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"
Whats Your Name
Don & Juan Lyrics
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What's your name? May I walk you to your door?
It's so hard to find a personality with charms like your's 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
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!!
The song is a classic doo-wop ballad that expresses the singer's desire to get to know a girl he has seen before, but whose name he does not know. The lyrics are straightforward and convey the singer's hope of establishing a romantic connection with the girl. The song begins with a question, "What's Your Name?" and the singer proceeds to ask the girl's name and request permission to walk her to her door.
The lyrics highlight the difficulty of finding someone with the charms that the girl possesses. Despite this, the singer remains persistent and waits on the corner for the girl to pass. He hopes that if she lets him be her "number one," he will ensure that she is always happy "under the moon, under the stars, and under the sun." The song ends with the repetition of the title question, "What's Your Name?" followed by a playful shooby-doo-bop-bah-dah.
Overall, the song is a sweet and classic example of the doo-wop genre that was popular in the 1950s and 60s. Its romantic overtones, catchy melody, and playful final refrain make it a favorite of many music lovers to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
What's your name? I have seen you before
The singer asks the listener's name after recognizing their face.
What's your name? May I walk you to your door?
The singer asks permission to accompany the listener home while still trying to learn their name.
It's so hard to find a personality with charms like your's for me Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ee
The singer is enchanted by the listener's unique and attractive personality.
What's your name? Is it Mary or Sue?
The artist guesses the listener's name while still trying to learn it.
What's your name? Do I stand a chance with you?
The artist wonders if they have a chance at winning the listener's affection and asks again for their name.
I stood on this corner waiting for you to come along So my heart could feel satisf-i-ied
The singer had been waiting for the listener and feels complete now that they have met.
So please let me be your number one Under the moon, under the stars, and under the sun
The singer expresses their desire to be the listener's top priority at all times, day or night.
Oh-oh, what's your name? (what's your name?) Is it Mary or Sue?
The artist repeats their question, still trying to discover the listener's name.
It's so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me Ooh-ee, ooh-ee, ooh-ee
The artist once again admires the listener's unique and captivating personality.
What's your name?
The artist repeats their question one last time, hoping to learn the listener's name before parting ways.
Shooby-doo-bop-bah-dah!!
This line is a non-sequitur and does not contain any significant meaning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRAIG N HARRISINGH, DAVID N HARRISINGH, SAMUEL JONATHAN JOHNSON, CRAIG N MARSH, CARL N MORRISON, SANJAY N RAMANAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.