Do-Wacka-Do
Roger Miller
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I hear tell you're doin' well Good thing have come to you I wish I had your happiness And you had a do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka-do They tell me you're runnin' free Your days are never blue I wish I had your good-luck charm And you had a do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka-do Yeah, I see you're goin' down the street in your big Cadillac You got girls in the front, you got girls in the back Yeah, way in back, you got money in a sack Both hands on the wheel and your shoulders rared back Root-doot-doot-doot-doot, do-wah I hear tell you're doin' well Good things have come to you I wish I had your happiness And you had a do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka-do Yeah, I see you're goin' down the street in your big Cadillac You got girls in the front, you got girls in the back Yeah, way in back, you got money in a sack Both hands on the wheel and your shoulders rared back Root-doot-doot-doot-doot, do-wah I hear tell you're doin' well Good things have come to you I wish I had your good-luck charm And you had a do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka, do-wacka-do
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Written by: ROGER MILLER
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11 facts about this song
Music Genre"Do-Wacka-Do" falls under the music genre of Country.
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Release YearRoger Miller released the song "Do-Wacka-Do" in the year 1965.
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Chart SuccessDespite the song's whimsical nature, it managed to chart on Billboard's Hot Country Singles, peaking at number 15.
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AlbumThe song is included in the album "The 3rd Time Around", which was released in the same year and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
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Song Duration"Do-Wacka-Do" is a relatively short song, with a duration of just about 1 minute and 45 seconds.
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Roger Miller’s Signature Style"Do-Wacka-Do" is a perfect example of Roger Miller's signature style, combining a playful, catchy tune with whimsical lyrics – a hallmark of his music that set him apart in the country music scene.
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SongwritingIn addition to being the performer, Roger Miller is also credited as the songwriter for "Do-Wacka-Do", showcasing his talent not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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InstrumentationThe song features Miller's characteristic guitar licks, complete with a buoyant melody line that's sure to get feet tapping.
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VersatilityWhile distinctly country, the song also exhibits hints of rock and roll influences, reflecting the versatility of Roger Miller as an artist, and his ability to blend genres.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, other country artists have performed cover versions of this unique track, further adding to its legacy in country music history.
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Legacy"Do-Wacka-Do" remains one of Roger Miller's most famous songs, contributing to his status as a legend in the world of country music.
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