Thomas Kerry wrote Witch Doctor, Not the producers of Alvin and the Chipmunks! :) Do you have any evidence to support that claim? Are you sure you're referring to the same song? All the available...
David Seville (creator of the Chipmunks)-1958
David Seville (creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks) ...number ONE hit in 1958
Chris Kenner
I believe the song you are talking about is "Diary of Jane" by Breaking Benjamin. It's a good song. :)