and in the Top 20 for a total of 10 weeks[3].

Chart Peak position
Norway 8[4]
UK 3[1]

Paul Evans version


Chart Peak position
Norway 6[5]
US 9
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References
  1. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 34. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. "Gotiska Klubben : Joakim Tegblom: "Låtar du trodde var svenska"". Gotiskaklubben.wordpress.com. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  3. "Official Singles Chart Top 30 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  4. "Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Backseat". Norwegiancharts. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  5. "Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Backseat". Norwegiancharts. Retrieved 12 May 2011.


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