Historical Artist Profile
Was (Not Was)
Biography & Overview
Was (Not Was) is an American band founded in 1979 in Detroit, Michigan, by David Weiss and Don Fagenson, who adopted the stage names David Was and Don Was. Their song catalog features an eclectic mix of pop and rock styles, often featuring guest musicians from across the musical spectrum. The band's most popular period was during the 1980s and early 1990s, with their highest-charting hit, the song "Walk the Dinosaur", released in 1987 as the lead single from their 1988 album What Up, Dog?, becoming a worldwide top-40 hit and peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
2 Charted Tracks
"Walk The Dinosaur"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #7
"Spy In The House Of Love"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #16
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
13 Charted Tracks
"Shake Your Head"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #4
"Walk The Dinosaur"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #10
"Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #12
"Out Come The Faks"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #41
"Out Come The Faks (Again)"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #44
"Spy In The House Of Love"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #51
"How The Heart Behaves"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #53
"Somewhe In America"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #57
"Listen Like Thieves"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #58
"Anything Can Happen"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #67
"The Boy'S Gone Crazy"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #84
"I Feel Better Than James Brown"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #91
"Robot Girl"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #95