About the song
“Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)” is a lively and upbeat song performed by Perry Como. It was written by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning and was released in 1956. The song’s title and lyrics capture a sense of excitement and enthusiasm, and it became a hit for Perry Como, adding to his list of successful recordings.
The song’s lyrics are playful and feature a mix of nonsense phrases, expressing a joyful and carefree attitude. The catchy chorus includes the memorable line “Hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom, what you do to me,” contributing to the song’s infectious charm.
“Hot Diggity” achieved commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1956. The song’s popularity was not limited to the U.S., as it also performed well in international charts. Perry Como’s charismatic delivery and the song’s catchy melody contributed to its widespread appeal.
The success of “Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)” added to Perry Como’s reputation as a versatile and engaging entertainer, and the song remains a nostalgic favorite for fans of classic pop music.
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Lyrics
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Oh, hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me
It’s so new to me, what you do to me
Hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me
When you’re holding me tight
Never dreamed anybody could kiss thattaway
Bring me bliss thattaway, what a kiss thattaway
What a wonderful feelin’ to feel thattaway
Tell me where have you been all my life
Never knew that my heart could go “zing” thattaway
Ting-a-ling thattaway, make me sing thattaway
Said “goodbye” to my troubles, they went thattaway
Ever since you came into my life
There’s a cute little cottage for two thattaway
Skies are blue thattaway, dreams come true thattaway
If you say i can share it with you thattaway
I’ll be happy the rest of my life
Oh, hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me
How my future will shine
Hot diggity, dog ziggity, boom what you do to me
From the moment you’re mine
Hot dog!