Out in the Streets
The Shangri-Las
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He don't hang around with the gang no more He don't do the wild things that he did before He used to act bad Used to, but he quit it It make me so sad Cause I know that he did it for me (Yes he did now) And I can see (It's still in the streets) His heart, out in the street He don't comb his hair like he did before He don't wear those dirty old black boots no more But he's not the same Somethin about his kissin That tells me he's changed I know that something's missing inside (mumble mumble) Somethin's died (It's still in the streets) His heart, out in the street He grew up on the sidewalk Streetlight shinin above He grew up with no-one to love He grew up on the sidewalk He grew up running free He grew up and then he met me He don't hang around with the gang no more Gee, he doesn't smile like he did before I wish I didn't care I wish I'd never met him They're waitin downstairs I know I've got to set him free (mumble mumble) He's gotta be (Out in the street) His heart is out in the street He don't hang around with the gang no more (Out in the street) He don't hang around with the gang no more (Out in the street) He don't hang around with the gang no more (Out in the street)
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Written by: ELLIE GREENWICH, JEFF BARRY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Recording Details"Out in the Streets" was recorded by The Shangri-Las, an American girl group in the 1960s. They were signed to Red Bird Records at the time.
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Release InformationThe song was released as a single in 1965, featuring "The Boy" as the B-Side.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the legendary songwriting duo Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not as commercially successful as some of their other hits, "Out in the Streets" displayed the group's knack for dramatic story-telling and reached number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song Content"Out in the Streets" is a poignant song that narrates the story of a girl who alters her boyfriend to fit a conventional mold but laments the loss of the fiery spirit he once had.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been a noticeable influence on numerous artists and has been covered by several, including Blondie in 1993 and the punk band Huntington Cads in 1999.
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GenreThe song falls under the "Girl Group" era of Pop and early Rock music, with a strong emphasis on melody, harmonies, and dramatic narratives.
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A Song of Social CommentaryThe song is often viewed as a form of social commentary, reflecting the cultural dynamics of the time. It touches on the concept of hegemonic societal norms, specifically concerning teenage behavior and gender roles of the 1960s.
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Unique SoundThe Shangri-Las were known for their distinctive 'street-wise' image and sound, which set them apart from many of the more polished girl groups of the time.
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Band MembersThe members of The Shangri-Las who sang on "Out in the Streets" were two pairs of sisters: Mary and Betty Weiss, and identical twins Marge and Mary Ann Ganser.
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Recent UseThe song was used in the opening scene of the season 2 episode "The Benefactor" of the television show "Mad Men," which aired in 2008.
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ProductionThe song's production was handled by Shadow Morton, who was instrumental in shaping the 'girl group' sound of the mid-60s.
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