[78-L] Dickey Doo & the Don'ts

[Stephen Davies]

Yes, folks,
        it's nonsense / novelty, but there still has to be a right answer.
        My Quality copy of "Click-Clack" (1958) lists Dickey Doo as 
co-author, however BMI lists "Dicky Doo".  Which spelling is correct? 
(I've even heard of a "Richard A Doo" in connection with the group.)
        It is commonly understood that this is a pseudonym for Gerry 
Granahan, who was working for the Swan label covertly.  However, BMI 
doesn't reveal the author's identity.  It appears to infer that Dickey is 
both Gerry Granahan AND Dave Alldred, the rock and roll drummer, because 
they list Dicky Doo as co-author on several of Alldred's tunes prior to 
his connection with Granahan.  (Here's a database that could stand some 
more transparency.)

        See the label: 
                http://bigband-smallband.blogspot.com/#554436820518916381
        See the BMI entry for Dickey Doo:
                http://tinyurl.com/mhupy7

        The "Lee" and "Grant" (generals?) who are co-credited on 
"Click-clack" should be Aaron Schroeder and Jerry J Grant, respectively.

- Stephen D
in Calgary


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