SO MUCH FUN!| FIRST TIME HEARING Barry Mann - Who Put The Bomp REACTION

[@richardmartin9565]

The Marcel's "Blue Moon" is a classic bomp and dip ta dip song. You have to listen to more songs from the late 50s to understand the fun of this song. Boogitty boogitty shoot.

[@MattyC62185]

Also, come go with me by the Del Vikings is another one.

[@douglasswicegood4420]

Agreed! Love dancing to it!

[@devinpaul9026]

​@@MattyC62185 Whispering Bells kinda counts, as well.

[@markalexander3659]

And both songs are in Grease lol

[@cameronwhalley2161]

Fun fact - Barry Mann also co-wrote the Dolly Parton song "Here you come again".

[@charlesstorey4995]

Love the lyric " looking better than a person has the right to"

[@allieren]

Ooooh I’d forgotten about that song! That’s a good one

[@jaynebuchanan4612]

One of my favourite songs.

[@rossdownes4240]

He also co-wrote You've Lost That Loving Feeling and Don't Know Much for Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt.

[@beefoneeto]

@@rossdownes4240 He also wrote with his wife Cynthia Weil We Got To Get Out Of This Place Uptown by The Crystals and many other tunes.

[@greggordon1015]

You're bound to enjoy Johnny Cymbal - "Mr. Bassman" -- a great "companion" song to this one. :)

[@stephenulmer3781]

Great suggestion! 😀

[@tvgator1]

Yes PLEEEEEEZ!!!!!!

[@bobbuethe1477]

Yes!!

[@LesBroadbent-o6d]

For quite a while I (albeit mistakenly) thought that the same group or artist singing "Who Put the Bomp" and ""Hey Mr Bassman" were the same. They sound so similar in many ways.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil wrote some of the greatest songs of all time, including: Blame It On the Bossa Nova - Eydie Gorme (wife of Steve Lawrence of "Steve and Eydie" fame) On Broadway - The Drifters We Gotta Get Out of This Place - The Animals You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - Righteous Brothers (written with Phil Spector) (You're My) Soul and Inspiration - Righteous Brothers Kicks - Paul Revere and the Raiders Hungry - Paul Revere and the Raiders Brown Eyed Woman - Bill Medley (the taller brother in the Righteous Brothers) Shape of Things to Come - Max Frost and the Troopers I Just Can't Help Believing - B. J. Thomas Rock and Roll Lullaby - B. J. Thomas (you guys haven't done a B. J. Thomas song and you should, he was huge, and he died last year; this one had the Beach Boys singing backup vocals) Don't Know Much - Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville (you absolutely need to do this one, it's one of the best songs ever written) Just Once - Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram Somewhere Out There - Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram They wrote many others, too, but those were some of their biggest hits. Plus, they each wrote a number of songs on their own, many of which went on to be hits. Songs written by Barry Mann alone or with others: I Love How You Love Me - Bobby Vinton Patches - Dickey Lee Sometimes When We Touch - Dan Hill (a beautiful ballad) Songs written by Cynthia Weill alone or with others: He's So Shy - Pointer Sisters Running with the Night - Lionel Richie Love Will Conquer All - Lionel Richie These two were powerhouses in popular music. They were one of the most prolific songwriting duos of the second half of the 20th century. Pretty much any one of the songs I listed above will be well-known to your viewers. By the way, when you hear people talk of the music of "Tin Pan Alley," they're referring to the Brill Building on 49th Street in Manhattan near Broadway where, as early as before World War II, songwriters were working in offices every day to crank out hit after hit after hit. Songwriters in the Brill Building wrote songs for such legendary Big Band orchestras as the Benny Goodman Orchestra, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. The biggest publishers in the music business officed in The Brill Building, which is why so many songwriters rented office space there. Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil were among the songwriters working there. Others included Burt Bacharach, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Carole King, Johnny Mercer, Van McCoy, Laura Nyro, and the duo of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Look 'em up -- they all wrote hits that became some of America's favorites. Neil Sedaka was another prolific songwriter who officed at the Brill Building. If you don't know about Neil Sedaka, you need to listen to his "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen." Two legendary songs from the '50s that came from Tin Pan Alley and the mind of Neil Sedaka.

[@danieltrickey9285]

Hey thanks for that, I didn't know how prolific they were.

