Do Wah Diddy Diddy

Manfred Mann

About Do Wah Diddy Diddy

"Do Wah Diddy Diddy" is a song written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich and originally recorded in 1963, as "Do-Wah-Diddy", by the American vocal group The Exciters. It was made internationally famous by the British band Manfred Mann.


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1999
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There she was just a-walkin' down the street, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Snappin' her fingers and shufflin' her feet, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
She looked good (looked good), she looked fine (looked fine)
She looked good, she looked fine and I nearly lost my mind

Before I knew it she was walkin' next to me, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Holdin' my hand just as natural as can be, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
We walked on (walked on) to my door (my door)
We walked on to my door, then we kissed a little more

Whoa-oh, I knew we was falling in love
Yes I did, and so I told her all the things I'd been dreamin' of

Now we're together nearly every single day, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
A-we're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Well, I'm hers (I'm hers), she's mine (she's mine)
I'm hers, she's mine, wedding bells are gonna chime

Whoa-oh, I knew we was falling in love
Yes I did, and so I told her all the things I'd been dreamin' of

Now we're together nearly every single day, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
A-we're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do"
Well, I'm hers (I'm hers), she's mine (she's mine)
I'm hers, she's mine, wedding bells are gonna chime

Whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do, we'll sing it
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do, oh yeah, oh, oh yeah
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do

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Manfred Mann

Manfred Mann was a British beat, rhythm and blues and pop band (with a strong jazz foundation) of the 1960s, named after their South African keyboardist, Manfred Mann, who later led the successful 1970s group Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Manfred Mann were chart regulars in the 1960s, and the first south-of-England-based group to top the US Billboard Hot 100 during the British invasion. more »

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Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry

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10 facts about this song

Origin and Release
"Do Wah Diddy Diddy” is a popular song by the British beat band, Manfred Mann. It was first released as a single in 1964.
Copyright Control
The track was originally written by songwriters Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, and then later covered by Manfred Mann.
Chart Success
The song was Manfred Mann's first number-one hit on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.
Song Popularity
The song's catchy lyrics, memorable tune, and upbeat tempo made it a hit and it became a popular song played at parties and discos in the 1960s.
Cultural Influence
The tune of the song was often used in cheerleading routines and became engrained in pop culture.
Later Covers
Its popularity saw it being covered by many artists in subsequent years, including Dave Clark Five and DJ Ötzi.
Musical Style
"Do Wah Diddy Diddy" is considered to be an exemplary song of the "British Invasion" style in popular music.
Movie Features
The song was also featured in the film "Stripes" in the famous marching scene with Bill Murray.
Longevity
Even decades after its release, "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" continues to be a memorable classic and is often played on oldies and classic rock radio station.
Music Video
The music video for the song was been seen as iconic for its time, with its black and white footage, suits and bouffant hairstyles reflecting the popular fashion of the 1960s.

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