Under the Boardwalk

The Drifters

About Under the Boardwalk

"Under the Boardwalk" is a pop song written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick and recorded by The Drifters in 1964. It charted at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on August 22, 1964. The song has since been covered by many other artists, with versions by Billy Joel, Bette Midler, the Tom Tom Club, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joe Royal, Bruce Willis, and Lynn Anderson all charting in the United States or overseas. The song ranked #489 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.  


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Oh when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof
And your shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fire proof
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk) people walking above
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be falling in love
Under the boardwalk, boardwalk!

From the park you hear the happy sound of a carousel
Mm-mm, you can almost taste the hot dogs and French fries they sell
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk) people walking above
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be making love
Under the boardwalk, boardwalk!

Ooh, under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk) people walking above
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be falling in love
Under the boardwalk, boardwalk!

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The Drifters

The Drifters are a long-lived American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group. They were originally formed to serve as backing group for Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953. more »

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Written by: Arthur Resnick, Kenny Young

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10 facts about this song

Under The Boardwalk" Origin
The song "Under the Boardwalk" was originally performed by the American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group, "The Drifters". It was released on June 30, 1964.
The Drifters' Vocalist
Interestingly, the lead vocals in this original version were sung by Johnny Moore, who became the group's lead singer after the group's previous lead singer Rudy Lewis died suddenly.
Song's Success
The song was a huge success. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also ranked number 489 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
Bette Midler's Cover
Renowned American singer and actress Bette Midler also covered "Under the Boardwalk". She included her version on her 1972 debut studio album titled "The Divine Miss M", which peaked at number nine on Billboard's Top Pop Albums chart.
Billy Joe Royal's Version
Billy Joe Royal, an American pop and country singer, released his version of the song on his 1967 album "Billy Joe Royal Featuring 'Hush'".
Bruce Willis' Take on the Song
Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, known for his blues harmonica skills, covered "Under the Boardwalk" on his debut album "The Return of Bruno" (1987). His cover even featured in the Top 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
Kenny Young's Contribution
Kenny Young is one of the co-writers of "Under the Boardwalk", along with Arthur Resnick.
Lynn Anderson's Version
Country music star Lynn Anderson included her rendition of "Under the Boardwalk" on her album "Under the Boardwalk" which was released in 1988.
The Rolling Stones' Cover
English rock band The Rolling Stones also covered "Under the Boardwalk". It was released on their albums "12 X 5" and "The Rolling Stones No. 2" in 1964.
Tom Tom Club's Adaptation
New wave band Tom Tom Club did a re-working of the song on their 1981 debut album. Their version, however, had a slightly altered title, "On, On, On, On...".

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