1. Punk trio from Los Angeles, consisting of Randy Stodola (vocal & guitar), Dianne Chai (bass & vocals) and John McCarthy (drums). Band regular fixture on L.A. punk stage from the late 70s to early 80s.
As The Alley Cats they published two albums: "Nightmare City" and "Escape from Planet Earth".
In 1985 Stodola and Chai tried to start again, as The Zarkons. They recorded "Riders in the Long Black Parade" with McCarthy. After that McCarthy was changed by Terry Cooley and with lead vocalist, named Rente as quartet they recorded "Between The Idea & The Reality... Falls The Shadow".
2. A male acappella group performing 50's Doo-Wop. Started in the music department op Fullerton College in 1987. The two men who have founded the group, Mando Fonseca and Royce Reynolds are still member. They have had show stopping performances in Las Vegas and Reno, and were featured performers in New York for the world premiere of Disney's Hercules.
The Alley Cats have won two Contemporary A Cappella Society awards: one for best album (The Doo-Wop Drive-In Live) and one for best song ("What's Your Name").
The group released five albums until now: Cruisin' (1998), The Cats Meow (2000), Strike 3! (2001), Doo-Wop Drive-In Live (2002) and A Christmas Long Ago (2003).
3. An LA based R&B vocal group formed in 1962 by Lou Adler. Up until earlier that year, Adler had sung in a largely unsuccessful quartet called The Untouchables, and he recruited former members Sheridan Spencer and Brice Coefield to join this new act, along with James Barker, Gary Pipkin and Bobby Sheen (who had previously recorded the popular single "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" as Bob B. Soxx).
Adler's original plan was for The Alley Cats to serve as session musicians for iconic producer Phil Spector, but ultimately they would only cross paths with Spector once, when he recorded their one and only hit song, “Puddin’ N’ Tain (Ask Me Again, I’ll Tell You the Same).” Released on Philles Records (Spector's own imprint), the single went on to hit #21 on the R&B charts and #43 on the pop charts, which apparently wasn't enough to warrant him keeping the group in his growing stable of artists.
4. A Hungary based experimental drone project: Alley Catss
Rama Lama Ding Dong
The Alley Cats Lyrics
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I got a girl named Rama Lama, Lama Lama Ding Dong
She's everything to me
Rama Lama, Lama Lama Ding Dong
Do you once believe
For she is mine, all mine
Oh oh oh oh
I got a girl named Rama Lama, Lama Lama Ding Dong,
Rama Lama, Lama Lama Ding Dong
I'll never set her free cuz she's mine, all mine
I love her,
Love her, love her so.
And I will never, ever let her go.
One things for certain she's mine, all mine,
She's mine all of the time.
Oh I loved that girl named Rama Lama, Lama Lama Ding Dong
She's everything to me
Rama Lama, Lama Lama Ding Dong
Do you once believe
For she's mine, all mine
The song "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Alley Cats is a classic doo-wop track that tells the story of a man who is head over heels in love with his girl named Rama Lama. He repeats the phrase "Lama Lama Ding Dong" throughout the song, along with singing about how much he loves her and how he will never let her go. He adds that she's everything to him and that he'll never set her free because she's all his.
The lyrics of this song are simple and repetitive but convey the message of love in a catchy and fun way. The use of the phrase "Lama Lama Ding Dong" is a fun addition to the song that makes it memorable and enjoyable. It's a classic love song that will make anyone feel good and sing along.
Overall, "Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Alley Cats is a great example of the doo-wop genre and showcases the importance of simple, catchy lyrics that convey a message of love and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh
The song begins with an enthusiastic declaration, setting the tone for the rest of the lyrics.
I got a girl named Rama Lama, Lama Lama Ding Dong
The singer introduces the subject of the song, a girl named Rama Lama who he is clearly fond of.
She's everything to me
The singer emphasizes how important Rama Lama is to him, suggesting that she means the world to him.
Rama Lama, Lama Lama Ding Dong
This strange phrase is repeated throughout the song, seemingly serving as a nonsensical nickname for the girl in question.
Do you once believe
The lyrics ask the listener if they believe that Rama Lama truly belongs to the singer and is very important to him.
For she is mine, all mine
The singer emphasizes his ownership of Rama Lama, making it clear that she is his and his alone.
She is fine to me
The singer expresses his attraction to Rama Lama, suggesting that he thinks she is physically desirable.
I'll never set her free cuz she's mine, all mine
The singer makes it clear that he has no intention of letting Rama Lama go or allowing anyone else to have her.
I love her, love her, love her so
The singer confesses his strong feelings for Rama Lama, using repetition to suggest the depth and intensity of his emotions.
And I will never, ever let her go
The singer promises to hold onto Rama Lama forever, emphasizing his possessiveness and commitment to her.
One thing's for certain, she's mine, all mine
The singer reiterates that Rama Lama belongs to him and no one else.
She's mine all of the time
The singer emphasizes that Rama Lama is always with him and never leaves his side, reinforcing his possessive nature.
Oh I loved that girl named Rama Lama, Lama Lama Ding Dong
The song concludes with the singer expressing his love for Rama Lama once again and using her nickname to show the depth of their relationship.
Writer(s): George Jones
Contributed by Isaiah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.