About the song Under the Boardwalk -The Drifters
Song overview
“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 describes a tryst between a man and his beloved in a seaside town, who plan to privately meet “out of the sun” and out of sight from everyone else under a boardwalk. The instrumentation includes güiro, triangle and violins. The song’s chorus switches from a major to minor key. The opening line of the song references The Drifters’ prior hit “Up on the Roof.” Also, the violins are heard playing the riff of “Up on the Roof”, before the chorus.
Reception
“Under the Boardwalk” was a critical and commercial success. The song was praised for its catchy melody, its romantic lyrics, and its use of exotic instrumentation. The song was also a hit with audiences, and it is still considered to be one of The Drifters’ most popular songs.
Legacy
“Under the Boardwalk” is a classic pop song that has been enjoyed by generations of listeners. It is a timeless song about love and young romance, and it continues to be popular today. The song has been covered by many other artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Neil Diamond, and The Beach Boys. It has also been featured in several films and television shows, including “Happy Days”, “Forrest Gump”, and “The Simpsons”.
Additional facts
- “Under the Boardwalk” was ranked number 35 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
- The song was used as the theme song for the 1972 sitcom “Happy Days”.
- The song was also used in the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing”.
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Under the Boardwalk -The Drifters Lyrics
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 fireproof Under the boardwalk, down by the sea Yeah, on a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be
Out of the sun (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be havin’ some fun (Under the boardwalk) People walkin’ above (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be fallin’ in love (Under the boardwalk) Yeah
From the park you hear the happy sound of the carousel 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 is where I’ll be
Out of the sun (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be havin’ some fun (Under the boardwalk) People walkin’ above (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be fallin’ in love (Under the boardwalk) Yeah
Oh, under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah On a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be
Out of the sun (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be havin’ some fun (Under the boardwalk) People walkin’ above (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be fallin’ in love (Under the boardwalk) Yeah
Yeah, under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah On a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be Out of the sun (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be havin’ some fun (Under the boardwalk) People walkin’ above (Under the boardwalk) We’ll be fallin’ in love (Under the boardwalk) Yeah
Yeah (Under the boardwalk) Down by the sea, yeah (Under the boardwalk) On a blanket with my baby, that’s where I’ll be Out of the sun, we’ll be havin’ some fun People walkin’ above, we’ll be fallin’ in love Yeah (Under the boardwalk) Yeah (Under the boardwalk) Down by the sea, yeah (Under the boardwalk) On a blanket with my baby, that’s where I’ll be Out of the sun, we’ll be havin’ some fun People walkin’ above, we’ll be fallin’ in love Yeah (Under the boardwalk)
