Do Wah Diddy Diddy
1964 single by Manfred Mann
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"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."[5] It was made internationally famous by the British band Manfred Mann and covered by Fun Factory in 1995.
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| Single by Manfred Mann | ||||
| from the album The Manfred Mann Album | ||||
| B-side | "What You Gonna Do?" | |||
| Released | 10 July 1964 | |||
| Recorded | June 1964[1] | |||
| Genre | Rock[2][3] | |||
| Length | 2:23 | |||
| Label | His Master's Voice POP 1320 (UK)[4] Ascot (US) Capitol (Canada) | |||
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| Producer | John Burgess[4] | |||
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Manfred Mann version
It was soon covered by British R&B, beat and pop band Manfred Mann.[6] Their version was released on 10 July 1964.[7] It spent two weeks at No. 1 of the UK Singles Chart in August[8] and two weeks at No. 1 of the US Billboard Hot 100 in October.[9]
Critical reception
Billboard magazine said it "features powerful beat with Mann's solo echoed by male chorus."[10] Cash Box described it as "a thumpin' novelty rocker that's right up the teeners' alley."[2]
Charts
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Fun Factory version
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| Single by Fun Factory | ||||
| from the album Fun-Tastic | ||||
| Released | November 30, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Eurodance | |||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
| Label | Curb | |||
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In 1995, German Eurodance band Fun Factory released a new version of "Doh Wah Diddy". It was released in November 1995 by Curb Records as the third single from their second album, Fun-Tastic (1995). Bülent Aris and band member Toni Cottura produced it and only a few lines of lyrics were retained, and supplemented by rap passages. The single was a top-10 hit in both Germany and Spain, peaking at number six and four, respectively. Additionally, it was a top-20 hit in Austria and a top-30 hit on the Canadian RPM Dance/Urban chart. The accompanying music video was directed by Frank Paul Husmann and produced by Music In Motion GmbH.[21]
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
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Germany (BVMI)[28] | Gold | 250,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Other cover versions
The song has been covered many times, notably by DJ Ötzi whose version titled "Do Wah Diddy" peaked at No. 9 on the Ö3 Austria Top 40, as well as charting in Germany, Switzerland, the UK and Ireland. Swedish singer Claes Dieden reached number 14 on Tio i Topp with his rendition in 1969.[29]
A French cover version, "Vous les copains, je ne vous oublierai jamais", by Sheila was a top 10 hit in France in 1964.[30]