Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)
Ray Charles, Perry Como
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Oh hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me It's so new to me, what you do to me Hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me When you're holding me tight Never dreamed anybody could kiss that away Bring me bliss that away, what a kiss that away What a wonderful feelin' to feel that away Tell me where have you been all my life Oh hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me It's so new to me, what you do to me Hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me When you're holding me tight Never knew that my heart could go "zing" that away Ting-a-ling that away, make me sing that away Said "goodbye" to my troubles, they went that away Ever since you came into my life Oh hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me It's so new to me, what you do to me Hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me When you're holding me tight There's a cute little cottage for two that away Skies are blue that away, dreams come true that away If you say I can share it with you that away I'll be happy the rest of my life Oh hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me It's so new to me, what you do to me Hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me When you're holding me tight Oh, hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me How my future will shine Hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me From the moment you're mine Hot dog!
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Written by: DICK MANNING, A. HOFFMAN
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16 facts about this song
Song Originality"Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)" is an American popular song written by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning.
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Record ReleaseThe song was published in 1956 and then recorded and made famous by Perry Como with Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra and Chorus on December 2, 1955.
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Chart PerformanceThe song went to #1 on the Billboard charts in 1956, holding this position for six weeks.
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Gold CertificationPerry Como's rendition of "Hot Diggity" was certified Gold for sales of a million records on March 8, 1956.
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Song Style"Hot Diggity" is noted for its upbeat, catchy tune and distinct 1950s style of pop music.
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TV AppearanceComo performed the song on his then-weekly television show, "The Perry Como Show."
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Record LabelThe recording of the song was made on the RCA Victor label.
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Song CompositionThe song's stylistic elements include elements of pop, jazz, and show tune influences.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists including Bing Crosby, and UK singer Michael Holliday whose version reached number four in the UK singles chart.
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Film AppearanceThe track is used in the movie "Tommy Boy" during Chris Farley's memorable "sales montage".
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Cultural ImpactAs a result of its success and catchy lyrics, "Hot Diggity" has often been used in various films and television shows, featured in commercials, and even parodied in popular culture.
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SignificanceThe song is the only song by Perry Como to reach number 1 in the UK singles chart.
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RecognitionThe song's lyrics were referenced in the 2015 song "Emoticons" by The Wombats.
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LegacyDespite being over 60 years old, "Hot Diggity" remains one of Perry Como's most well-known and popular songs.
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Song SessionWhen Perry Como recorded the song, it was during an afternoon session in which he also recorded "Juke Box Baby" and "Glendora".
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Distinctive FeatureThe song is noted for its repeated phrase "Hot Diggity, Dog Ziggity, Boom," which is a nonsensical set of words that yet create a memorable and distinctive refrain.
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