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Do Wah Diddy Diddy
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Wikipedia article
"'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. 'Cash Box' described the Exciters' version as "a sparkling rocker that bubbles over with coin-catching enthusiasm" and said that the "great lead job is backed by a fabulous instrumental arrangement." It was made internationally famous by the British band Manfred Mann.
Manfred Mann version
It was soon covered by British R&B, beat and pop band Manfred Mann. Manfred Mann's version was released on 10 July 1964.[http://www.themanfreds.com/discography.htm ] It spent two weeks at No. 1 of the UK Singles Chart in August and two weeks at No. 1 of the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot 100 in October. 'Billboard' said it "features powerful beat with Mann's solo echoed by male chorus." 'Cash Box' described it as "a thumpin' novelty rocker that's right up the teeners' alley."
Chart history
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Fun Factory version
{{Infobox song
| name = Doh Wah Diddy
| cover = Fun_Factory-Do_Wah_Diddy_Diddy.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Fun Factory
| album = Fun-Tastic
| released = November 30, 1995
| recorded = 1995
| studio =
| genre = Eurodance
| length = 3:31
| label = Curb
| writer = *Jeff Barry
*Ellie Greenwich
| producer = *Blent Aris
*Toni Cottura
| prev_title = Celebration
| prev_year = 1995
| next_title = Don't Go Away
| next_year = 1996
| misc =
}}
In 1995, Fun Factory released a cover version of the song. Only a few lines of lyrics were retained, and supplemented by rap passages. It reached the top 10 in Germany and Spain and No.11 in Austria.
Track listings
'CD-Maxi'# Doh Wah Diddy (Dee Dee Radio) - 3:31
# Doh Wah Diddy (Dee Dee Fun-Tastic Extended) - 4:43
# Doh Wah Diddy (Fly Bass Remix) - 4:31
# Doh Wah Diddy (Medium Houze) - 4:43
# Fun Factory's Theme II - 3:24
Charts
Year-end charts
Other cover versions
The song has been covered many times, notably by DJ tzi whose version titled "Do Wah Diddy" peaked at No.9 on the 3 Austria Top 40, as well as charting in Germany, Switzerland, the UK and Ireland. A French cover version, "Vous les copains, je ne vous oublierai jamais", by Sheila (singer) became a big hit in France in 1964
In popular culture
The song was featured in the 1981 film 'Stripes', used as a marching cadence by characters played by Bill Murray and Harold Ramis in boot camp. This usage inspired real-life Army units to use it as a marching song.
See also
* List of number-one singles from the 1960s (UK)
* List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of 1964
References
Category:1963 songs
Category:1964 singles
Category:1996 singles
Category:Songs written by Ellie Greenwich
Category:Songs written by Jeff Barry
Category:Manfred Mann songs
Category:Fun Factory (band) songs
Category:DJ tzi songs
Category:Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles
Category:Cashbox number-one singles
Category:UK Singles Chart number-one singles
Category:RPM Top Singles number-one singles
Category:His Master's Voice singles
Category:Capitol Records singles
Category:Curb Records singles
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