"Lotta Lovin'" is a song by American rockabilly singer Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps.

Background

The song was recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles and released as a 45 single with "Wear My Ring", co-written by Bobby Darin as the B side. Gene Vincent performed the songs on his first appearance on the TV show American Bandstand, hosted by Dick Clark.

The lead guitarist on the track was Johnny Meeks, who had replaced Cliff Gallup.

The song was produced by Ken Nelson.[1] Bernice Bedwell wrote the song, who played the song over the telephone to Vincent. He also recorded "In My Dreams" and "Lonesome Boy" by Bedwell.

Reception

It reached #7 on the U.S. R&B chart and #13 on the U.S. pop chart in 1957.[2] In Canada, the song reached #2 on the CHUM Charts.[3]

Other versions

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