Demetriss Tapp released "Ring Dang Doo" (Robert F. Tubert - Joy Byers) in 1964. Demetriss was once dubbed "the white Tina Turner" even though she is essentially a Country artist.

Sam The Sham (Domingo Samudio) and The Pharaohs' (originally: Russell Fowler, Omar Lopez, Vincent Lopez and Carl Miedke) "Ring Dang Doo" was issued in 1965 and peaked at thirty-three on Billboard. This is on the album "On Tour". While still in school Sam was in a group with Trini Lopez.