Honolulu Lulu

Jan Berry

About Honolulu Lulu

"Honolulu Lulu" is a song written by Jan Berry and Roger Christian, and Lou Adler for the American rock band Jan and Dean. It was the second hit single from their 1963 album Surf City And Other Swingin' Cities charting at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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1997
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She's got stars in her eyes and knots on her knees,
now her crazy grass shift really sways in the breeze now,
Ridin' down a heavy or lyin' in the sand, 
She's the hippest surfer girl in the land.
And she's my Honolulu Lulu, She's my Honolulu Lulu.
Queen of the surfer girls!
 
Well, she handles all the big ones ev'ry year of Macaha,
and all the surfers know her form Rincon to Baya.
When the beach is quiet and you know we're outa luck,
we pray for surf while makin' out in our truck.
Just me and Honolulu Lulu, Me and Honolulu Lulu.
Queen of the surfer girls!
 
I tell you, Once upon a time,you know, 
she got a little bold when she tried a hula spinner,
But her wax wouldn't hold. (Whoops!) 
Over the falls 'stead of hangin' ten,
But then she'd paddle out and try it again.
'Cause she's my Honolulu Lulu, She's my Honolulu Lulu.
 

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Jan Berry

Jan and Dean was an American rock duo consisting of William Jan Berry (April 3, 1941 – March 26, 2004) and Dean Ormsby Torrence (born March 10, 1940). In the early 1960s, they were pioneers of the California Sound and vocal surf music styles popularized by the Beach Boys. Among their most successful songs was 1963's "Surf City", the first surf song ever to reach the #1 spot. Their other charting top 10 singles were "Drag City" (1963), "Dead Man's Curve" (1964; inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008), and "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" (1964). In 1972, Torrence won the Grammy Award for Best Album Cover for the psychedelic rock band Pollution's first eponymous 1971 album, and was nominated three other times in the same category for albums of the Nit… more »

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Written by: JAN BERRY, LOU ADLER, ROGER VAL CHRISTIAN

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10 facts about this song

Release and Production
"Honolulu Lulu" is a song by Jan & Dean, an American rock and roll duo, composed of William Jan Berry and Dean Ormsby Torrence.
Song Theme
The song "Honolulu Lulu" is a pop surf tune that features catchy and energetic melodies and lyrics reflecting the laid-back and enjoyable beach culture.
Chart Performance
Released as a single in 1963, the song "Honolulu Lulu" managed to reach number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing the duo's continuing popularity during the early 1960s.
Song Writer
One of the interesting facts about "Honolulu Lulu" is that it was co-written by Jan Berry, who was also one of the performers in the song.
Addition to Album
"Honolulu Lulu" was also included on Jan & Dean's fourth studio album, "Surf City And Other Swingin' Cities", which boosted the song's popularity even further.
Music Video
The music video for "Honolulu Lulu" is a classic example of the beach-themed music videos of the 1960s, featuring scenes of surfers, beaches, and the duo themselves acting out scenes linked to the song's lyrics.
Pop Culture Influence
The song has come to symbolize the surf and hot rod lifestyle of the 1960s Southern California, contributing significantly to the pop culture of that era.
Impact on Career
"Honolulu Lulu" played a significant role in solidifying Jan & Dean's place as one of the most successful surf music acts of the 1960s.
Continuation of Success
This song was a follow-up to their massive hit "Surf City", which became the first surf song to hit number one on the Billboard charts.
Extension to Movies
Jan & Dean's success with surf music like "Honolulu Lulu", led them to be featured in several beach-themed movies of that era, including "Ride the Wild Surf" and "Beach Blanket Bingo".

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