[@eternallife9786]

Oh wow I didn't know this was the same Barry Mann! Kicks probably the best anti drug song of the 60's

[@paulwagner688]

This sound. It's all about those syllables in doo wop. As much as I'm a 70s classic rock guy, I have so many memories of this style. This is the ESSENCE of Doo Wop.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, a husband/wife songwriting team have written dozens of hit songs for a variety of artists. This was his only individual hit as he chose to focus on songwriting with Cynthia.

[@maureencollins5177]

They wrote an eclectic book of songs over many years - from "Blame it on the Bossa Nova" and "On Broadway" to "We Gotta Get Out of The Place" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" to "Just Once" and "Don't Know Much". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_Barry_Mann_and_Cynthia_Weil

[@andyleclerc3600]

@@maureencollins5177 They also wrote the songs for MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

And of course the joke is it his dig at "the man" songwriters who just wrote dip-de-dip-de-dip stuff.

[@maureencollins5177]

@@andyleclerc3600 Which they should watch for their movie page!

[@bb22602]

@@maureencollins5177 Best song writing team ever!

[@keithsullivan5815]

You guys would probably enjoy "at the hop" by Danny and the Juniors, it's a late 50s hit.

[@avidrdr5640]

There are 2 singers from the 50's that everyone is ignoring and they deserve recognition. In the early days of television, prime time variety shows were a big deal and these 2 singers were literally the darlings of these shows with their many appearances. They were both considered major precursors to rock and roll. Teresa Brewer was an adorable, diminutive woman with a beautiful and really powerpacked voice. "My Happiness", "Music, Music, Music", "Tweedle Dee" (one of her many fun, quirky songs), "Dark Moon", "Ricochet Romance" and so many more. Johnny Ray was a singer, songwriter and pianist, whose beautiful voice could pour out a love song with such deep emotion. And, he was DEAF! Dependent on hearing aids since childhood, he opted for surgery in his 20's, after being famous for several years. Unfortunately, the surgery was botched and he ended up almost totally deaf, but he continued to perform until he left us. "Look Homeward Angel", "Walking In The Rain", "Cry", "Who's Sorry Now?", "Ain't Misbehaving" are just a few of his hits.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Good point and choices. Some reactors have covered some 1950's pop singers aside from rock and roll. Like Dean Martin and Doris Day, but barely.

[@musik102]

Well, Johnny was great and, very importantly he created the conditions for the emergence of the more emotional vocal deliveries of rock music,

[@avidrdr5640]

@@musik102 Exactly. That's a very good explanation for his sound. He was influenced greatly by gospel music. Music throughout the years didn't change from one genre to another. It evolved, and rock evolved from every genre. Teresa Brewer was also a very early developer of the kind of inflections in her voice that influenced music into the new rock sound. I'm guessing, but I think that as children, both Brenda Lee and Connie Francis were big Teresa Brewer fans. (Actually, Brenda and Teresa were like sisters from different mothers with their music styles.)

[@marybaillie8907]

Teresa Brewer had over 40 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. I loved when she sang "Music, Music,Music"..👍✌️🇨🇦

[@avidrdr5640]

She was 18 when she recorded Music Music Music when I was 3 years old, in 1949, and I remember her being my earliest favorite singer. Seeing her on all of those variety shows wowed me. Her stage presence and her bright, beautiful facial expressions and HER EYES were too cute!

[@stephenulmer3781]

I love it when ya'll do songs from the "Oldies but goodies era" 50s through early 60s 😀 The doo wop songs of that era use a lot of those "Doo Wops" that he uses in this song. With This song he's basically thanking the guys that sang in Doo Wop songs from this era because it made his baby fall in love with him 😀 "At the hop" by Danny and the Juniors" (1958) would be a great one for ya'll to dance to 😀

[@geoffthomas3238]

With a great piano solo Jay would really dig!

[@SLam-ve3yp]

The song I would love them to do is Sugar Time by the McGuire Sisters or Honeycomb by Jimmie Rodgers.

[@dunismith3045]

Great suggestion!

[@stephenulmer3781]

@@SLam-ve3yp wow! I love those songs! Great suggestions! "Kisses sweeter than wine" would be good too 😀

[@SLam-ve3yp]

@@stephenulmer3781 I think they would love Johnnie Ray singing The Little White Cloud That Cried. There a great live version on you tube. Also, his hit Cry.

