album · September 27, 1963
Da dou ron ron
Universal Music Division Mercury RecordsSee this day
rockclassic rock
The 1963 French version of "Da dou ron ron" was a significant early hit for Johnny Hallyday. It helped cement his status as a teen idol and a major force in French rock and roll.
- The song was recorded in Paris and released as a single by Universal Music Division Mercury Records. It was a major commercial success in France, topping the charts upon its release.
- The song is a French adaptation of the 1963 American hit "Da Doo Ron Ron" by The Crystals, written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector. Hallyday's rendition featured French lyrics by Georges Aber.
- This release came during a period of intense popularity for Hallyday, shortly after his debut album and preceding further hits that would define his career. It showcased his ability to translate American rock and roll into a French context.
Johnny Hallyday was a French rock and roll pioneer. In 1963, he released "Da dou ron ron," a French-language cover of The Crystals' hit.
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