It Came From the British Invasion: “Do Wah Diddy Diddy,” the Brilliantly Nonsensical Smash by Manfred Mann
Sometimes all it takes is a big old hook and a lot of energy to push a song over the top. Manfred Mann, like most British Invasion bands in the 1960s, had energy to spare. And "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" possessed a hook for the ages, even if it was comprised of gibberish.
Sometimes all it takes is a big old hook and a lot of energy to push a song over the top. Manfred Mann, like most British Invasion bands in the 1960s, had energy to spare. And “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” possessed a hook for the ages, even if it was comprised of gibberish.But did you know the band actually did the song as a cover, as it was first recorded by an American girl group? Here’s the story of how Manfred Mann put their stamp on “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” at the start of a long,...
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