1962 single by Chubby Checker
"Popeye the Hitchhiker" is a song written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell and performed by Chubby Checker.[1] In 1962, the track reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the U.S. R&B.[2] In Canada it reached number 7 for 2 weeks co-charting with the A-side.[3]
It was featured on his 1962 compilation album, All the Hits (For Your Dancin' Party).[4]
Other versions
- Duane Eddy released a version on his 1962 album, Dance with the Guitar Man.[5]
- "Jump Around" by House of Pain samples Checker's version.
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