to "Hey There", which also reached number 1. However, in the UK, it was released as the A-side, with the flip side "My Baby Sends Me". When reviewed in Billboard, it was described as "a bright, bouncy rendition from the thrush, supported solidly by an unbilled male singer and the Buddy Cole ork. Tho not as strong as the flip. it has a sparkle that could make It grab juke loot." Track listings 7" (US) "Hey There" – 2:57 "This Ole House" – 2:18 7" (UK) "This Ole House" "My Baby Sends Me" Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Shakin' Stevens version In 1981, Welsh singer Shakin' Stevens covered the song for his album of the same name. It became very successful, topping the UK Singles Chart for three weeks, as well as being a hit in several other countries. It was re-released in 2005 as a double A-side with a cover of Pink's "Trouble" after his appearance in the TV show Hit Me Baby One More Time and reached No. 20 in the UK Singles Chart. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications and sales Other notable recordings 1954: Billie Anthony's version was a hit in the UK, peaking at number 4 in October 1954: Bing Crosby recorded the song in 1954 for use on his radio show and it was subsequently included in the CD Bing & Rosie: The Crosby-Clooney Radio Sessions (2010). 1998: The Brian Setzer Orchestra on The Dirty Boogie 2010: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound on their DVD/CD A Tribute to The Cathedral Quartet References External links Lyrics to "This Ole House" 1954 singles 1981 singles UK Singles Chart number-one singles Number-one singles in Australia Songs written by Stuart Hamblen Shakin' Stevens songs Rosemary Clooney songs Stoney Cooper songs Wilma Lee Cooper songs Stuart Hamblen songs 1954 songs Songs about old age Songs about death