[@cheryla7480]

Guys I was a teen through the fifties and sixties, you have no idea…..the best decades ever…. We lived to dance. My city didn’t just have school dances, but our community clubs had dances every weekend! When we weren’t dancing there we would be at a friends house practicing steps for all the new dances of the time. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

[@pattiehernandez769]

garage dances too

[@ColoradoGrami]

You got that right, sister. I used to watch Bandstand and dance with the fridge handle. lol

[@avidrdr5640]

American Bandstand! I forget the time in the afternoon, but that was tv time where we ALL learned the new dances. In fact, the dancers on American Bandstand were the ones who really developed the rock and roll dance styles that we practiced daily. There were, of course, some particular artists who created singular dance moves, like the Twist, the Mashed Potatoes. the Monster Mash, etc. But rock and roll dance evolved from the Charleston in the 20's, to Swing in the 40's to the Jitterbug in the 50's, when Rock and Roll became mainstream. And then, Dick Clark helped blow the door open for a new generation of dancing!

[@cheryla7480]

@@avidrdr5640 Do you remember them doing “The Bristol Stomp”? OMG YOU REALLY TOOK ME BACK!! I’m Canadian and grew up in a small Manitoba, Canada city. We didn’t get American Bandstand, but every summer we visited my grandma in Vancouver, B.C. and she did have it on tv. Once I was a teen, I would be glued to that set watching and learning the new dances. Lol my whole family thought I was crazy because I wouldn’t leave the t.v.! I tell you I was really popular back home, when I would return and teach the moves to my friends!

[@avidrdr5640]

​@@cheryla7480 Talk about taking someone back! This conversation reminded me about one of the dancers on the show, whose name was Pat I think (I can't believe I remembered that!).She was a fan favorite, the one who was maybe the most creative with her moves and the one we looked for. When she left the show after a few years her, she was so popular that she was offered a job as a teen columnist by Seventeen Magazine. And yeah, the Bristol Stomp was fun, but the best was The Stroll.

[@twentyfiveyears5010]

Barry Mann asking "Who Put the Bomp?" is so ironically self-referential. He wants to thank the man who wrote the song that "made my baby fall in love with me," then he went on to spend the next 60 years making millions of people fall in love with the incredible music he and his wife Cynthia Weil wrote. I grew up with their music and I am still surprised from time to time when I find out, "Oh my God, they wrote THAT too?" Thank you Barry and Cynthia.

[@elbruces]

One thing I love about your channels is that while you're learning about metal and hard rock and funk and disco, you're also going back to the roots, to stuff that came before all that. You're getting the whole complicated branching tree. Doo-wop is basically Barbership Quartet + Boy Band.

[@peggykunkel9180]

What was fortunate about growing up in the 60s and 70s is that we had variety shows on TV. We saw musical artists from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. We also would see actors from those decades so we would get to know something about our parents and grandparents and they would get to know some of what we were listening to at the time. Somehow we lost that type of entertainment probably because it was silly and scripted but it was also wonderful. Looking forward to your movie reaction tomorrow.

[@williambill5172]

What a great point, Peggy!

[@browser958]

So true, we were so lucky. Music we heard back then from the 40’s and 50’s didn’t sound so foreign or strange to us even though it was our parents music. We were exposed to it in many different ways. Even movies from back then were so good. I still love watching movies from those eras. So happy I grew up at that time and have the appreciation for what came before. Nice to see younger people today reacting and learning about classics from our past 😊

[@mjabqmanwk]

I've always wanted to be buh-buh buh buh buh BUH! bass man! You're right about how much fun '50s rock could be. You should check out "Hey, Mr. Bass Man" by Johnny Cymbal and Charley Brown," "Yakety Yak" and "Little Egypt," all by the Coasters.

[@allieren]

I’m gonna guess your movie reaction is Grease! And I’m here for it! 😍 I haven’t heard this song in years. My mom would put on the oldies station during her Saturday morning cleaning and I always danced around the house to this song. Now the “oldies” are the 80s songs I grew up with. I wish stations still threw this stuff in the mix-even though I wasn’t alive when it was new, it was still so fun to listen to as a kid.

[@SPAMDAGGER22]

I was going to guess Grease as well, especially with the recent passing of ONJ.

