Elvis Presley - Rock-A-Hula-Baby Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Rock-A-Hula Baby' recorded by Elvis Presley?

   'Rock-A-Hula Baby' was recorded on March 23, 1961, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California.

2. Who were the writers of 'Rock-A-Hula Baby'?

   'Rock-A-Hula Baby' was written by Ben Weisman, Fred Wise, and Dolores Fuller.

3. What are the notable chart performances of 'Rock-A-Hula Baby'?

   'Rock-A-Hula Baby' peaked at No. 23 in the U.S. on the Billboard pop singles chart, No. 1 in Australia, No. 4 in Canada, and No. 1 in the Philippines. In the UK, it topped the UK Singles Chart in February 1962 and reached No. 3 when re-released in March 2005.

4. What film features the song 'Rock-A-Hula Baby'?

   The song 'Rock-A-Hula Baby' was featured in the 1961 film Blue Hawaii, in which Elvis Presley also starred.

5. Who produced the studio recording session of 'Rock-A-Hula Baby'?

   The studio recording session of 'Rock-A-Hula Baby' was produced by Steve Sholes.

6. What inspired the musical style of 'Rock-A-Hula Baby'?

   The song's Hawaiian flavor combined with a rock beat was conceived to fit the tropical setting of Blue Hawaii. Ben Weisman, one of the writers, mentioned that the twist dance craze influenced the song's creation.