About The Song
“Do Wah Diddy Diddy” is a song performed by Manfred Mann, released originally in 1964. “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” was composed by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich. Inspired by the success of “Da Doo Ron Ron” by The Crystals, “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” was crafted with a similar nonsensical yet catchy title. It reached number one on several charts, including the US Billboard Hot 100, UK Singles, Canada Top Single, Sweden, and number two on the Australian Charts. Manfred Mann’s version of “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” was released on July 10, 1964. It spent two weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart in August and two weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in October.
The meaning of “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann lies in its portrayal of infatuation and the exhilarating feeling of falling in love. The lyrics express the protagonist’s admiration for a woman he sees on the street, captured in the catchy refrain “Do wah diddy, diddy, dum diddy do”. While the song’s lyrics may not delve into deep themes, they encapsulate the joy and excitement of being infatuated with someone.