Ya Ya
Lee Dorsey
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Oh, well, I'm sittin' here, la, la Waiting for my ya ya Uh huh, uh huh I'm sittin' here, la, la Waiting for my ya ya Uh huh, uh huh It may sound funny But I don't believe she's comin' Uh huh, uh huh Baby, honey, don't leave me worried Uh huh, uh huh Ye, baby, honey, don't leave me worried Uh huh You know that I love you Oh, how I love you Uh huh, uh huh I'm sittin' here, la, la Waiting for my ya ya Uh huh, uh huh I'm sittin' here, la, la Waiting for my ya ya Uh huh, uh huh It may sound funny But I don't believe she's comin' Uh huh, uh huh Baby, honey, don't leave me worried Uh huh, uh huh Ye, baby, honey, don't leave me worried Uh huh You know how I love you Oh, how I love you Uh huh, uh huh I'm sittin' here, la, la Waiting for my ya ya Uh huh, uh huh I'm sittin' here, la, la Waiting for my ya ya Uh huh, uh huh It may sound funny But I don't believe she's comin' Uh huh, uh huh Baby, honey, don't leave me worried Uh huh Ye, baby, honey, don't leave me worried Uh huh, uh huh
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Written by: Clarence L Lewis, Lee Dorsey, Morris Levy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Ya Ya" by Lee Dorsey was released in the year 1961.
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Hit StatusThe song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Dorsey's most successful songs.
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Song InspirationThe song is said to be based on a children's nursery rhyme.
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Written by"Ya Ya" was written by celebrated writers, including Clarence Lewis, Lee Dorsey, and Morgan Robinson.
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Background VocalsThe popular group 'The Dixie Cups' provided backing vocals for this song.
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Song GenreThe song is classified in the genre of Rhythm and Blues (R&B).
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Lengthy PopularityEven after several decades, "Ya Ya" continues to be a popular song, heard across many platforms and events.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have performed cover versions of 'Ya Ya,' including John Lennon for his 1974 album, 'Walls and Bridges.'
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Dorsey’s Influential Role"Ya Ya" is recognized for playing a key role in establishing Dorsey’s status as an influential artist in the New Orleans music scene.
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Use in MediaThe song was notably used in the 1985 film "Mask" and the 2006 Tony Scott film "Déjà Vu."
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2011, Dorsey’s "Ya Ya" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, highlighting its historic, cultural, and aesthetic importance in the recording industry.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Dorsey's unique musical style that merges elements of funk, soul, and R&B.
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Successful ProducerThe song was produced by Allen Toussaint, a highly respected figure in the New Orleans R&B scene.
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Reference in BooksNotably, "Ya Ya" has had cultural influence beyond music - it is mentioned in Stephen King’s 1986 novel ‘It,’ as the song playing on the radio in a key scene of the story.
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Album Feature"Ya Ya" was featured in Dorsey's debut album "Ya! Ya!" which was released in 1961.
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