The tune was originally heard in a theme song for Shannon's radio show on WKBW in Buffalo, New York.
[2] The words "Wild Weekend" are not found in the song's lyrics (Shannon's show aired on weekdays).
[3] The Russ Hallett Trio recorded the original theme for radio airplay by Shannon in 1958.
[4][5] Buffalo band The Rebels reworked it as an instrumental that was released as "Wild Weekend" on the Marlee label in 1960 without national chart success.
[6] In November 1962 the Rebels' single was re-released on the Swan label.