Be Bop a Lu La
By RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98072)
Daytona Beach, Florida
August 16, 2016 11:12am CST
This is the title of a song that I simply love. It is the kind of song that has nonsensical lyrics but a great beat and just fun to listen to. “Be-Bop-A-Lula” was recorded by rockabilly legend Gene Vincent on May 4, 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee.
One of the reasons why the song appealed was that there was an uncanny resemblance between the voice of Gene Vincent and the voice of Elvis Presley. Before long this song became a smash hit, rose up on the pop charts and sold over two million copies in the first year of its release. I have included Gene Vincent’s version of “Be-Bop-A-Lula”. Yes, Elvis and some other recording artists also sang this song.
Do you think Vincent sounds like Elvis? Did you know this song?
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gene-vincent-records-be-bop-a-lula
Be bop a lula (S. T. Davis - G. Vincent), Capitol F3450 (1956) - The first record by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps. Peak chart positions: US # 7 (1956), UK ...
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Aug 16
I am very familiar with this song it was a favorite of my mother's. It's so much Vincent sounds like Elvis as the fact they are rockabilly and that has a similar sound.
@RasmaSandra (98072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Aug 16
I would have loved to hear this song if someone created a video where Vincent and Elvis sang this song together so to say @JohnRoberts
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
16 Aug 16
i remember him very well and the song.It was huge then.Thanks for the memory
