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song written by

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and

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. It was written as a tribute to

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, and was first recorded by Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans. Their version featured lead vocals by

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, and reached No. 38 on the ''

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in early 1963.

Showaddywaddy version

In the UK, the only hit version was by

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, whose recording reached No. 22 on the UK singles chart in 1980.

Charts

References

1963 songs 1963 singles 1980 singles Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans songs Showaddywaddy songs Songs written by Ellie Greenwich Songs written by Phil Spector Song recordings produced by Phil Spector Song recordings with Wall of Sound arrangements Songs written by Tony Powers Philles Records singles The Teenagers {{1960s-pop-song-stub