Sitting In The Park
Billy Stewart
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Sittin' in the park, Waitin' for hooo-hoo-hoo-hoo sha-la Yes I'm sitting right here Waiting for you my dear Wondering if you ever want to show up I don't know you're gonna show My darlin' I got to go But nevertheless I staying You got to be waiting Sittin' in the park, Waitin' for hooo-hoo-hoo-hoo sha-la-la Sitting here on the bench With my back against the fence Wonderin'-a-if I Have any sense Something tells me I'm a fool Let you treat me so cruel But nevertheless I say again you gotta be waiting Sittin' in the park, Waitin' for hoooo-hoo-hoo-hoo Why oh, why oh, why oh, Why oh, why oh, why oh, why Won't you tell me why Oh my darlin I'm sittin' right now Oh, girl, I want to know why? Why? sha-la-la-la Sittin' in the park, Waiting for hooo-hoo-hoo-hoo sha-la-la Sittin' here on the bench With my back against the fence Wonderin-a-if I Have any sense Something tells me I'm a fool Let you treat me so cruel Nevertheless I say it You gotta be waiting Sittin' in the park, Waiting for hooo-hoo-hoo-hoo No I'm not gonna wait I am tired of waiting No longer gonna wait, girl Any longer I'm tired of waiting No longer gonna wait, girl
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Written by: BILLY STEWART
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Sitting in the Park" is a song performed by the American rhythm and blues singer Billy Stewart. The song was first released in 1965.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Chess Records, a label huge in the American Blues scene and owned by Phil and Leonard Chess.
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Chart Performance"Sitting in the Park" reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot R&B singles chart in 1965.
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SongwriterBilly Stewart is not only the performer but also the writer of the song "Sitting in the Park."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered several times by various artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity. Notable covers include versions by GQ, Bobby Vinton, and Jan Bradley.
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SampledNot only has this song been covered but it has also been sampled within the hip-hop community by artists like Fantasia, Brenton Wood, and Chance the Rapper, showing its considerable influence.
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Album Inclusion"Sitting in the Park" was also included in Billy Stewart's album "I Do Love You," which took its title from another one of his hit songs.
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Song ThemeThe song’s theme revolves around the anticipation of waiting for a lover on a park bench, reflecting the ups and downs of love and relationships.
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RecognitionThough not his best-known song, "Sitting in the Park" is a fan favorite and often considered a classic from Stewart's discography.
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Stewart's StyleThe song showcases Billy Stewart's unique vocal stylization termed as "doubling," where he sings rap-like cadences and repeats certain phrases.
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Tragic EndSadly, Billy Stewart died in a car accident in 1970. His song "Sitting in the Park" remains as one of his most loved songs, celebrating his contribution to soul and R&B music.
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