The 1951 Country novelty “The Hot Rod Race” was first adapted as “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Charlie Ryan in 1955. Then both he and Johnny Bond later charted popular new versions in 1960; and finally, it was brought back most successfully by ‘Commander Cody’ (performer and painter George Frayne).

Pop Chart Peaks: Record World 6, Cash Box 7, Billboard 9 - C&W Peak: 51 - A/C Peak: 28

Transferred from stereo 45 single Paramount 0146 - Hot Rod Lincoln (C. Ryan-W. S. Stevenson) by Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, produced by Bob Cohen & Commander Cody

THE 1972 HITS ARCHIVE - Here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs which made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1972 (some were recorded in 1971)

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