Story Behind The Song
The good ol' days of remembrance.
Song Description
I wanted to write a song about growing-up in The Bronx.
Song Length |
2:28 |
Genre |
Rock - Classic, Pop - Classic |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Mood |
Delighted |
Similar Artists |
The Beach Boys, Billy Joel |
Language |
English |
Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
STREET CORNER SERENADES
The best years of my life,
were spent growing-up in da Bronx...
those happy, simpler days of old,
and the songs they played on the Jute-Box.
I remember The Adventures of Superman,
Howdy Doody, Bonanza, and Bandstand...
Lassie, and Captain Kangaroo,
I love Lucy, and The Merry Mailman.
I remember the candy at the movies,
The Popcorn, Milky-Way, Oh Henry,
Goobers, Chuckles, and Juicy Fruit,
Maryjanes, Milk-Duds, Good-n-Plenty.
(Chorus)
I remember the games out on the street,
flipping cards, and Johnny on the pony...
curb ball, punch ball, and stick-ball,
Marbles, kick the can, and skully.
But most of all I remember those love songs,
and the Street Corner Serenades...
The Penguins, Moonglows, and The Belmonts,
Oh what cool harmony they made.
(Chorus)
Words, Music, Arrangement & Performance By:
Milton L. Delgado
Guest Artist: Dick Plotkin
September 4, 2010