Under the Boardwalk
Billy Joe Royal
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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 fireproof Under the boardwalk Down by the sea, yeah On a blanket with my baby That's where I'll be From the park, you hear The happy sounds of a carousel Mmm, you can almost taste The hot dogs and French fries they sell Under the boardwalk Down by the sea, yeah On a blanket with my baby That's where I'll be Out of the sun We'll be having some fun People walking above We'll be falling in love Under the boardwalk, boardwalk Whoa, under the boardwalk Down by the sea, yeah On a blanket with my baby That's where I'll be On a blanket with my baby That's where I'll be
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Written by: Arthur Resnick, Kenny Young
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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10 facts about this song
Under The Boardwalk" OriginThe 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.
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The Drifters' VocalistInterestingly, 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.
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Song's SuccessThe 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".
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Bette Midler's CoverRenowned 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.
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Billy Joe Royal's VersionBilly Joe Royal, an American pop and country singer, released his version of the song on his 1967 album "Billy Joe Royal Featuring 'Hush'".
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Bruce Willis' Take on the SongHollywood 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.
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Kenny Young's ContributionKenny Young is one of the co-writers of "Under the Boardwalk", along with Arthur Resnick.
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Lynn Anderson's VersionCountry music star Lynn Anderson included her rendition of "Under the Boardwalk" on her album "Under the Boardwalk" which was released in 1988.
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The Rolling Stones' CoverEnglish 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.
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Tom Tom Club's AdaptationNew 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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