Do Wah 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
Genre Classification"Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann falls under the genre of "British Invasion" or "Pop Rock".
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Chart AchievementsIt topped the UK Singles Chart in August 1964, and a few months later it hit number one in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Writer LabelThe song was written by the legendary songwriting duo Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich.
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Original VersionAlthough popularized by Manfred Mann, the song was initially a minor hit for an American girl group The Exciters in early 1964 before the cover version by Manfred Mann.
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Song DurationThe duration of "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" is approximately 2 minutes and 23 seconds, making it a relatively short song by modern standards.
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Album InclusionThis track is included in Manfred Mann’s studio album 'The Manfred Mann Album', released in 1964.
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Covers and PerformancesThe song has been covered by many artists over the years, including DJ Ötzi and Gunther Neefs. It was also notably performed in the film 'Stripes' (1981) by Bill Murray.
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Lyrics EmpathySome music critics argue that the song's simple, catchy lyrics and repetitive beat make it a prime example of the light-hearted spirit of the 1960s pop music.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2017, “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least twenty-five years old.
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Song RecognitionRolling Stone magazine listed "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" as one of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
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