[@stlee25]

I was thinking Grease too! I hope we're right, especially to honor the recently departed Olivia Newton-John

[@paintedjaguar]

No doubt. I just hope someone's informed them that "Grease" doesn't have anything to do with the actual 50s or 60s - it's pure 1980s pop culture and nothing else.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

Y'all made me smile and laugh out loud at how much you enjoyed the ending of that song! That's not really scatting, it's the nonsense "doo wop" lyrics the backup singers of certain songs would sing while the lead singer sang the main lyric. Thanks for a blast from the past! I was born in 1956 and I grew up on this music! For scatting, check out Nina Simone's I Feel Good.

[@douglasswicegood4420]

I was born in the mid fifties too! Still boppin' and hoppin'

[@nateajv12]

I think they bring this up at 4:10

[@maryengleman7560]

One thing to remember, these singers were born during or just after WWII. So by the 50's early 60's. they were living in, for the USA a prosperous time. The joy and freedom was expressed in the Doo Wop sound. Please look deeper into this genre. So many wonderful goodies to hear!

[@davidferguson3031]

Kids love this one! We used to have a riot singing this... and that was already in the 90's! Never gets old 😊

[@tracygalley8713]

Yes!!! In the 80s I remember singing this with my mom and siblings and friends and I still remember all the words!!

[@jasonking3466]

Don't you wish you had heard songs like this in your childhoods? Songs like this are the reason I love the 50s and 60s channel on my satellite radio.

[@aviatom1]

This song is an absolute riot, I can't help but smile then lmfao. Always loved this one. Thanks for reactin to it

[@mirandahunt2423]

Another good song from the 50's or 60's doo wop would be "who wrote the book of love" it's an excellent one to hear.

[@TT-js4jn]

Your girls will love singing this and so will you. It's so fun. Those cute little things in the song are what the backup vocals in almost all the 50 songs would sing in their backups. That was considered their music and part of it. So cool!' People still trying to keep the 50s alive in little things like antique car shows, drag racing, swing dancing contest, diners and Drive-ins with roller skating servers, Street party dances, picnics, drive-in theaters, ice cream parlors and soda shops and so on and so on. Family outings and happiness is what America Used to Be. I'm with you guys let's bring it back yeah!!💖

[@LOKISlog7]

The early days of RnR and it's greatest era. So many great songs and groups. Please watch American Graffiti - it led to the creation of Happy Days tv show, and a wave of late 50s early 60s nostalgia

[@davidbagno]

GREASE is the word!!!!

[@sharonlaflair8605]

Blasted this in my car cruising Hawthorne Blvd back in the day. Damn I'm old lol. 50'sand 60's were the best times.

[@Thundarr100]

When I was a kid, my parents had an 8 track tape (yes I’m THAT old) called “Dumb Ditties” that had a bunch of silly songs on it, including this one. It also had Mr. Bass Man, Here Comes The Judge, Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikini, Purple People Eater, Guitarzan, The Monster Mash, My Dingling, Hello Mudda - Hello Fadda, Sylvester & Tweety . . . just to name a few. Most of these would be great songs to react to with your girls, as most of them are very family/kid friendly (with the notable exception of Chuck Berry’s My Dingaling, which you will understand should you ever listen to it).

[@canonfodder2068]

Itsy Bitsy teeny Weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikini is just fun to say!😋

[@dorothyhinds7742]

Bertha Butt and the Butt Sisters, Troglodytes, Werewolves of London.

[@Thundarr100]

@@dorothyhinds7742 I don’t think those were on the 8 track. Bridget The Midget by Ray Stevens an Alvin’s Harmonica by Alvin and the Chipmunks was though.

[@randydraughon1460]

The song is featured briefly in GREASE.

[@randyhinkson7950]

Street corner harmony.....classic doo wop music... Love it

[@joshsmith302]

Amber and Jordan, you may like The Dixie Cups,-(IKO IKO) 1964 . Keep up with the good work 😎👍

[@terririnella4032]

some of my most common kid memories (going to school, day trips, even shopping) involve me being in the back seat listening to AM radio and the oldies station, so while i was learning to love modern music (at this point it was the early 80s to the early 90s) while learning to love my parents era (mid 50s, when they were born to late 70s, which is where the radio oldies era seems to end...which makes sense cause that was the music the station played when it was new) ...still love all that music, still miss those times ...definitely remember this song

[@magichands8791]

I MUST recommend, for your movie selections: Jersey Boys It’s a movie about Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons. Great music and a great movie

[@garychambers6848]

Jersey Boys!!!!!

[@roncypert8255]

@Magic Hands Jersey Boys was a great movie!

