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The original version reached number 14 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s R&B chart.
The original version reached number 14 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s R&B chart.


In 1956, the song was covered by [[Pat Boone]].
In 1956, the song was covered by [[Pat Boone]], his version was a hit as well.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 04:38, 6 January 2023

"Gee Whittakers!" is a song written by Winfield Scott and originally recorded in 1955 by the Five Keys.

The lyrics prominently feature a number of contemporary teenage slang phrases.[1] Billboard wrote in its November 5 review of the Five Keys' single: "The group wraps up a bright novelty 'Gee Whittakers!' in a bouncy, solidly commercial vocal treatment and a happy beat."[1]

The original version reached number 14 on Billboard's R&B chart.

In 1956, the song was covered by Pat Boone, his version was a hit as well.

References

  1. ^ a b Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (5 November 1955). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 47–. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)