The film was known during production as Hot Rod Rock.[5]
Soundtrack
"Hit and Run Lover", performed by John Ashley
"Annie Laurie", performed by John Ashley
"Dance in the Street", performed by Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps
"Baby Blue", performed by Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps
"Lovely Loretta", performed by Gene Vincent
"Dance to the Bop", performed by Gene Vincent
"Choo Choo Cha Poochie", performed by Maureen Arthur
Reception
The Los Angeles Times called it "a film of juvenile violence."[6]
The Monthly Film Bulletin said "the comedy misfires woefully, the performances are overstated to the point of caricature and the general level is decidedly moronic."[7]
Diabolique magazine wrote that "Ashley's limitations are exposed a little in this film – I don’t think he was a great comic actor – but it is entertaining and good-hearted."[8]