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The Viscounts were a British pop group from London. Its members had formerly been part of a TV ensemble called Morton Fraser's Harmonica Gang. They quit the group and formed The Viscounts in Late April 1958, playing local shows and eventually attracting the attention of manager Larry Parnes. He got them billed to better venues and signed them to Pye Records in 1960.
Their cover version of Ray Smith's hit single "Rockin' Little Angel" became a hit in Australia, and their cover of "Shortnin' Bread" hit number 16 in November that year in the UK Singles Chart.[1] In addition to recording rock/pop numbers, they also did some trad jazz, covering Paul Whiteman for a compilation album. In 1961 their single cover version of "Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)" reached number 21 in the UK chart, spending ten weeks in the listings.[2] The group toured with Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran, as well as sharing a stage with The Beatles in 1963 opening for Chris Montez. In 1964, they moved to Columbia Records, but none of their three following singles charted.
Bandmember Gordon Mills' success as a songwriter soon convinced him to move on, and the group broke up in 1965; soon after, Mills wrote "It's Not Unusual" for Tom Jones. Don Paul became a record producer, and Ronnie Wells went into the restaurant business. Wells died in 2013. Their complete recorded output on Pye Records was reissued on CD in 2001 on Castle Records.
Members
Don Paul (born Donald Paul, January 2, 1937, Oldham, Lancashire, England)
Ronnie Wells (born Ronald Cresswell, August 25, 1939, Farnborough, Hampshire, England - died 22 September 2013)
Gordon Mills
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The Viscounts were an American pop group from New Jersey, formed in 1958. They had one hit single, with Earle Hagen's instrumental classic "Harlem Nocturne" in 1959, which peaked at #52 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1960; it was re-released in 1965 and hit #39 the second time around.[1] The single and album of the same title were originally recorded for the Madison record label, then both were reissued in 1965 on the Amy label, the Lp having a slightly different track listing than the Madison release.
Members
Harry Haller - saxophone
Bobby Spievak - guitar
Joe Spievak - bass guitar
Larry Vecchio - electronic organ
Clark Smith - drums
Who Put the Bomp
The Viscounts 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)
The Viscounts’ hit song “Who Put The Bomp” is a fun, upbeat song about love and the power of music to bring people together. The singer is expressing gratitude to the man who wrote the song that made his baby fall in love with him. The lyrics are playful, asking “who put the bomp in the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?” and “who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?” - referring to the catchy, nonsensical sounds that are so pervasive throughout the song.
The lyrics also suggest that the song has a special power over the singer’s lover. When she hears the words, they “go right into her heart,” and when they dance to the music, she tells him that she loves him. Overall, the lyrics are a celebration of the wonder and joy of music, and the way it can bring people together and create lasting memories.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to thank the guy
There's a song I heard that helped me win over my partner and I'm grateful to the person who wrote it.
Who wrote the song
I'm curious about the person who created this magical tune that brought my baby closer to me.
That made my baby
This song had such an impact that it caused a shift in my partner's emotions, especially towards me.
Fall in love with me
As a result of this song's effect, my partner began to develop romantic feelings for me.
Who put the bomp
I'm curious who was responsible for creating this particular sound effect in the song that caught my partner's attention.
In the bomp bah bomp bah bomp?
I'm referring specifically to the 'bomp bah bomp bah bomp' segment of the song that is so memorable and catchy.
Who put the ram
Similarly, I'm wondering who came up with the sound effect used in the 'rama lama ding dong' section of the song.
In the rama lama ding dong?
This is referring to the second famous sound effect in the song that helps to make it so memorable.
Who put the bop
Now I'm asking about the creator of a third sound effect used somewhat later in the song's structure.
In the bop shoo bop shoo bop?
Once again, I'm looking for the person responsible for the catchy 'bop shoo bop shoo bop' part of the song.
Who put the dip
This time I'm asking about a fourth sound effect that is used to great effect in the song.
In the dip da dip da dip?
The 'dip da dip da dip' part of the song is another segment that I attribute to its success in getting my partner to fall for me.
Who was that man?
I'm once again reiterating my curiosity and desire to find out who was responsible for creating such a great tune.
I'd like to shake his hand
If I could meet the person who wrote this song I would show my gratitude in person and personally thank them for helping me win over my partner.
He made my baby
I attribute my partner's change in emotions to this song that caught her attention and made her develop feelings for me.
Fall in love with me (yeah)
As a result of this song, my partner and I became closer and are now in love with each other.
When my baby heard
This section of the song is describing the way my partner reacted specifically when she first heard this song.
"Bomp bah bah bomp"
This is a section of the song that caused my partner's heart to skip a beat and take note of the tune.
"Bah bomp bah bomp bah bomp bomp"
The repetition of the 'bah bomp bah bomp bah bomp bomp' sequence is another part of the song that helped it stick in my partner's mind.
Every word went right into her heart
The song was so powerful that it had a noticeable impact on my partner's emotions and feelings.
And when she heard them singin'
This is when I describe how the song has a lasting effect that even sticks with her when she hears other people hum it or sing it.
"Rama lama lama lama"
The 'rama lama lama lama' part of the song is another catchy segment that helps it stay in one's memory.
"Rama ding dong"
So is the 'rama ding dong' part of the tune that is sung immediately afterwards.
She said we'd never have to part
Hearing this song was such a transformative experience for my partner that it even helped convince us to stay together as a couple.
Each time that we're alone
This part of the song transitions into how we would hear the song together as a couple specifically when in private.
Boogity boogity boogity
A new sound effect is introduced here that helps lend more character to the song and creates a fun, memorable vibe.
Boogity boogity boogity shoo
Another part of the sound effect sequence that adds to the fast-paced, upbeat nature of the tune.
Sets my baby's heart all aglow
Even hearing these quixotic sounds has a powerful and immediate effect on my lover's emotions.
And every time we dance to
Moving to the music is another aspect of what makes this song so memorable and special between us as a couple.
Dip da dip da dip
This sound effect that recurs throughout the song helps to unify it and provide a sense of a coherent structure.
Dip da dip da dip
Once again, this sound effect is retained and put to great use at different points in the song.
She always says she loves me so
Even as the novelty of the song may start to wear off overtime, the phrase 'dip da dip da dip' still has the power to bring us closer and remind us of our relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barry Mann, Gerry Goffin
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