Witch Doctor is a song written by Ross Bagdasarian (a.k.a. David Seville) in 1958, that was covered by several bands, including Sha Na Na and Cartoon. It was also featured in the video game Dance Dance Revolution Extreme. Ross Bagdasarian (January 27, 1919 – January 16, 1972), American pianist, songwriter, actor, and record producer was born in Fresno, California and was of Armenian ethnic descent. ... Ross Bagdasarian (January 27, 1919 – January 16, 1972), pianist, songwriter, actor, and record producer was born in Fresno, California. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sha Na Na Sha Na Na was a rock and roll/comedy group from New York City, who performed covers of doo wop hits from the 1950s, simultaneously reviving and sending up the music, as well as 1950s New York street culture, in their performances. ... Cartoon performing at Connollys of Leap Cartoon is the name of a house music / nu-jazz act based in Cork in the Republic of Ireland. ... Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME is the eighth game in the Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. ...

The song tells the story of a man who loved a woman who did not return the favor. Longing for her companionship the man went to see a witch doctor for advice in the situation. The wise man offered his advice saying "Oo ee, oo ah ah, ting tang, walla walla bing bang" (which is repeated four times as the chorus of the song). At the end of the song the man is sure that he will attract the attention he desires by repeating the wisdom given to him by the witch doctor. A witch doctor often refers to healers that believe that maladies are caused by magic and are therefore best cured by it, as opposed to science or developed medicine. ...