Do Wah Diddy

Manfred Mann

About Do Wah Diddy

"Do Wah Diddy Diddy" is a song written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich and originally recorded in 1963, as "Do-Wah-Diddy", by the American vocal group The Exciters. It was made internationally famous by the British band 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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Manfred Mann

Manfred Mann was a British beat, rhythm and blues and pop band (with a strong jazz foundation) of the 1960s, named after their South African keyboardist, Manfred Mann, who later led the successful 1970s group Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Manfred Mann were chart regulars in the 1960s, and the first south-of-England-based group to top the US Billboard Hot 100 during the British invasion. more »

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Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry

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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".
Chart Achievements
It topped the UK Singles Chart in August 1964, and a few months later it hit number one in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Writer Label
The song was written by the legendary songwriting duo Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich.
Original Version
Although 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.
Song Duration
The duration of "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" is approximately 2 minutes and 23 seconds, making it a relatively short song by modern standards.
Album Inclusion
This track is included in Manfred Mann’s studio album 'The Manfred Mann Album', released in 1964.
Covers and Performances
The 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.
Lyrics Empathy
Some 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.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 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.
Song Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine listed "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" as one of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.

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