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.

It was featured on his 1962 compilation album, All the Hits (For Your Dancin' Party).

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.

References

1962 songs
1962 singles
Chubby Checker songs
Duane Eddy songs
Songs written by Dave Appell
Cameo-Parkway Records singles