Drip Drop

Dion, Dion & The Belmonts

About Drip Drop

"Drip Drop" is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It was first recorded by the Drifters in 1958, and more successfully by Dion in 1963.


Year:
1972
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Hey, the roof is leakin' and the rain's fallin' on my head, it won't stop
The roof is leakin' and the rain's fallin' on my head, I need a mop
I cried so hard, teardrops on my bed, drippity-drop (yes)

She packed up her bags and she moved out on the midnight train (drip drip) 
She's got no brain (drippity-drop)
She packed up her bag and she moved out on the midnight train, (drip drip) 
The girl's insane (drippity-drop)
She took my heart, tears rollin' down my drain, (drip drip) 
Just like rain (drippity-drop)

My buddy come to see me to give me a tip, tip, tip
I said "Now listen here friend, I tell ya I'm hip, hip, hip"
"Why don't ya mind your own business, shut your lip, lip, lip"
"I know when my girl's gimme me the slip, slip, slip"

I said the roof is leakin', 
Rain's fallin' on my head, (drip drip) oh yeah (drippity-drop)
I cried so hard, teardrops on my bed, 
On the floor (drippity-drop) that's what I said

Well, my buddy come to see me to give me a tip, tip, tip
I said "Now listen here friend, I tell ya I'm hip, hip, hip"
"Why don't ya mind your own business, close your lip, lip, lip"
"I know when my girl's gimme me the slip, slip, slip"

I said the roof is leakin', 
Rain's fallin' on my head (drip-drip) drippity drop (drip-drip)
Well, I cried so hard, tears flowin' on my bed (drip-drip)
On the floor (drippity drop) on the rug, and on the wall yeah

Yeah, yeah [To Fade]

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Dion

Dion is a highly influential American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was part of the doo-wop group Dion and the Belmonts before pursuing a successful solo career. Known for his expressive, soulful voice and catchy melodies, Dion's music spans various genres, including doo-wop, rock and roll, pop, folk, and blues. Some of his best-known songs include "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer." He continues to perform and record music to this day. more »

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Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, BELINDA ABERBACH STEVENSON AGAR REVOCABLE TRUST

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Drip Drop" is a song performed by the American singer Dion, known as a significant figure in the Rock 'n' Roll genre.
Release Date & Album
The song was released in 1963 under the album "Dion's Greatest Hits."
Composer and Inspiration
"Drip Drop" was originally composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, both of whom were known for their influence on the popular music of the 1950s and 1960s. Their writing partnership produced over 70 chart hits.
Song Style & Genre
“Drip Drop” is primarily categorized under the Doo-wop and Rhythm and Blues (R&B) genre.
Chart Performance
Despite its catchy tune and heartfelt lyrics, “Drip Drop” did not achieve significant chart success. The song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100.
Song Recognition and Cover Versions
The song "Drip Drop" has been recognized by the Rolling Stones as one of the greatest songs in rock 'n' roll history. - It has been covered by several artists across genres, including Taj Mahal and Janis Joplin.
Storyline and Theme
The song's lyrics convey a story of heartbreak and longing, featuring the metaphor of a leaking tap for a man's tears over his lost love.
Music Composition
"Drip Drop" is known for its powerful and soulful vocal delivery from Dion, combined with harmonious backing vocals and a rhythm that's defined by the saxophone and piano.
Dion's Career Highlight
Though "Drip Drop" wasn't a major hit, Dion's career was already well-established by its release, with him previously being the lead singer of Dion and The Belmonts in the late 1950s, before embarking on a successful solo career.
Song Length and Structure
With a length of 2 minutes and 34 seconds, the song carries a simple song structure with a repeated melody line and chorus, a reflection of many songs in the early 1960s era.

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