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

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

Netherlands

1974

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
At The Hop (Featured In The Universal Picture "American Graffiti")	2:24
She's So Fine	2:27

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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

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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

Role	Company
Published By	Lotsa Music
Produced For	The Great American Amusement Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	CBS Inc.

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Kim Fowley

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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?

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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???