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Buzz-Buzz-Buzz
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Wikipedia article
"'Buzz-Buzz-Buzz'" is a song written by John Gray and Bobby Day and performed by The Hollywood Flames. The lead vocals were by Earl Nelson, and later by Bob & Earl.[http://www.rockabilly.nl/references/messages/earl_nelson.htm Dik de Heer, "Earl Nelson", 'Black Cat Rockabilly']. Retrieved 9 February 2016 It reached number 5 on the US R&B chart and number 11 on the 'Billboard' pop chart in 1957.[http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Buzz%2C+Buzz%2C+Buzz+by+The+Hollywood+Flames&id=43197 The Hollywood Flames, "Buzz-Buzz-Buzz" chart positions] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
The single ranked 94th on 'Billboard's' Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1958.
Other versions
*Rusty Draper released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1957 single, "I Get the Blues When It Rains".[http://www.discogs.com/Rusty-Draper-I-Get-The-Blues-When-It-Rains-Buzz-Buzz-Buzz/release/6273425 Rusty Draper, "I Get the Blues When It Rains" single release] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
*Frankie Lymon released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1960 single, "Waitin' in School".[http://www.45cat.com/record/r4283us Frankie Lymon, "Waitin in School" single release] Retrieved February 10, 2016.
*Day later released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1963 single, "Pretty Little Girl Next Door".[http://www.45cat.com/record/478196us Bobby Day, "Pretty Little Girl Next Door" single release] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
*Rocky Roberts and the Airedales released a version of the song as a single in 1967.[http://www.discogs.com/Rocky-Roberts-And-The-Airedales-Buzz-Buzz-Buzz/release/7844916 Roberts and the Airedales, "Buzz Buzz Buzz" single release] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
*Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets released a version of the song on his 1973 album, 'Shakin' Stevens & Sunsets'.[http://www.discogs.com/Shakin-Stevens-And-The-Sunsets-Shakin-Stevens-Sunsets/release/4809947 Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets, 'Shakin' Stevens & Sunsets'] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
*Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers released a version of the song as a single in 1978 in the United Kingdom.[http://www.discogs.com/Jonathan-Richman-The-Modern-Lovers-Buzz-Buzz-Buzz-Hospital-Live/release/1361695 Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers, "Buzz Buzz Buzz" single release] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
*The Blasters released a version of the song on their 1980 album, 'American Music'.[http://www.discogs.com/Blasters-American-Music-/release/3262478 The Blasters, 'American Music'] Retrieved February 10, 2016.
*Huey Lewis and the News released a version of the song on their 1982 album, 'Picture This'.[http://www.discogs.com/Huey-Lewis-The-News-Picture-This/release/910818 Huey Lewis & the News, 'Picture This'] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
*The Beach Boys performed the song live during 1984.
*Los Lobos with Lalo Guerrero released a version of the song on their 1995 album, 'Papa's Dream'.[http://www.discogs.com/Los-Lobos-With-Lalo-Guerrero-Papas-Dream/release/6764368 Los Lobos with Lalo Guerrero, 'Papa's Dream'] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
*Collage released a version of the song on their 1999 album, 'Chapter II 1999'.[http://www.discogs.com/Collage-Chapter-II-1999/release/2520115 Collage, 'Chapter II 1999'] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
*The Refreshments released a version of the song on their 2008 album, 'Jukebox - Refreshing Classics'.[http://www.discogs.com/Refreshments-Jukebox-Refreshing-Classics/release/3373217 The Refreshments, 'Jukebox - Refreshing Classics'] Retrieved February 9, 2016.
References
Category:1957 songs
Category:1957 singles
Category:1967 singles
Category:1978 singles
Category:Songs written by Bobby Day
Category:The Hollywood Flames songs
Category:Brunswick Records singles
Category:Beserkley Records singles
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