![]() There was no earlier version recorded by Dallas Frazier, who wrote it only the year before. Walter from Antwerp, BelgiumThis song was US-copyrighted May 1960, and became a hit shortly afterwards.and recently wrote and produced a new single recorded by Bill Haley's Original Comets. Alex from Calgary, CanadaIn response to Darrell, Paxton as of 2007 is based in Branson, Mo.I also used to have the comic book by the same name. Trudy from Lynchburg, VaMany years ago, I read the comic strip, "Alley Oop" in the newspaper, everyday.Argyles had a # 1 hit.ĭante & The Evergreens version. Frank from Valley Stream, NyThis song was also recorded by Dante & TheĮvergreens in 1960.Rick from Graysville, Mo"He sure is Hip aint he".Reed from New Ulm, Mn"I mean like.what's happening".They originally got connected in Tucson, AZ. His ex partner, Skip, of Skip and Flip passed away about 5 years ago from Alzheimer's Disease. Like many former recording stars he now lives in Branson, MO. Ray from Laughlin, NvTo Eugene, who asked what happened to Gary Paxton.Barry from Sauquoit, NyA third group also released this song in 1960 The Dyna-Sores version peaked at #59!!!.I think their's is better than the Argyles' hit version Christopher from Charlotte, NcThe song was first recorded by a black vocal group called The Pre -Historics.Those are the Recordings in my collection. Steve from Hopkinsville, KyThe song was also covered by Ray Stevens, ShaNaNa, George Thorogood and The Royal Guardsmen.ĭante and the Evergreens had one other Top 100 record, "Time Machine”, it reached #73 and spent 6 weeks on the chart. One of the five acts* on the bill were Dante and the Evergreens at the time their "Alley-Oop'" was at #16 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart three days later on July 4th it peaked at #15. Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn July 1st 1960, the 'Jocko's Rocket Ship Revue' show played at the Apollo Theater in the Harlem section of New York City.Jennifur Sun from RamonaI was too young to remember the comic strip(my oldest brother did) but am wondering if they had to pay the writers of the script any money for using their character.Mikekees from Media, PaMy recording engineer friend Jack Andrews told me this was the first record he was involved in.
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