[@janehess6607]

Absolutely! And review some older Four Seasons music. More evolved from the Doo Wop sound. My favorite group from my childhood. So many great songs to choose from, too. “Let’s Hang On” would be a good start. Much different sound from their later hits like “Oh, What a Night”. Different band composition by then. Only Frankie remained and still remains.

[@waltw4537]

Is this THAT tune?? Yes, it IS that tune! Thank you!! He's sampling all those back ground singer lyrics. Glad you are digging it. Remember it well. Street lyrics of that day, I guess. Yeah we had fun!! Thanks guys! Hey, Check out The Persuasions- "Good Old A Cappella" for a fun ride!

[@kevinhouse4376]

The Persuasions' "Looking for an Echo" could be another great choice.

[@littlerockguy]

Barry Mann and his wife cynthia Weil were songwriting powerhouse team like Carole King and her then husband Garry Goffin back in the 60s.

[@andreasoice5905]

What a gem to stumble on! It has been so long!❤ Fun old song you don't hear anymore.

[@andymageen5308]

A fun song to dance to back in the day. Hearing this reminds how positive music was back then, modern music tends to be introspective and miserable. ✌️

[@charlenezack37]

Such a fun song LOVED YOUR SMILES!!!!!!!!!!

[@fatherman9]

Released in June of 1960 - it's the one and only "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" by Brian Hyland

[@hollypinkley]

my kids LOVED this song when they were young!!! they were 4 & 5 at the time - they are 54 & 53 today & she sings it to her grandkids - 3 generations & still making 'bomp bomp she boom she boom!!! LOVE IT!!!! This & Bobby Darrin's "Mack the Knife" are the 2 most fun songs you've done!! Thanks for making my day & making this 75-year-old smile!!!!

[@theidajawho]

My favorite version of this one is by Me First And The Gimmie Gimmies! They take older tracks and punk them up a bit. Love the Jay & Amber ENERGY! TY guys.

[@Earcandy73]

As written in previous comments, Barry and his wife wrote a zillion songs……all the way to the present! They wrote “On Broadway”, “Here You Come Again”, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, and “It’s Getting Better” and “Make Your Own Kind of Music (the last two sung by the glorious Mama Cass!). Did I mention the couple were best friends of Carole King and her husband? Both couples are depicted in the Broadway musical “Beautiful”

[@darrenbrann4935]

This era of music always reminds me of sitting at the kitchen table and driving around in the truck with my dad.

[@russellyoung1262]

That's where it all started .....don't you just love it !!!

[@ColoradoGrami]

So much fun! Haven't heard this in decades. Thanks for the memory lane trip. 💕 As a young teen, I just went with it and never questioned the words. lol

[@markmendoxa2908]

This is the song has two songs you need to hear to enjoy to the fullest. THE MARCELS - BLUE MOON THE EDSELS - RAMA LAMA DING DONG

[@leannewilson7184]

Let me guess the 🍿… “Grease”??? pretty please! We need to celebrate the talented life of Olivia Newton-John.

[@LMmccallL57]

I already know that "Grease" is the word.... I mean, movie for tomorrow/Friday. 😃 When I saw the song title, remembered you guys said yesterday that you had to watch the movie after learning that Olivia Newton-John had passed away, plus saying in this video that there's a hint, I have to believe it's "Grease". Will *Amber* blush now that she's old enough to understand the sexual references that seem like innocent, playful lyrics and behavior? 🤔 Even if you don't know much about 1950s slang or references, some are pretty easy to figure out. 😄 Rallies.... There are , or were before the pandemic, many, many gatherings all over the place for decade events. There are even cruises dedicated to certain decades. I live in Alabama and in my city, during the summer, there's a '50s weekend where people meet downtown in their beautiful '50s cars, they're dressed in '50s attire, live bands play music of the decade, etc. We've had huge events to celebrate from the '50s to the '80s, with people traveling from out of town, but the bigger cities do it bigger and better. I wanted to go on a '70s cruise this year, but it was twice as much as a regular cruise, (live entertainment of well-known artists) and I'm still a bit concerned to be around so many people during the pandemic. Go online and look for local events.

[@garyarnett1220]

Such a fun song, I think Barry managed to capture every 50's cliche, from the nonsense lyrics , to the high falsetto in the background, to the deep bass "Yeah". very inspired songwriting.

[@ragoligist]

You might like to check out The Marcels version of Blue Moon 1961 same genre.

