Story Behind The Song

Back in the mid to late 1960s, there was a converted barn that became a hot spot to hang out and hear the best bands from the Chicago area, top 40 recording bands, emceed by famous radio DJ's. It was called The New Place and was THE gathering place for all the "Mods." This song tells about the experience.

Song Description

Nostalgic pop tune about a teenage nightclub back in the '60s, in Algonquin Illinois, that featured the best bands from the Chicago area. Trivia note - The WHO (yes, the 'ORRIBLE "OOO) played there once on July 31, 1968.

Lyrics

I REMEMBER THE NEW PLACE
BY: Thomas Formanek

V1) YOU TOOK A RIDE OUT ON ROUTE 31
WITH A CARLOAD OF FRIENDS
YOU TURNED IN BY THAT OLD FARM HOUSE
AND DROVE YOUR CAR 'ROUND THE BENDS

V2) YOU HEARD THE BEAT OF THE MUSIC
WHILE YOU WERE STILL IN THE CAR
YOU COULDN'T WAIT TO GET IN THERE
TO HEAR THE SOUND OF GUITARS

CH) I REMEMBER THE NEW PLACE
I REMEMBER THE STAGE LIGHTS
I REMEMBER THAT THE BANDS THAT THEY HAD BACK THEN
COULD MAKE YOU DANCE ALL NIGHT

(SOLO)

V3) SOME REALLY BIG NAME BANDS WOULD PERFORM
THEY'D ALWAYS PUT ON A SHOW
THE BEST BANDS AROUND CHICAGO WOULD PLAY
WITH ALL THEIR FANS IN TOW

V4) BUT IF YOU TRY TO GO BACK THERE TODAY
THAT BARN IS NOT TO BE FOUND
I GUESS THE NEW PLACE JUST GOT TOO HOT
ONE DAY IT BURNED TO THE GROUND

(CHORUS 2X)

DANCE, DANCE, - ALL NIGHT
DANCE, DANCE, - ALL NIGHT
DANCE, DANCE, - ALL NIGHT