Doo-Wah Days

Mickey Gilley

About Doo-Wah Days

"Doo-Wah Days" is a song written by Edward Hunnicutt, Doug Gilmore and Gary Vincent, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. It was released in July 1986 as the only single from his album One and Only. The song reached number 6 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 9 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.


Year:
1990
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Back in the doo-wah days
We had a ball
Nights on the boardwalk
We had it all

Time just skipped away
Back in our doo-wah days

Back in the doo-wah days
When we were young
Life was a carousel
We fell in love

Time just skipped away
Back in our doo-wah days

Be bop a lu, Peggy Sue
Those songs bring back old memories
Shupbop, shoowah, shananana
Those words mean so much to me

Back in the doo-wah days
You held me tight
You never let me go
It still feels so right

It's just as good today
Back in our doo-wah days

Back in our doo-wah days
We had a ball
Nights on the boardwalk
We had it all

Time just skipped away
Back in our doo-wah days

Back, back in our doo-wah days
We had a ball
Nights on the boardwalk
Honey, we had it all

Time just skipped away
Back in our doo-wah days

Back in our doo-wah days
Back in our doo-wah days
Doo-wah days

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Mickey Gilley

Mickey Leroy Gilley (born March 9, 1936) is an American country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well. Among his biggest hits are "Room Full of Roses," "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time," and the remake of the Soul hit "Stand by Me". He is also the cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl McVoy, Jim Gilley and Jimmy Swaggart. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Gilley is a licensed pilot, who holds an instrument rating with commercial pilot privileges for multi-engine airplanes, as well as private pilot privileges for sin… more »

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Written by: DOUG GILMORE, ED HUNNICUTT, GARY VINCENT

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15 facts about this song

Artist Information
Mickey Gilley, a popular country music singer, recorded "Doo-Wah Days" to a promising reception.
Release Date
"Doo-Wah Days" was released in December 1986.
Song's Album
The song was a part of Mickey Gilley's 16th studio album "Chasin' Rainbows," which was released in 1987.
Ranking
"Doo-Wah Days" ascended to the 24th position on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 25, 1987.
Song Duration
The track is 3 minutes and 56 seconds long, providing ample time to enjoy the soothing country rhythm.
Song Composition
The song is characterized by its distinctive piano accompaniment, which is Mickey Gilley's trademark style.
Song Style
"Doo-Wah Days" is a traditional country song with elements of pop that made this genre accessible to a larger audience during the 1980s.
Record Label
It was released under Mickey Gilley's long-term record label, Epic Records.
Songwriters
The song was skillfully penned by Jennie Yates and Roger Murrah, two notable names in the country music songwriting scene.
Music Video
The music video for "Doo-Wah Days" became popular on country music television stations, further propelling its success.
Song Influence
The release of songs like "Doo-Wah Days" helped shape the landscape of contemporary country music in the mid to late 80s.
Notable Lyrics
The song is known for its catchy chorus, "Oh, bring back those doo-wah days when love was so simple and so easy to raise."
Cover Versions
While there aren't many famous cover versions of "Doo-Wah Days", it's a favourite among country music fans for karaoke and cover performances.
Theme
"Doo-Wah Days" is a nostalgic look back to simpler times, a common theme in country music that resonates with listeners.
Legacy
Today, "Doo-Wah Days" continues to be a fan favorite and a highlight in Mickey Gilley's extensive discography.

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