[@top40researcher31]

The single debuted on Billboard's Hot 100 on August 7, 1961, and remained for twelve weeks, peaking at #7. Mann's version did not chart in the UK, though a cover version by the Viscounts reached #21 there in September 1961. The Viscounts' record was in turn covered by comedians Morecambe and Wise, with the same melody and modified lyrics ("We put the Bomp in the..."); the record was titled "We're the Guys (Who Drive Your Baby Wild)". A newer version, by Showaddywaddy, charted at #37 in August 1982. In this song, Mann sings about the frequent use of nonsense lyrics in doo-wop music, and how his girl fell in love with him after listening to several such songs. Examples of the type of song referred to include the Marcels' version of "Blue Moon" (in which they sing "Bomp bomp ba bomp, ba bomp ba bomp bomp" and "dip-de-dip-de-dip")and The Edsels' "Rama-Lama-Ding-Dong", both of which charted earlier the same year. The spoken section is a reference to the song "Little Darlin'" by the Diamonds. "Boogidy shoo" can be found in the lyrics to "Pony Time" by Chubby Checker, released earlier that year. Mann was backed up by the Halos,[4] a doo-wop group of its own renown that had a single top-40 hit with "Nag" and also sang on Curtis Lee's hit "Pretty Little Angel Eyes." The song inspired the title of an eponymous music magazine. It fits into the category of "self-referential" songs, in that it is a song about the genre it belongs to, in this case doo-wop. This is accentuated by the fact that Mann is a songwriter singing about songwriters.

[@55itsme]

This is the comment that I wish I had made!🙂

[@ronnix23]

This song makes me think of "Charlie Brown" by The Coasters. It's another 50's novelty song. By the way, the movie has to be Grease.....doesn't it? I think this song may have been in Peggy Sue Got Married as well.

[@clemdane]

I'll bet you two would love "Come Softly To Me" by the Fleetwoods from the same era! It's not as lively, but it's really beautiful

[@marybaillie8907]

Such a hoot. This song was so popular. It was on the radio a lot. Made no sense but we loved it. Glad you enjoyed. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@stevezeidman7224]

This guy wrote “You’ve lost that lovin feeling” and “Soul and inspiration” with Cynthia Weil. Two of the the greatest songs ever written.

[@vincentp149]

Great era of music. Danny and The Juniors, "At the Hop", The Marcels "Blue Moon", Johnny Contardo (also Sha Na Na) "Those Magic Changes". Guess I'm picking all songs from the Grease Soundtrack, but they're great songs! Definitely the best era for clean and clear male vocalists.

[@kylesummers1565]

I used to blast this on my record player (have the 45 rpm version record...probably worth a little coin now) when I was a kid (reminds me of my first girlfriend in first grade)! I wasn't a child of the 50's, but my parents were very supportive of listening to all genres (except rock and rap...which I did anyway) Peace, Love!!

[@billofalltrades2633]

I remember hearing this as a kid back in the late 70s! Great memories!

[@louella616]

Fun song! A blast from the past.

[@glennallen239]

I graduated High School in 1982. In Junior High in High School we had some 50's Sock hops and Sadie Hawkins Dances. It was so cool when those Dances were sprinkled around our Music from the 70's and 80's and the Oldies Music from the 50's and 60's.

[@nancywengert7301]

This one really took me back- a loooong way! Really liked this song and love your reaction! I actually remembered all the words!

[@sarahheller253]

I love doo-wop songs. They are so fun with their nonsensical lyrics. You should try hearing the Edsels "Rama Lama Ding Dong" (which is mentioned in "Who Put the Bomp"), the Del Vikings "Come Go with Me," the Diamonds "Ka Ding Dong" or "Chimes in My Heart," the Crystals "Da Doo Ron Ron," or Johnny Cymbal's "Mr. Bassman". There are so many good doo-wop songs that you could listen to that I haven't mentioned. And I hope you find another one.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Okay guys. I am guessing that the movie is Grease? These were such great sounds. I loved this era (and others too). You guys should check out American Graffiti also. Fun movie.

[@johnnyd5285]

Barry Mann and his wife, Cynthia Weil, wrote many of the great hit songs of the sixties, including, “You’ve lost that loving feeling “ and many more. This was just a fun play on the Do Wop songs of the 50’s.

[@rwschumm]

This is a REAL Oldie! Remember & Love it Well. Great & Fun Review Guys!

