With his partner and wife, Cynthia Weil, they operate a publishing company called Dyad Music. His first hit as a writer was "She Say (Oom Dooby Doom)," which was a top twenty song for The Diamonds in 1959. Mann had co-written the song with Gerry Goffin. Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil met when they were both staff songwriters, they were married in 1961. Through the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, Mann came up with songs such as "Sometimes When We Touch" and movie scores such as that for I Never Sang for My Father. Weil co-wrote "He's So Shy" with Tom Snow for The Pointer Sisters and worked on projects with Lionel Richie.
In 1961, they wrote and Mann sang a novelty song that made the Top 10 with "Who Put The Bomp", which parodied the nonsense words of the then-recently popular doo wop songs.
In 1987, he was inducted with his wife into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Who Put The Bomp In the
Barry Mann Lyrics
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Who wrote the song
That made my baby
Fall in love with me
Who put the bomp
In the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?
Who put the ram
Who put the bop
In the bop shoo bop shoo bop?
Who put the dip
In the dip da dip da dip?
Who was that man?
I'd like to shake his hand
He made my baby
Fall in love with me (yeah!!)
When my baby heard
"Bomp bah bah bomp "
"Bah bomp bah bomp bah bomp bomp"
Every word went right into her heart
And when she heard them singin'
"Rama lama lama lama"
"Rama ding dong"
She said we'd never have to part
So
Who put the bomp
In the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?
Who put the ram
In the rama lama ding dong?
Who put the bop
In the bop shoo bop shoo bop?
Who put the dip
In the dip da dip da dip?
Who was that man?
I'd like to shake his hand
He made my baby
Fall in love with me (yeah!!)
Each time that we're alone
Boogity boogity boogity
Boogity boogity boogity shoo
Sets my baby's heart all aglow
And every time we dance to
Dip da dip da dip
Dip da dip da dip
She always says she loves me so
So
Who put the bomp
In the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?
Who put the ram
In the rama lama ding dong?
Who put the bop
In the bop shoo bop shoo bop?
Who put the dip
In the dip da dip da dip?
Who was that man?
I'd like to shake his hand
He made my baby
Fall in love with me (yeah!!)
Barry Mann's "Who Put the Bomp" is a classic doo-wop song that has become synonymous with the genre. Released in 1961, the song features lyrics that ponder the mystery of who put the various catchy sounds into popular doo-wop songs of the time. The lyrics center around a man who is grateful to whoever wrote the song that made his woman fall in love with him. He then spends the rest of the song wondering who was responsible for creating the beloved sounds that have earned a place in his heart.
The lyrics reflect the excitement and wonder that surrounded the birth of rock and roll music in the 1950s and early 1960s. Doo-wop, in particular, played a significant role in the rise of rock and roll, and "Who Put the Bomp" is a testament to that. The song speaks to the impact that music can have on people's lives, both in terms of creating emotional connections and fostering cultural movements.
The lyrics of "Who Put the Bomp" are also notable for their playfulness. The repetitive nature of the chorus and the use of nonsensical words like "bomp" and "ramalama" add to the song's fun, lighthearted tone. The lyrics also feature a call and response section, making the song ideal for group performances and sing-alongs.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to thank the guy
The singer is grateful to the person who wrote the song that made his lover fall in love with him.
Who put the bomp
The singer is curious about who added the catchy beat 'bomp bah bomp bah bomp' to the song.
Who put the ram
The singer is curious about who added the word 'ram' to the song and made the phrase 'rama lama ding dong' catchy.
Who put the bop
The singer is curious about who added the upbeat 'bop shoo bop shoo bop' to the song.
Who put the dip
The singer is curious about who added the catchy 'dip da dip da dip' to the song.
Who was that man?
The singer wants to know the identity of the person who made the song so irresistible to his lover.
He made my baby
The song caused the singer's lover to fall deeply in love with him.
When my baby heard
The singer's lover was immediately enchanted by the catchy hooks and beats in the song.
Every word went right into her heart
The lyrics of the song had a strong emotional impact on the singer's lover.
And when she heard them singin'
The singer's lover was excited by the way the song was performed by the singers.
She said we'd never have to part
The singer's lover was so swept away by the song that she felt like they would be together forever.
Each time that we're alone
The singer and his lover enjoy listening to the song together in private.
Boogity boogity boogity
The singer and his lover enjoy how the rhythm of the song makes them want to dance and move around excitedly.
Boogity boogity boogity shoo
The singer and his lover are especially fond of the part of the song where the singers make a 'shoo' sound.
Sets my baby's heart all aglow
The song makes the singer's lover feel happy and full of love.
And every time we dance to
The singer and his lover enjoy dancing to the upbeat 'dip da dip da dip' section of the song.
She always says she loves me so
While enjoying the music, the singer's lover always reminds him how much she loves him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aleksisdignard1675
I work in a 50s diner and this was the first song I heard while opening this morning. Had to look it up, love it
@juliomendoza5850
Where is this diner located at? With music like this I'd be a customer for sure.
@aleksisdignard1675
@Julio Mendoza Grey County, Ontario, Canada
@kruszer
@Aleksis Dignard Rockin' Johnny's by any chance? We had one of those at my local mall when I was in high school. I always wanted to work there but they closed down and turned into another clothing store before I ever had the chance.
@aleksisdignard1675
@Kristine Kruszelnicki no, it's a mom n pop place. Elsies Diner, check it out if you're ever in the area
@SuperC888
@Aleksis Dignard I live in Collingwood!
@frankiefaithful
My Dad used to sing this song all the time when I was a little kid. I never heard the actual song until a few years ago. One of my favorite songs I continue singing today.
@reealitychick
FRANK UR Dad was Kool.....
@xx_nazuro_xx7768
saaaame bro
@corkskrewclubhouse93
This has got to be my favorite doo wop song. It's self aware, a satire of the genre and is still as infectious as any other doo wop song.