Barry Mann - Who Put The Bomp (1961) Barry Mann's "Who Put the Bomp" is a humorous and playful tune that pokes fun at the nonsensical syllables and sounds that became popular in early rock and roll music. Released in 1961, the song was written by Mann and his frequent collaborator, Gerry Goffin. It quickly became a memorable part of pop culture for its catchy melody and light-hearted lyrics, which celebrated the quirky nature of doo-wop. In the song, Mann humorously questions who came up with th

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