"Queen of the Hop" is a song originally written and recorded by Bobby Darin in 1958. Dave Edmunds, a British singer and musician, covered the song in 1971 for his album "Rockpile." The lyrics of the song describe Edmunds' admiration and love for his girlfriend, whom he refers to as the "queen of the hop." He expresses his fondness for her and highlights her qualities that make her standout. The girl is described as someone who wears short shorts and rock 'n roll shoes, and she loves to dance to the yellow dog blues. She is his "sugar time baby" and he is her "lollipop." The girl in the song also has a strong passion for rock 'n roll, as depicted by her tuning in to Bandstand every day to watch kids across the USA dance. She lives for rock 'n roll and enjoys doing the stroll dance, which drives Edmunds crazy in a positive way. The lyrics capture the excitement, infatuation, and joy that Edmunds feels towards his girlfriend, who embodies the spirit of youth and the beloved genre of rock 'n roll. Overall, "Queen of the Hop" is a fun and catchy song that celebrates love, music, and the youthful energy of the dance culture of the time.
