Brief History of “Stop Jivin’ Start Drivin’” by Burt Keyes
“Stop Jivin’ Start Drivin’” was released in 1957 on the small New York label Amp 3 Records (AMP 133‑1). It was issued as a 45‑rpm promo single, credited to Burt Keyes with Teddy McRae & His Orchestra.
Collector Significance
“Stop Jivin’ Start Drivin’” is notable today because:
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It’s one of Keyes’ scarcer 45s, issued on a small label with limited distribution.
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It appears on modern rock ’n’ roll reissue compilations like Hot Rod Gang, which helped revive interest in the track.
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Promo copies are the most commonly found format, suggesting it may have been aimed at jukeboxes and radio rather than wide retail release.
For collectors of car‑culture 45s, New York R&B, or Jack Hammer compositions, this disc is a fun and historically interesting find — especially when paired with its B‑side, “Too Weak to Stop the Trend.”
Here is a first pressing, no collector wants this one. We’ll keep tracking the rise of this single, chart movement, collector chatter, and any special editions that drop. If you love discovering the next big thing before everyone else, this is the one to watch.