Hanky Panky
Tommy James
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My baby does the hanky panky I saw her walking on down the line, you know I saw her for the very first time, a pretty little girl standing all alone, hey, pretty baby, can I take you home I never saw her, never ever saw her. My baby does the hanky panky
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Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry
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15 facts about this song
Album"Hanky Panky" is the title track from the debut studio album by Tommy James and The Shondells.
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SongwriterThe song has been originally written by Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry.
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Release Date"Hanky Panky" was first recorded and released in 1963, but didn't achieve big success until reissued in 1966.
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Chart-Topping HitIt became a huge hit in 1966, reaching the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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GenreClassified as a Rock-and-Roll and Pop song that helped shape the garage rock and rock-and-roll movements.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered the song, including The Raindrops, The Defiant Four, and Hanky Panky.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often included in the live performances of Tommy James and The Shondells and continues to be a crowd favorite.
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Prominent LyricsThe song's chorus, "My baby does the hanky panky", is perhaps its most recognized lyric.
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Rotation in FilmsThe song has been featured in several films, such as "Forrest Gump" and "A Home at the End of the World."
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One-Hit WonderThe band that initially recorded "Hanky Panky" (The Raindrops) was largely considered a one-hit wonder, as they didn't have another song reach the same level of success.
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CriticismDespite its success, the song has brushed off some criticism for its suggestive themes.
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Late RecognitionDespite being recorded in 1963 by The Raindrops, it wasn't until 1966 when Tommy James and The Shondells' version gained mainstream popularity.
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Quote from Tommy JamesOn his first impression of the song, Tommy James once said, “It was just one of those songs that was a 'B-side' that was kinda catchy.”
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Recording DiscrepancyDiscrepancies regarding where the song was recorded are prevalent. Some sources mention it was in a local DJ's home, while others suggest it was done in a professional recording studio.
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Related WorksThe popularity of "Hanky Panky" ushered in a string of top charting hits for Tommy James and The Shondells, including "I Think We're Alone Now" and "Mony Mony."
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