Popeye the Hitchhiker
"Popeye the Hitchhiker" is a song written by Kal Mann and Dave Appell and performed by Chubby Checker. In 1962, the track reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the U.S. R&B. In Canada it reached number 7 for 2 weeks co-charting with the A-side.
It was featured on his 1962 compilation album, All the Hits .
Other versions
- Duane Eddy released a version on his 1962 album, Dance with the Guitar Man.
- "Jump Around" by House of Pain samples Checker's version.