“Witch Doctor” was a huge hit, going to US #1 in April 1958 and staying for three weeks. The song was written and performed by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. but under the stage-name of David Seville. Soon after, ‘David Seville’ created three distinct voices and branded his act The Chipmunks. Later that year, he released “The Chipmunk Song” which went to #1 for four weeks and became a Christmas favorite.
Alvin And The Chipmunks got their own TV show (The Alvin Show) in 1961, again in 1983 (Alvin and the Chipmunks), and once again in 2015 (ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks). Several movies have also appeared, starting with The Chipmunk Adventure in 1987.
(source songfacts.com)
David Seville with The Chipmunks Live Performance
I told the witch doctor
I was in love with you
Told the witch doctor
I was in love with you
And then the witch doctor
He told me what to do
He said that
Ooo eee,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang…
Ooo eee ,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla ,bing bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bing bang
I told the witch doctor,
You didn’t love me true
Told the witch doctor
You didn’t love me nice
And then the witch doctor
He game me this advice
He said that
[Chorus: x4]
You’ve been keeping love from me
Just like you were a miser
And I’ll admit I wasn’t very smart
So I went out and found myself
A guy that’s so much wiser
And he taught me the way to win your heart.
My friend the witch doctor
He taught me what to say
My friend the witch doctor
He taught me what to do
I know that you’ll be mine
When I say this to you
[Chorus]
You’ve been keeping love from me
Just like you were a miser
And I’ll admit I wasn’t very smart
So I went out and found myself
A guy that’s so much wiser
And he taught me the way to win your heart.
My friend the witch doctor
He taught me what to say
My friend the witch doctor
He taught me what to do
I know that you’ll be mine
When I say this to you
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