Dum Dum Diddle

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About Dum Dum Diddle

"Dum Dum Diddle" is a song by ABBA, released on their 1976 album Arrival. In 1977 it was released as a single in Argentina on the RCA label.


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1977
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I can hear how you work, practising hard
Playing night and day, wo-oh
And it sounds better now, yes you improve
Everytime you play, wo-oh
But it's bad
You're so sad
And you're only smiling
When you play your violin  

Dumb dumb diddle, to be your fiddle
To be so near you and not just hear you
Dumb dumb diddle, to be your fiddle
I think then maybe you'd see me, baby
You'd be mine
And we'd be together all the time
Wish I was dumb dumb diddle, your darling fiddle  

But I think, you don't know that I exist
I'm the quiet kind, wo-oh
From the day when I first listened to you
You've been on my mind, wo-oh
You don't care
It's not fair
And you're only smiling
When you play your violin  

Dumb dumb diddle, to be your fiddle
To be so near you and not just hear you
Dumb dumb diddle, to be your fiddle
I think then maybe you'd see me, baby
You'd be mine
And we'd be together all the time  

Dumb dumb diddle, to be your fiddle
To be so near you and not just hear you
Dumb dumb diddle, to be your fiddle
I think then maybe you'd see me, baby
You'd be mine
And we'd be together all the time
Wish I was dumb dumb diddle, your darling find

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ABBA

ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »

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Written by: Benny Goeran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Ingela Birgitta Forsman

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Dum Dum Diddle" was released in 1976 on ABBA's fourth studio album, "Arrival."
Unreleased Singles
Despite its popularity among fans, "Dum Dum Diddle" was never released as a single.
Lyrics Theme
In the song, the lyrics depict a woman's frustration towards her partner man who is often engrossed in playing his violin, hence ignoring her.
Writer Credits
The song was written by historic songwriting duo Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
Influence
"Dum Dum Diddle" is cited as having influences of traditional Swedish folk music.
Peculiar Name
The title of the song, "Dum Dum Diddle," is actually a play on the phrase used to describe the sound of a fiddle (violin). The phrase is often used in children's music to represent the sound of the instrument.
Album Success
The album "Arrival" which features the song "Dum Dum Diddle," became one of ABBA’s most successful albums. It topped the charts in countries such as the UK, Australia, and Germany, and reached the Top 20 in the US.
Live Performances
There is no record of "Dum Dum Diddle" ever being performed live by ABBA; this could be due to the fact it was never released as a single.
Cover Versions
While not one of ABBA’s most famous songs, "Dum Dum Diddle" has been covered by various tribute bands and artists over the years.
Album Track Order
"Dum Dum Diddle" is the second track on Side B of the "Arrival" album.
Album Recording
"Arrival," including "Dum Dum Diddle," was recorded at Metronome and Glen studios in Stockholm, Sweden between August 4, 1975, and September 26, 1976.
Fun Fact
"Dum Dum Diddle" is one of the very few ABBA songs that include the word ‘diddle’ in the lyrics.
Backing vocals
The female vocalists of ABBA, Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, provided the harmonic and melodic backing vocals for this tune which is a hallmark of the ABBA sound.

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