"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. 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.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".Rusty Draper, "I Get the Blues When It Rains" single release Retrieved February 9, 2016. It reached #21 in Canada. Frankie Lymon released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1960 single, "Waitin' in School".Frankie Lymon, "Waitin in School" single release Retrieved February 10, 2016. Bobby Day later released his own version as the B-side to his 1963 single, "Pretty Little Girl Next Door".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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Collage, Chapter II 1999 Retrieved February 9, 2016. The Refreshments released a version of the song on their 2008 album, Jukebox - Refreshing Classics.The Refreshments, Jukebox - Refreshing Classics Retrieved February 9, 2016.
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