Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids - At The Hop Featured In The Universal Picture American Graffiti

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Review by Marcele[o] Castro Da Veiga

Alright, let’s dive into this wild ride of an album—At The Hop Featured In The Universal Picture American Graffiti by Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids. Released in 1974, it’s one of those records that feels like a time machine straight to the sock hop era, even though it came out decades later. It’s got that raw, unpolished charm you don’t hear much anymore, blending Pop, Rock, and a whole lot of Rockabilly with splashes of Doo Wop and Rock & Roll. Produced by the legendary Kim Fowley, who clearly had his finger on the pulse of retro coolness, this thing screams nostalgia. Now, let me tell ya about two tracks that stuck with me. First up is the title track, “At The Hop.” Man, this song just slaps. It’s impossible not to picture yourself cruising down some neon-lit street in a ‘57 Chevy while this tune blasts from the radio. You can practically smell the burgers cooking at the drive-in as the bassline bounces along like your heart when you spot your crush walking by. This version has all the pep of the original but kicks it up a notch with these squeaky-clean harmonies that make it feel fresh yet familiar. Like, yeah, I’ve heard covers before, but THIS one? Feels like they weren’t tryin’ too hard—you know what I mean? Just pure fun bottled up in three minutes. Then there’s “She’s So Fine,” which hits different. If “At The Hop” is all about energy, this track slows things down juuuust enough to tug at your heartstrings. There’s something kinda sweet—and maybe a little sad—about how earnest it feels. When they sing about being head over heels for someone, you almost believe them, like they’re spilling their guts right there in the studio. Plus, the guitar riff sneaking in under the vocals gives it this groovy edge that keeps it from getting sappy. Honestly, after hearing this track, I couldn’t stop humming it for days. Days! And isn’t that the mark of a good song? When it latches onto your brain and refuses to leave? What really makes this album special is its vibe. Listening to it feels like hanging out with old friends who are spinning stories you’ve heard a hundred times—but somehow, they still sound new every time. Sure, it’s tied to American Graffiti, so there’s that instant connection to carefree summer nights and first loves, but it stands on its own too. Even if you weren’t born back then, you get it. You just get it. Here’s the kicker, though: this record came out in the Netherlands on Epic Records. How wild is that? A Dutch release for a soundtrack steeped in Americana vibes? Kinda poetic, don’t ya think? Like no matter where you’re from, music like this speaks the same language. So, here’s my final thought: albums like At The Hop remind us why we fall in love with music in the first place—it’s not always about perfection or polish. Sometimes it’s about capturing lightning in a bottle, even if the bottle’s got a crack or two. Oh, and hey—if anyone asks, I totally learned swing dancing because of this album. (Full disclosure: I didn’t.)

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Artist: Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids
Album: At The Hop Featured In The Universal Picture American Graffiti
Rating: 4.0

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Download

Filename: flash-cadillac-the-continental-kids-at-the-hop-featured-in.zip
  • MP3 size: 10 mb
  • FLAC size: 69.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
At The Hop (Featured In The Universal Picture "American Graffiti")2:24
She's So Fine2:27

Video

Flash Cadillac And The Continental Kids - At The Hop
Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids - AT THE HOP

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Catalog Numbers

EPC 2043

Labels

Epic

Listen online

  • online anhören
  • escuchar en línea
  • lytte på nettet
  • écouter en ligne
  • ascolta in linea
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • online luisteren
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ouvir online

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Published ByLotsa Music
Produced ForThe Great American Amusement Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Inc.

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerKim Fowley

Barcodes

Rights Society: GEMA / STEMRA

About Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids

Retro Rock 'n' Roll band formed 1969, Colorado. Best known performing on the soundtrack for American Grafitti (1973) and Apocalypse Now (1979), currently simply known as Flash Cadillac

Name Vars

  • Flash & The Kids
  • Flash And The Continental Kids
  • Flash Cadillac
  • Flash Cadillac And The Continental Kids
  • Flash Chdillac & The Continental Kids
  • Flash and the Kids

Members

  • Flash Cadillac
  • Dwight Bement
  • Angelo Moe
  • Warren Knight
  • Sam McFadin
  • John Masino
  • George Robinson
  • Linn Phillips III
  • Wally Stewart

Interesting fact about Album

Here's a fun fact: The album *At The Hop* by Flash Cadillac & The Continental Kids wasn’t just another rock 'n' roll record. It was tied to the iconic movie *American Graffiti*. The track "At The Hop" was featured in the film, which helped bring rockabilly and doo-wop vibes to a whole new audience. Released in 1974 in the Netherlands, the album carried that retro sound with a little help from producer Kim Fowley, a legendary figure in the music scene. And get this—it included tracks like "She’s So Fine," adding a mix of pop and rock that felt like cruising down memory lane. Pretty cool how music can tie generations together, right?

Comments

danielhohal
2025-03-15
One of my favorite movies ever. Me and three of my friends from highschool saw this at the midnight owl show in St Louis back in 1973. We got off work from the restaurant we were working and rushed to the cinema. It was completely sold out except for 4 seats in the front row. It played there for over 50 weeks. What awesome night that was.
dlctcontact
2025-03-14
Live on brothers ??????
newsagogo
2025-03-14
I think its better than Danny & the Juniors.
ariasonline
2025-03-13
Love it!!! Went to high school in the 70s & we always had 50's greaser dances back then & this song really takes me back to my school days just great memories with American Graffiti movie & Happy Days etc. What a great time...I really miss those days...This is my favorite version of At The Hop???
1gnac10
2025-03-13
A Danny And The Juniors cover.
It looks too 1950's for 1962. They would be doing the Twist in that year.
patriciaanneweb
2025-03-11
so is a guitar...the way I play it :)
anubhavkhare1992
2025-03-11
This was REAL music---wow--rap is crap
alex13
2025-03-11
Great cover, but boys' hair, in general, wasn't that long back then. Practically all the boys in this scene need a haircut.
sabrinacmurad
2025-03-11
Kathleen Quinlan was so yummy back then.
lokivar080781
2025-03-11
~aka~ Johnny Fish and the Fins!
padarocrew
2025-03-11
I love this shit,I swear I heard this song while in my mother's womb. ::my smiley face is broke
rivennighta
2025-03-11
Vitun kova !!
dlwvox
2025-03-11
Le bon temps ...
karkikshitijp1415
2025-03-10
the piano is a string and percussion instrument
Amazing movie and it's the only DVD movie I own!!!!!!!!!!
rosedale1121
2025-03-10
I saw them in 73-74 at the Univ of South Carolina Colliseum. They opened for the Allman Brothers. Great music. Great concert.
immaster23
2025-03-09
It's very fun... The band playing a rock 'n' roll-boogie and some guys and girls dancing... twist! LOL!!!
timduff35
2025-03-08
Never gets old
ashleyrobish
2025-03-07
This song was only 15 years old when it came out.
dbnwebdaniel
2025-03-06
God id give anything to be there