[@EricHenning]

You MUST react to the movie “American Graffiti.” It’s set in 1962, and has lots of cool songs like this. It was also George Lucas’ (“Star Wars”) first major film.

[@DougRayPhillips]

First time I heard this,1961... hanging out at a Go-Kart track. One of the guys had left his car ignition on, radio on, windows down, so we'd all have music. This came on and I thought, that's stupid but catchy. Barry Mann was primarily a songwriter, alone or with Cynthia Weil, Gerry Goffin, etc. I guess he was just in a mood one day to write something that parodied its own genre. No takers, so he recorded it himself. Here's some of his work. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_Barry_Mann_and_Cynthia_Weil

[@ronalddaily7052]

I was one years old when this song came out. I had fun watching y'all reacted to it. 80s, we had radio station play 50s at 5:00 hour, 60s at 6 and 70s at 7. That's how I spent my 3 hours. I record it on radio when moma call us for supper.

[@felixdk8727]

*"Ramaladingdong"* is a doo-wop song from 1957 by the Edsels released ca 1959. Check it out.

[@williamoldenburg4468]

You are living in the right decade. It's your mission to bring this great music forward and keep it alive.

[@wolfie854]

Great hit song. It is poking fun at the many pop songs in the 1950s that used those phrases a lot . Putting them all together in this song was a stroke of genius.

[@Cookies_crumbs]

Nice tribute song to doo wop. Yes, Barry Mann is more known for songwriting than singing. Others have mentioned two great examples of the genre: “Get a Job” by the Silhouettes and “Blue Moon” by the Marcells. (RIP Lamont Dozier)

[@kirpalite]

In the early 2000's, I used to disc jockey 50-60s dances for seniors. Everyone would dress up with the poodle skirts, buck and saddle shoes, etc. It was a blast.

[@AZambri1]

If you are listening to this today, you must be watching Grease tomorrow. 😃 If so,I cannot wait.

[@thcdad3632]

This was one of my dad's favorite songs. I remember him blasting it on the console stereo when i was a kid.

[@kathytoy5055]

Oh, come on! Next has to be The Crystals "Da Do Ron Ron"! Thanks.

[@dickieburbank]

"One Summer Night," by the Danleers is the greatest song from the 50s. 😁

[@michaelknight2118]

Such a fun song. Once again we were dancing our butts off. On Broadway, the Drifters. At the Hop, Danny and the Juniors. Thanks again for the memories.

[@katfinn9352]

Barry Mann was a prolific song writer for other singers. Some really famous tunes. Here he is poking fun at himself and the genre of DOO WOP. This is what it is called! (not skat.) There are hundreds of incredible doo wop tunes, please go down that rabbit hole once in awhile! Thanks for your great reactions.

[@corvus1374]

Barry Mann was better known as a songwriter, especially with his wife Cynthia Weill. They worked with Carole King and her husband, Gerry Goffin. Barry had huge hits: I Love How You Love Me, We Gotta Get Out of This Place, You've lost That Lovin' Feelin', and many more. He and Cynthia are in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has 46 Millionaire Awards, for songs with more than a million radio plays. The Broadway musical Beautiful. which is about Carole King, has Barry and Cynthia in it.

[@buckbuchanan4902]

It's been probably a week since I've heard this song. where I live, there is a small town radio station that is run by elderly volunteers, and they play the greatest mix of old songs and this is one that they play probably once a week. Love it! You two really need to check out Sha na na, they had some great Doo-Wop songs.

[@davidpahlka6301]

Tired, can't sleep getting depressed, I needed to hear a silly but cool song like this I used to love as a little kid! THANKS! Doing a family history I got into songs from the 30's and 40's, loved the original Big Band sound or in the 40's you'd watch a WWII movie and there be a scene where the G.I.'s would dance with the girls bebop stuff. Fun in the middle of a world going to HELL! I told my sister how I'd play a 40's tune and my Mom would tell stories when she was young. My Sis sent three CD's of funny songs my Mom used to sing to my older brother and sister when they were kids. That is how the old folks got through WWII and Great Depression. I have long thought the music moguls would try this again in our confusing and chaotic times, forget using logic and the bottom line, just have a little good old fashioned FUN, FUN, FUN!!!..........a great early song by the Beach Boys😅😅😆

[@adrianbara-popa9960]

Every year in Long Island, New York an event called The DooWop Weekend happens. It's hosted by LAR Enterprise. Many original artists/groups from the 50's & 60's perform their songs there and you get the opportunity to meet them also. It really is a wonderful experience and it's for 2 days, Saturday and Sunday. If you enjoy DooWop and you wanna see the original singers perform I would definitely look into getting tickets for this show. I go just about every year.

