Gershon Kingsley - Popcorn - The world’s first electronic hit single (TOTP 1969)

Popcorn“ is an early synth-pop instrumental, composed by Gershon Kingsley in 1969 and first appearing on his album Music to Moog By. The same year it was released and recorded at Audio Fidelity Records label in New York City. The title may refer to the short staccato or sharp “popping“ sound used, or to pop music and its being ’corny’, i.e., kitschy.[3] The title is generally written as one word, although some single sleeves (such as the one illustrated) present it as two words, “Pop Corn.“ In 1972, Hot Butter’s rerecording was a huge hit in many countries. “Popcorn“ has since been covered by a great number of artists.