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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 ...
The Exciters also recorded "Do-Wah-Diddy", written by Greenwich and Jeff Barry, in 1963; with a revised title of "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" it was covered shortly after by Manfred Mann, for whom it was an international hit. They were one of the opening acts for the Beatles during their first North American tour in August–September 1964. [5]
Castle Music 1979 "Psycho Chicken" – EMI America 1980 "It's A Night For Beautiful Girls" 67 Sold Out "Easy For You" – 1981 "Running Scared" 50 Heavy Mental "Talk To Loretta" – 1982 "Hook In You" – single only: Johnny Apollo 1983 "Out Of My Head" – Invasion 1984 "Life Sucks, Then You Die" – World Dance Party: PVC 1985 "World Dance ...
Andre Harrell, the Uptown Records founder who shaped the sound of hip-hop and R&B; in the late '80s and '90s, has died at 59.
Paul Jones (born Paul Adrian Pond, 24 February 1942) [1] is an English singer, actor, harmonicist, radio personality and television presenter. He first came to prominence as the original lead singer and harmonicist of the rock band Manfred Mann (1962–66) with whom he had several hit records including "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" (UK #1, US #1) and "Pretty Flamingo" (UK #1).
Song [1] Original artist [1] U.S. Pop [2] U.S. R&B [3] UK Singles Chart [4] Other charting versions, and notes 1963 "When the Boy's Happy (the Girl's Happy Too)" The Four Pennies: 95 - - "Da Doo Ron Ron" The Crystals: 3 5 5 Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector 1972: Ian Matthews, #96 US 1974: The Crystals, #15 UK (reissue)
Maurice Williams, the singer and songwriter best known for his seminal 1960 doo-wop hit “Stay,” died on Aug. 6. He was 86. Williams’ death was announced by the North Carolina Music Hall of ...
Keenan was part of the Chambers Brothers from 1965 to 1971, [1] and also played with the pre-"Doo Wah Diddy Diddy" Manfred Mann group in England. His own group was the house band at Ondine, the first discotheque in New York City.