[@tomroit739]

I already mentioned the song by The Edsels, but here's some more! The Marcels sang Blue Moon which they sing Bomp Bomp Pa Bomp and Dip De Dip De Dip! Boogity Shoo is in the song Pony Time by Chubby Checker. Thought you'd like to know!

[@Lensmaster1]

Doo Wop songs often had background vocals meant to sound musical, hence sound words. This novelty song brings those sounds to the front.

[@kimcutts6153]

Loved this reaction y'all. You're helping keep this wonderful music alive. 🎶 ❤

[@fldave612]

That was from 1961. The Silhouttes "Get a Job", Dion and the Belmonts "I Wonder Why", and the Del Vikings "Whispering Bells" all have a doo wop you'd like in it.

[@hollypinkley7936]

my kids use to scream with laughter every time I played this song for them when they were 4-13 back in the 70's - they LOVED this song!!!! and the iconic "Purple People Eater" & the ever popular "Yellow Polka Dot Bikini""!!!!!!

[@janster3000]

You should check out Sha Na Na. They are fantastic and revived the 50's doo wop style in the 70's. They were very popular and I believe that they also had a television show.

[@gregorymoore2877]

They also appear in the movie Grease. They are the band that plays at the high school dance.

[@carsonroyal3519]

I’m new to your channel and I love it!! You guys are so entertaining and wholesome. Love the fact you’re so open minded. I’m a fan

[@AndICanTalk2]

My mom loved this song, and this was one I can remember from early childhood. Love that you are enjoying this stuff.

[@TangoEliott]

All those sounds were in songs. People used to make fun of the lack of words (Steve Allen goes after Hound Dog). So in this song is using those words that were actually in songs.

[@jerihalter1339]

This was my parent's music. I loved a lot of these oldies. I just love your reactions. Thank you.

[@lindastarr4699]

Even though this was recorded in 1961 it still has that 50s sound. So much fun! Lol when he started talking at the end!

[@gennyreese420]

Makes me feel like you guys reacted to Grease, and I'm so glad you guys are going to love it! When I was a kid that movie was everything, I know every word to every song and can probably quote the whole movie watching it with you guys it's going to be so much fun! ✌💕😎

[@gwilli9511]

The Carpenter's song Yesterday Once More is about reminiscing the by-gone songs of the Doo Wop era. About 20 years ago they had a Sock Hop at the civic center in our town and you wouldn't believe the turnout of both young and old alike. My wife made & wore a poodle skirt, I slicked back my hair and wore a Letter Jacket and we had a blast. We were in our late 40's at that time.

[@KayeWhye]

"He's not really saying anything..." Baby, he's sayin it ALL. His girl fell in love with him to that music, and he wants to show his appreciation. ❤️‍🔥

[@stevenblock9712]

Mann and Cynthia Weil, like Gerry Goffin and Carol King, wrote many hit songs from their cubicles in the Brill Building in New York. 50's hits were often about fun and there were many novelty songs, such as "If You Want to Be Happy for the Rest of Your Life, Never Make a Pretty Woman Your Wife", and "One Eyed One Horned Flying Purple People Eater".

[@twenty3enigma]

All of those trippy phrases are direct references to (quotes from) different songs from the previous several years -- so the lyrics connected him to anyone who recognized the songs he was quoting.

[@ragoligist]

This was a compilation of various doo-wop lyrics from some of the most popular tunes of the era. Fun stuff.

[@aprilstewart5929]

You need to hear The Chantels. Especially "Chapel of Love". Or "My Boyfriend's Back". Unbelievable harmonies. "He's Gone", a superb ballad.

[@in8hope617]

These phrases are all a part of "Doo-wop" is a genre of rhythm and blues music that originated in African-American communities during the 1940s, mainly in the large cities of the United States! "Doo-wop" was sung by so many groups, and the words are just sounds and aren't really proper words (that have meanings). "Sha-Na-Na"is a group that actually had a TV show, and sang songs with these types of lyrics. (the TV show was in 1977), & the group is in the movie "GREASE"! My guess is that you are talking about "Grease"(being a movie you will be reacting to), in this video. ?? I wonder??? :)