(Phil Gernhard/Dick Holler)
Novelty song written by Phil Gernhard and Dick Holler and recorded by The Royal Guardsmen. It topped the Australian pop charts for five weeks running, went to #2 in the U.S. and #6 in the U.K. Dick Holler originally intended this to be an historical record along the lines of “The Battle of New Orleans” but record producer Phil Gernhard thought it would make a good novelty song. He marketed it to several bands and The Royal Guardsmen recorded a version he was satisfied with. Peanuts creator Charles Schulz never gave his okay on this, and was healthily recompensed. It is now also the title of a popular video game.
The Royal Guardsmen recordings
Laurie LR 3366 (TK4M-5597) (US 45 promo)
Sources:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoopy_Vs._The_Red_Baron
2. http://www.crazedfanboy.com/spotlight/guardsmen.html
3. http://www.us.playstation.com/PS2/Games/Snoopy_vs_the_Red_Baron