Do Wah Diddy Diddy
Manfred Mann
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There she was just a-walkin' down the street, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dumb diddy do" Snappin' her fingers and shufflin' her feet, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dumb 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 dumb diddy do" Holdin' my hand just as natural as can be, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dumb 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 dumb diddy do" A-we're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dumb 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 dumb diddy do" A-we're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay, singin' "Do wah diddy diddy dumb 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 dumb diddy do, we'll sing it Do wah diddy diddy dumb diddy do, oh yeah, oh, oh yeah Do wah diddy diddy dumb diddy do
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Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Copyright ControlThe track was originally written by songwriters Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, and then later covered by Manfred Mann.
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Chart SuccessThe song was Manfred Mann's first number-one hit on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Song PopularityThe 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.
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Cultural InfluenceThe tune of the song was often used in cheerleading routines and became engrained in pop culture.
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Later CoversIts popularity saw it being covered by many artists in subsequent years, including Dave Clark Five and DJ Ötzi.
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Musical Style"Do Wah Diddy Diddy" is considered to be an exemplary song of the "British Invasion" style in popular music.
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Movie FeaturesThe song was also featured in the film "Stripes" in the famous marching scene with Bill Murray.
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LongevityEven 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.
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Music VideoThe 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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