Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Yes, 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. (The BMI database could surely stand some more transparency.)
The "Lee" and "Grant" (generals?) who are co-credited on "Click-clack" should be Aaron Schroeder and Jerry J Grant, respectively.
See the BMI entry: http://tinyurl.com/mhupy7
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To prove the music gods can be merciful, the group lasted long enough to move from Swan Records to United Artists and re-record their hit in a Mod version as "Click-clack sixty-five".
