<P> `` Blame It on the Bossa Nova '' is a song written by Cynthia Weil ( lyrics ) and Barry Mann which was a 1963 hit single for Eydie Gormé , reaching number 7 on the Hot 100 in Billboard in March 1963 . The song also peaked at number 23 in the UK , whereas `` Yes , My Darling Daughter '' became the biggest hit for Eydie there , reaching number 10 . </P>
who sings blame it on the bossa nova
Eydie Gormé