Don & Juan's sole top 40 hit was "What's Your Name" on Big Top Records, which climbed to #7 on the Billboard pop charts in 1962.
Roland Trone died in May 1982 at age 45; Claude Johnson died on October 31, 2002, at age 67.
Their hit "What's Your Name" was featured on the soundtrack of It Came from Hollywood in 1982. It is considered one of the signature classics of the doo-wop vocal style. This song was recently nominated to the Doo-Wop Hall of Fame.
In the 1998 film Slam, there is a brief scene where two police officers are driving while arguing over the lyrics to "What's Your Name"
What's Your Name
Don & Juan Lyrics
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I have seen you before
What's your name?
May I walk you to your door?
It's so hard to find a personality
With charms like yours for me
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ee
Is it Mary or Sue?
What's your name?
Do I stand a chance with you?
It's so hard to find a personality
With charms like yours for me
Ooh-ee, ooh-ee, ooh-ee
I stood on this corner waiting for you to come along
So my heart could feel satisfied
So please let me be your number One
Under the moon, under the stars, and under the sun
Oh-oh, what's your name? (what's your name?)
Is it Mary or Sue?
What's your name?
Do I stand a chance with you?
It's so hard to find a personality
With charms like yours for me
Ooh-ee, ooh-ee, ooh-ee
What's your name?
What's your name?
Shooby-doo-bop-bah-dah!
The lyrics to Don & Juan's song "What's Your Name" speak of a man who has spotted a woman he finds captivating and wants to get to know better. He approaches her and asks for her name, expressing his admiration for her personality and charm. The man clearly has a deep interest in this woman, as he's willing to wait for her on a street corner just to see her again.
The urgency of the man's desire for the woman is apparent in the repeated question of "what's your name?" The repetition of the question also emphasizes the man's determination to learn more about the woman and to make her his number one. He is willing to go to great lengths to prove his affection, even if it means waiting for her and being persistent in his pursuit.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire to connect with others and to find someone who captures our attention and admiration. The man's pursuit of the woman is a reflection of the human desire to find fulfillment and happiness through interpersonal relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
What's your name?
The singer wants to know the name of the person they are talking to.
I have seen you before
The singer recognizes the person they are talking to.
May I walk you to your door?
The singer is interested in accompanying the person they are talking to to her door.
It's so hard to find a personality
With charms like yours for me
The artist finds the person they are talking to very attractive and unique.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ee
This is a vocalization to emphasize how much the artist is attracted to the person they are talking to.
Is it Mary or Sue?
The singer wants to know the name of the person they are talking to.
Do I stand a chance with you?
The singer is interested in pursuing a relationship with the person they are talking to and wants to know if they have a chance.
I stood on this corner waiting for you to come along
So my heart could feel satisfied
The artist has been waiting for the person they are talking to and believes that meeting them will make them happy or fulfilled.
So please let me be your number One
Under the moon, under the stars, and under the sun
The artist is asking to be the most important person in the life of the person they are talking to and wants to be with them all the time.
Shooby-doo-bop-bah-dah!
This is a nonsensical vocalization that does not convey any significant meaning.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Claude Johnson
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@pjf654
1962..........What's your name? I have seen you before
What's your name? May I walk you to your door?
It's so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ee
What's your name? Is it Mary or Sue?
What's your name? Do I stand a chance with you?
It's so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me
Ooh-ee, ooh-ee, ooh-ee
I stood on this corner waiting for you to come along
So my heart could feel satisf-i-ied
So please let me be your Number One
Under the moon, under the stars, and under the sun
Oh-oh, what's your name? (what's your name?) Is it Mary or Sue?
What's your name? Do I stand a chance with you?
It's so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me
Ooh-ee, ooh-ee, ooh-ee
What's your name?
What's your name?
Shooby-doo-bop-bah-dah!!.............1962
@Suddenlyits1960
Its sad that the late 50's-early 60's had to end. We just dont make music,cars,movies,anything like we used to anymore. This was music at its finest hour.
@lipsticklover34
Today's music, movies suck! I keep this music by playing it all, like it or not! I'm 53 but mom was in a band so she got us started in listening to doo woop & the blues!❤
@mariluaguilar5749
My sister just passed away. ♥ We were 15 months apart in age. She was 73. This was our signature song at family gatherings and we even sang it at a public event. She did the melody and I the harmony. My mom and two younger sisters loved listening to us sing this great song with our spontaneous "moves." This song will always be special to our family.
@davidhidayat2392
Hi Marilu, today is the first time for me to listen to this song. I started to like listening to old songs. I just immigrated to the US a few years ago. English is not my language. I am headed to late 60. Nice to know how this song will always be special to your family. So, my name is David Hidayat :)
@timmoroxx4683
Sorry for your loss
@mariluaguilar5749
@@timmoroxx4683 Thank you.
@Blackasnesie
Very nice to read.
@trinidadapodaca7027
this is a good song a female verson must be real cool
@michaeljosefowitz5960
Pure talent ,, no need for background fireworks,, no auto tune,, did not have to be half naked and did not have to "twerk" to sell great records, this is pure talent. I thank God I grew up back then.
@annbolyn4910
Hi Michael: You said it all. Thank you. Such sweet nostalgia.