Da Doo Ron Ron

Shaun Cassidy

About Da Doo Ron Ron

"Da Doo Ron Ron" is a song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector. It first became a popular top five hit single for the American girl group The Crystals in 1963. American teen idol Shaun Cassidy covered the song in 1977 and his version hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. There have also been many other cover versions of this song, including a version by the Raindrops, which featured Barry and Greenwich.


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1977
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I met her on a Monday and my heart stood still
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
Someboy told me that her name was Jill
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

   Yes, my heart stood still
   Yes, her name was Jill
   And when I walked her home
   da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

I knew what she was thinkin' when she caught my eye
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
I looked so quiet but my oh my
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

   Yes, she caught my eye
   Yes, but my oh my
   And when I walked her home
   da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

Well, I picked her up at seven and she looked so fine
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
Someday soon I'm gonna make her mine
Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron

   Yes, he looked so fine
   Yes, I'll make her mine
   And when I walked her home
   da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
   Yeah, yeah, yeah
   da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron ron
   (repeat & fade)

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Shaun Cassidy

Shaun Paul Cassidy (born September 27, 1958) is an American screenplay writer, TV producer, actor, and singer. He is the eldest son of actress Shirley Jones, and the second son (his older half-brother is singer David Cassidy) of actor Jack Cassidy. more »

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Written by: Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Philip Spector

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10 facts about this song

Creation and Original Recording
"Da Doo Ron Ron" was a song written by Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich. It was initially recorded by the girl group "The Crystals" in 1963.
Billboard Rankings
The song enjoyed massive commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the same year.
Songwriting Inspiration
The title "Da Doo Ron Ron" was supposedly just filler lyrics that ended up becoming the actual song title because the team couldn't think of anything else.
Use of Wall of Sound
This song is known for Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" production technique, featuring a dense layer of instruments to create a rich sound.
Cover by Shaun Cassidy
In 1977, Shaun Cassidy recorded a cover version of "Da Doo Ron Ron" which became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. It was his first US hit and his first single to reach Gold status.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2011, "Da Doo Ron Ron" by the Crystals entered the Grammy Hall of Fame, demonstrating its enduring place in music history.
Film References
Numerous films have referenced or used "Da Doo Ron Ron", including I.Q., Who's That Knocking at My Door and Goodfellas.
Numerous Covers
Besides Shaun Cassidy, several other artists have covered "Da Doo Ron Ron", including Bette Midler, The Searchers, and Johnny Hallyday.
Song Structure
"Da Doo Ron Ron" is notable for its unconventional song structure. It deviates from the typical verse-chorus-verse format seen in many pop songs.
Iconic Drum Beat
The opening drum beat of the song is often cited as one of the most memorable aspects of "Da Doo Ron Ron," contributing to its enduring popularity.

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