1st RECORDING OF: The Hippy Hippy Shake - Chan Romero (1959)

Though this original version by its composer was not a hit in the U.S., it did become a #1 best-seller in Australia. The song was later performed in club appearances by The Beatles during their early years and in 1963 was successfully recorded by the UK group The Swinging Blue Jeans ( ) Recording personnel: Chan Romero (guitar & vocals), Barney Kessel (rhythm guitar), Irving Ashby (upright bass), Rene Hall (bass guitar), Earl Palmer (drums) The original 45rpm single was issued on Del-Fi 4119 - The Hippy Hippy Shake (Robert L. Romero) by Chan Romero, released July 1959 For hundreds of other ‘originals,’ please visit the fascinating playlist “FIRST RECORDING OF THE SONG…” (click here: )