I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight

Barry & the Tamerlanes

About I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight

"I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight" is a song written, produced, and sung by Boyce and Hart. The song was arranged by Artie Butler. Entering the Billboard Hot 100 at #87 just before Christmas 1967, it became a true hit in 1968, reaching #7 on the Cash Box chart and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song features a trumpet solo by Marvin Stamm. The song also features the voice of Tommy Boyce, quickly saying to Bobby Hart, before the third verse, "All right, Bobby, let's go. " A different song with the same title was recorded and released in 1963 by the doo wop group Barry & the Tamerlanes. Still another song with the same title was recorded by Russell Smith in 1989. 


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Can't help it if I wonder, wonder what she's doin'
Can't help it if I wonder what she's doin' tonight
(Tonight) oh where can she be? (tonight)
As I sit alone I just can't help but wonder
If she still thinks of me
Can't help it if I wonder, wonder what she's doin' tonight
(Tonight) oh I wish I knew (tonight)
Is she in somebody's arms and is he holding her
The way I used to do?
Can't help it if I wonder what she's doin' tonight
I thought that I could do without her
Thought that I could get along just fine
But I was wrong
For ever since we said goodbye
I just can't seem to get her off my mind
Can't help it if I wonder what she's doin' tonight
(Tonight) if she only knew (tonight)
That I'm sorry and I'm still so much in love with her
I wonder what she'd do
Can't help it if I wonder, wonder what she's doin' tonight (tonight)
(repeat title and fade)

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Barry & the Tamerlanes

Barry & the Tamerlanes were a doo wop trio from California. Their 1963 single for Valiant Records, "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight", spent 10 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #21, while reaching #23 on Billboard's "Hot R&B Singles". "Barry" was Barry De Vorzon, who went on to considerable success as a film music composer; the group's other members were Terry Smith and Bodie Chandler. more »

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Written by: BOBBY HART, TOMMY BOYCE

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight" is a pop song by the American group, Barry & the Tamerlanes. It was written by Barry De Vorzon and Bodie Chandler, the founding members of the group.
Chart Performance
Released in 1963, the song achieved great success on the Billboard Charts. It reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, proving to be the group's most popular and recognized song.
Group Disbandment
Interestingly, despite the success of "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight," Barry & the Tamerlanes did not continue to produce many more hits. The group eventually disbanded and this song remains their biggest hit.
Founding Members
The song was written by Barry De Vorzon and Bodie Chandler. While De Vorzon had numerous contributions to the world of music as a songwriter, this song is arguably Chandler's most recognized work.
Cultural Impact
The song has been featured in various media over the years. It is often used in films and TV shows set during the 1960s as a means to evoke the era's spirit and cultural mood.
Musical Style
"I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight" adheres to the pop style of the early 1960s. It features soft vocals and harmonies, combined with the upbeat tempo typical of pop music of that era.
Label
The song was originally recorded under the Valiant Records label, which was later absorbed into Warner Bros. Records.
Cover Versions
Like many popular songs of its era, "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight" has been covered by various artists over the years, highlighting its enduring popularity and influence.
Barry De Vorzon's Credentials
Besides Barry & the Tamerlanes, De Vorzon is well-known for composing scores for many films and television series. His other notable works include the theme from "The Warriors," and co-writing "Nadia's Theme" for the popular soap opera "The Young and the Restless."
Legacy
Despite the group's short-lived nature, "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight" remains a classic pop song from the early '60s era. It still gets radio airplay on oldies stations and its catchy tune continues to resonate with listeners many years later.

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