Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)

Perry Como

About Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)

"Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)" is an American popular song written by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning. Published in 1956, it was recorded by Perry Como and went to #1 on the Billboard pop music chart in March of that year and reached #4 on the British charts in May.. The song's melody is almost identical in melody and triple-time rhythm to a portion of Emmanuel Chabrier's 1883 composition, España. Perry Como's recording was done at Webster Hall in New York City. The conductor was Mitchell Ayres and the producer was Joe Carlton. The back-up vocals were provided by the Ray Charles Singers. The nonsense phrase of the song's title, repeated throughout the song, is used as counterpoint to the lines it precedes in the lyrics, as in the following excerpt: "Hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom What you do to me, When you're holding me tight."At the end of the song, Como exclaimed "HOT DOG!!!!" before the last two chords. The phrase "hot diggity dog!" dates to at least 1928, when Al Jolson was recorded saying "Hot diggity dog! Hot kitty! Hot pussycat! Didn't I tell you you'd love it?" after a performance of the tune "There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder". 


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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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Perry Como

Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for the RCA Victor label after signing with them in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records for Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show, which set the standards for the genre and proved to be one of the most successful in television history. Como was seen weekly on television from 1949 to 1963, then continued hosting the Kraft Music Hall variety program on a monthly basis until 1967. His television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. Also a popular recording artist, Perry Como pro… more »

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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.
Record Release
The song was published in 1956 and then recorded and made famous by Perry Como with Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra and Chorus on December 2, 1955.
Chart Performance
The song went to #1 on the Billboard charts in 1956, holding this position for six weeks.
Gold Certification
Perry Como's rendition of "Hot Diggity" was certified Gold for sales of a million records on March 8, 1956.
Song Style
"Hot Diggity" is noted for its upbeat, catchy tune and distinct 1950s style of pop music.
TV Appearance
Como performed the song on his then-weekly television show, "The Perry Como Show."
Record Label
The recording of the song was made on the RCA Victor label.
Song Composition
The song's stylistic elements include elements of pop, jazz, and show tune influences.
Cover Versions
The 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.
Film Appearance
The track is used in the movie "Tommy Boy" during Chris Farley's memorable "sales montage".
Cultural Impact
As 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.
Significance
The song is the only song by Perry Como to reach number 1 in the UK singles chart.
Recognition
The song's lyrics were referenced in the 2015 song "Emoticons" by The Wombats.
Legacy
Despite being over 60 years old, "Hot Diggity" remains one of Perry Como's most well-known and popular songs.
Song Session
When Perry Como recorded the song, it was during an afternoon session in which he also recorded "Juke Box Baby" and "Glendora".
Distinctive Feature
The 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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