Monday, April 30, 2012

Manfred Mann --"Do Wah Diddy" Live, 1964




One of the happier songs in my memory banks. This smash hit from 1964 is one that is a bit hard to get out of your head so I apologize if it gives you a bit of distraction later on in your day.

From the good and bright young things at Wikipedia:

"Do Wah Diddy Diddy" is a song written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich and originally recorded in 1963 by the American vocal group The Exciters.

"It was soon covered by British R&B, Beat and pop band Manfred Mann. Manfred Mann's version, which was more commercially successful, was recorded on June 11, 1964,[citation needed] released on July 10 and spent two weeks #1 in the UK Singles Chart in August and two weeks at the #1 spot in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in October."



This song was featured in the 1981 comedy "Stripes" with Bill Murray and John Candy and in Steve Martin's 1991 farce "L.A. Story".

Original artistic personnel:
Manfred Mann - keyboards (1962—1969)
Mike Hugg - drums, vibes, keyboards (1962—1969)
Dave Richmond - bass (1962—1964)
Mike Vickers - guitar, alto sax, flute (1962—1965)
Paul Jones - vocals, harmonica (1962—1966)
Tom McGuinness - guitar, bass (1964—1969)

21 comments:

  1. This song is going to be stuck in my head for the rest of the day. At least it is a great song! Thank you for sharing

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  2. My pleasure Fred. Things in general could use a bit of light-ness right now.

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  3. I know the feeling all too well! Things have not been easy around here as well.

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  4. "I hear that" as we used to say, Fred.

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  5. we are said "I heard that". I guess we just like the d better than you guys

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  6. lol...I think you're right now that I recall,Fred. The correct way is to use the past tense.

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  7. One of my own favorates too, was a great song x

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  8. maybe your way is better at least you are living in the present!

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  9. Nice of you to say that but let's face it...a guy who posts music videos from the 60s and 70s as often as me is not living in the present, Fred.

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  10. Loved all your other choices too on this page thanks x

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  11. You're welcome. I'm just returning the favor from music that others have shared with me, yourself and Fred included.

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  12. I think you have introduced me to more music, movies, and books than I could ever share.

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  13. Now this is one old vintage song Doug!

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  14. I consider it a real standard tune as well too, Jack. Thanks.

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  15. Takes yer back Doug.....thanks for posting this great old golden oldie.

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  16. That it does. You're welcome AA.

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