"Queen of the Hop" is a song written by Woody Harris and performed by

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. It reached #6 on the US R&B chart, #9 on the US pop chart, and #24 on the

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in 1958.

Other versions

* Don Lang released a version of the song as a single in 1958, but it did not chart. * Dion released a version of the song on his 1962 album, ''Lovers Who Wander''. *

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released a version of the song on the soundtrack to the 1985 film ''

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'' * Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets released a version of the song on their 1987 album, ''16 Rock 'N' Roll Greats''. * Mike Berry and

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released a version of the song on their 2006 album, ''About Time Too''.

References

1958 songs 1958 singles Songs written by Woody Harris Bobby Darin songs Dion DiMucci songs Dave Edmunds songs Shakin' Stevens songs Atco Records singles His Master's Voice singles {{1950s-single-stub