Dede Dinah
Frankie Avalon
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I love my Dinah (Dede Dinah) Love my Dinah (Dede Dinah) There ain't no girl that is fine-ah Than my rockin', rollin' Dinah Dede Dinah, Dede Dinah Love to squeeze 'er (Dede Dinah) Love to tease 'er (Dede Dinah) No one else can have my Dinah 'Cause my Dinah is-a mine-ah Pretty Dinah, pretty Dinah Bony Maronie, Peggy Sue Ain't got that love so very tru-ue But, with my Dinah, I sure knew There's nothing for me she wouldn't do, do-do-do-do Oh, that's my Dinah (Dede Dinah) My own Dinah (Dede Dinah) There's no girl I know can beat 'er When it comes to bein' sweeter than my Dinah Dede Dinah Bony Maronie, Peggy Sue Ain't got that love so very tru-ue But, with my Dinah, I sure knew There's nothing for me she wouldn't do, do-do-do-do Oh, that's my Dinah (Dede Dinah) My own Dinah (Dede Dinah) There's no girl I know can beat 'er When it comes to bein' sweeter than my Dinah Dede Dinah Dede Dinah, Dede Dinah Dede Dinah, Dede Dinah
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Written by: PETER DE ANGELIS, ROBERT P. MARCUCCI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release and Record Label"Dede Dinah" is a pop song which was released by the American singer Frankie Avalon in January 1958. The song is produced under the label called "Chancellor Records."
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Chart SuccessThe song became immensely popular and reached the number 7 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
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SongwriterIt was written by the iconic songwriters Robert Marcucci and Peter De Angelis.
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Backing GroupThe song features a prominent female backing group that adds a charming and energetic dynamic to 'Dede Dinah'.
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Usage in MovieThe song features in the 1980 movie "American Hot Wax" which is a tribute to pioneering rock and roll disc jockey Alan Freed.
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Structural Setup"Dede Dinah" is a typical song from the rock and roll era with its catchy uptempo beat and pop invention.
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Success of Frankie AvalonAfter gaining success with "Dede Dinah", Frankie Avalon went on to become a teen idol, churning out many pop hit songs and making appearances in movies as well.
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Avalon's AgeAt the time of this song's release, Avalon was just 18 years old and had to balance his music career with his studies.
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Other Popular SongsAvalon, though quite young, was no stranger to hits. His other big singles around the same time included "Venus" and "Why".
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ThemesLike many songs of that era, "Dede Dinah" centers around young, innocent love.
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Music StyleIt bears the recognizable sound of doo-wop, a genre that was popular during the late '50s and early '60s.
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