Under the Boardwalk – The Drifters

 

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 fire proof
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 walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be fallin' in love
(Under the boardwalk) Yeah (boardwalk)

 

From the park you hear the happy sound of the carousel
You can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell, yes you can
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

 

Taking you back to 1964 today. A sad titbit about the recording of this song – on the morning it was supposed to happen the lead singer of The Drifters was found dead and so the recording had to be rescheduled and a replacement singer found.

 

It's a catchy tune – but the lyrics were a bit 'advanced' for the year in some people's eyes.