Wildwood Days
Bobby Rydell
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Spring'll soon be gone (Wildwood days), summer's coming on (Wildwood days) And I'm-a dreaming of (Wildwood days) lotsa summer love And all I think about (Wildwood days) after school is out (Wildwood days) Heading down the shore (Wildwood days) to have a ball once more Whoa whoa whoa whoa those Wildwood days, wild, wild Wildwood days Oh baby, every day?s a holiday and every night is a Saturday night Oh those Wildwood days, wild, wild Wildwood days And then those party lights wild, wild Wildwood nights. Say baby you'll be mine (Wildwood days) cause it's kissing time (Wildwood days) Gonna twist again (Wildwood days) like remember when Sleeping on the beach (Wildwood days) seven days a week (Wildwood days) Rocking every night (Wildwood days) till the early bright Whoa whoa whoa whoa those Wildwood days, wild, wild Wildwood days My baby, every day's a holiday and every night is a Saturday night Oh those Wildwood days, wild, wild Wildwood days And then those party lights wild, wild Wildwood nights Whoa whoa whoa whoa those Wildwood days, wild, wild Wildwood days Oh baby, every day's a holiday and every night is a Saturday night Oh those Wildwood days, wild, wild Wildwood days And then those
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Written by: DAVE APPELL, KAL MANN
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Wildwood Days" was a song by Bobby Rydell, an American singer who rose to popularity during the early 1960s.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1963 as one of the tracks on the album, titled 'Wildwood Days.'
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Chart Performance"Wildwood Days" peaked at the number 17 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and was among Rydell's late-career hits.
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Theme of the SongThe song is an ode to the summertime and beach vacations, specifically referring to the area of Wildwood, New Jersey, a popular vacation spot.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Dave Appell and Kal Mann, two renowned American songwriters who were responsible for many of the biggest hits from the '60s.
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Cover VersionsThough known primarily for Rydell's version, "Wildwood Days" has been covered by various artists, including Brian Hyland and The Dovells.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song still resonates with many vacationers and remains a solid part of the Jersey shore and Wildwood's local culture, often getting played on local radio during the summer months.
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Personal ConnectionRydell had a personal connection with the theme of the song as he hailed from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wildwood, New Jersey, is a popular vacation destination for people from that area.
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Album PerformanceThe album 'Wildwood Days' also features other hit singles by Bobby Rydell, such as 'Swingin' School' and 'Volare,' and the album itself had a significant sales success.
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StyleThe song carries Rydell's signature style, having a pop-rock tone combined with a big-band arrangement. This style was prevalent in Rydell's other big hits and was characteristic of the 'swingin' Sixties'.
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Contribution to Career"Wildwood Days" played a significant role in Bobby Rydell's rise to stardom. This track, among others, solidified his place in the American Pop industry.
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InfluenceBy singing "Wildwood Days," Bobby Rydell helped to increase tourism to the Wildwood area in the '60s, with visitors hoping to experience the fun-filled beach days described in his song.
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