Remember (Walking in the Sand)
The Shangri-Las
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Seems like the other day My baby went away He went away 'cross the sea It's been two years or so Since I saw my baby go And then this letter came for me It said that we were through He found somebody new (who?) Let me think, let me think What can I do? Oh, no Oh, no Oh, no, no, no, no, no (Remember) walking in the sand (Remember) walking hand-in-hand (Remember) the night was so exciting (Remember) smile was so inviting (Remember) then he touched my cheek (Remember) with his fingertips Softly, softly we'd meet with our lips Whatever happened to The boy that I once knew? The boy who said he'd be true Oh, what happened to The life I gave to you What will I do with it now? (Remember) walking in the sand (Remember) walking hand-in-hand (Remember) the night was so exciting (Remember) his smile was so inviting (Remember) then he touched my cheek (Remember) with his fingertips (Remember) softly
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Written by: George Francis Morton
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11 facts about this song
Origins"Remember (Walking in the Sand)" is originally a song written by George "Shadow" Morton and first recorded by the girl group, The Shangri-Las, in 1964.
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Chart StatusUpon its release, the song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of The Shangri-Las' biggest hits.
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Aerosmith's CoverThe song was later covered by the American rock band Aerosmith in 1987, appearing on their album "Permanent Vacation."
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Aerosmith's PerformanceAerosmith's version of the song peaked at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #9 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks in 1987.
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Unique CollaborationsThe song features a saxophone solo by Tom Scott on Aerosmith’s version.
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Video DevelopmentAerosmith's music video for the song is performed in the form of a dream sequence and features the band playing in an alley as they are surrounded by women in lingerie.
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Inspired ProductionsGeorge "Shadow" Morton was inspired to write this song by a challenge from Ellie Greenwich, a songwriter and producer, to write a hit song himself, as he always fancied himself a songwriter despite no concrete body of work.
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Studio RecordingMorton says he wrote this song in 22 minutes on the subway to the recording studio, and that Mary Weiss of The Shangri-Las added the lyrics about the "seashells falling out of her hands".
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song's popularity has led it to be covered by multiple other artists over the years, including Bette Midler, The Beach Boys and Lana Del Rey.
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Emotional ImpactThe song is often remembered for its haunting lyrics, melancholic melody and distinctive seagull sounds, which are meant to evoke a feeling of nostalgia and loss.
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Album SuccessAerosmith’s “Permanent Vacation” marks the band's successful return to the music scene in the late 80s, with "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" as one of the album's highlights.
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