Da Doo Ron Ron

The Crystals

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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I met him on a Monday and my heart stood still
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron
Somebody told me that his name was Bill
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron

Yeah, my heart stood still
Yes, his name was Bill
And when he walked me home
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron

I knew what he was doing when he caught my eye
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron
He looked so quiet but my oh my
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron

Yeah, he caught my eye
Yes, oh my, oh my
And when he walked me home
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron

Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron

He picked me up at seven and he looked so fine
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron
Someday soon I'm gonna make him mine
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron

Yeah, he looked so fine,
Yes, I'll make him mine
And when he walked me home
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron

Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Da-do-ron-ron
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron
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The Crystals

The Crystals are an American vocal group based in New York, considered one of the defining acts of the girl group era of the first half of the 1960s. Their 1961–1964 chart hits, including "Uptown", "He's Sure the Boy I Love", "He's a Rebel", "Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)" and "Then He Kissed Me", featured three successive female lead singers, and were all produced by Phil Spector. The latter three songs are ranked #267, #114, and #493, respectively, on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. 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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