Do Wah Diddy Diddy
Manfred Mann · Down The Road Apiece [2007]
Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
Snapping her fingers and shuffling her feet
Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
She looked good(looked good)
She looked fine(looked fine)
She looked good, she looked fine
And I nearly lost my mind
Before I knew it she was walking next to me
Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
holding my hand just natural as can be
Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
We walked on(walked on)
To my door(my door)
We walked on to my door
Then we kissed a little more
wo wo wo
I knew we were falling in love
yes I did
And so I told her all the things I'd been dreaming of
Now we're together
Nearly every single day
Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
We're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay
Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
Well I'm hers(I'm hers)
She's mine(She's mine)
I'm hers she's mine
Wedding bells are going to chime
wo wo wo
I knew we were falling in love
yes I did
And so I told her all the things I'd been dreaming of
Now we're together
Nearly every single day
Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
We're so happy and that's how we're gonna stay
Singing do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
Well I'm hers(I'm hers)
She's mine(She's mine)
I'm hers she's mine
Wedding bells are going to chime
Woaah, oh yeah
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do
Do Wah Diddy Diddy
Manfred Mann's 1966 hit 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy' stands as a defining moment in psychedelic rock history, blending the band's signature brass arrangements with the emerging sound of the British Invasion. Recorded for their album 'Down The Road Apiece,' the track features the iconic vocal hook by guitarist Paul Jones, who famously improvised the repetitive chant that became synonymous with the song's title. The recording captures the frenetic energy and experimental spirit of the mid-1960s, showcasing the band's ability to merge jazz influences with rock rhythms. While the song initially faced mixed reception due to its unconventional structure and the controversial nature of the vocal refrain, it has since been recognized as a cult classic that influenced countless artists across genres. Its enduring legacy lies in its unique fusion of brass instrumentation and psychedelic rock, cementing Manfred Mann's place in music history.