Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, WA Home Inspector (King of the House)

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Stories Behind the Music -- The Dixie Cups

When I say I am talking Dixie Cups, I do not mean little round cardboard tubs full of ice cream. The Dixie Cups were three teenagers from New Orleans who had a smash hit in June 1964. When I tell you the name of the song -- on second thought I will not tell you -- you have to watch the video. Anyway, once you see it, and hear it, I bet you will know this tune. This is a real classic. It has always been one of my wife's favorite oldies. You will hear it in movies that are trying to capture the era of the 1960's too.

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This song was really quite the big deal. The Dixie Cups were the only American group to have a #1 hit on the U.S. charts in the first six months of 1964. If you wonder why, think British invastion. The Beatles were putting out hit after hit and those U.S. songs that did chart tended to be solo acts, not groups. Chapel of Love stayed at #1 for three weeks. The Dixie Cups never had another huge hit, although they did make the top 20 one more time. Bette Midler recorded a cover of Chapel of Love several years later.

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Steven L. Smith

Bellingham WA Home Inspections

        

        

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12 comments • Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector • February 27 2009 09:01AM

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I always liked that song - heard it at every wedding too!

 

:)

Posted by National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro almost 3 years ago

Brings back old memories of our marriage in the 60s in Ediburgh Scotland.  The Beatles and others were just coming out.

Posted by Edward & Celia Maddox (Solutions Real Estate) almost 3 years ago

Its amazing how many 'one-hit-wonders' there are. You see them on the informercials late at night:)

Posted by Chris & Karen Highland (Turning Point Real Estate) almost 3 years ago

It is almost as popular at weddings as "Happy Birthday" is a birthday parties:)

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 3 years ago

This one was fun.  I did like that song and I liked this movie.  The girls were so wholesome and ordinary looking unlike the groups to come after.  Wonder who that guy who was dancing in front is and whether he shows that to all his grandkids saying, "Look how cool I was!" 

Posted by Barbara S. Duncan, CRS, GRI, e-PRO Searcy AR (RE/MAX Advantage) almost 3 years ago

I had never heard of them until today, But of course I knew the song!  (one hit wonder perhaps?)

 

Posted by Robert Rauf (REMN - Real Estate Mortgage Network (NJ)) almost 3 years ago

I love the song. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by Connie Lou Barnett GRI,CRS,CRB,SRMM,ARA,PRS,SFR,QSC (Real Living/Home Realty) almost 3 years ago

This song is a classic!  I love it!  Thank you for sharing

Posted by Tony Toto Real Estate Information Gurnee, IL (Education & Information) almost 3 years ago

This is definitely a classic. Not my cup of tea, so to speak, but it was big.

Posted by Jack Gilleland (Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton) almost 3 years ago
A classic it is. I was surprised to find this old video.
Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) almost 3 years ago

Definitely a classic! Wasn't exactly my favorite but I do remember it well. Talk about a chick disk...

Your building consultant in the Fairview, TN area ~ Michael

Posted by Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector - 615.661.0297 (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.) almost 3 years ago

Come on Micheal,

I know you loved that one.

Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) almost 3 years ago

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