White Girl Playin' On The Street

Story Behind The Song

Growing up in Logansport, Indiana, I was just another kid on the block until I discovered the guitar. Then I carried it everywhere and found others who felt the same way about their instruments. We'd get together wherever we could (even on the street corner) and jam. There were very few African-Americans in our town then but I was drawn to the music they were listening to. Like it says in the song - we didn't think about race or creed or anything else but the music and it was the most innocent, wonderful time in my life. I hope that is evident from the words and the music - thanks so much to my producer, Bill Bentley, who perfectly captured that street corner innocence.

Song Description

Reminiscing about a time when only the music mattered

Song Length 3:36 Genre Pop - Easy Listening, Folk - Contemporary
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Mood Endearing
Subject Youth, Happiness Language English

Lyrics

V1: I was the only white girl in the room
I was just listening to the tunes
It filled my heart with love and joy
I couldn't wait to sing along
Memorizing every word
In every single song

V2: All the cool kids on the block
They wanted soul and they wanted rock
We put them together - loved them together
Everybody sang - everybody sing!

Cho: Standing on the corner strumming my guitar
Cars whizzing by adding to the beat
People clap and dance 'cause we sing so loud
White girl playing on the street

V3: Driving back to the neighborhood
Don't feel bad but I don't feel good
Now the house is gone, the world has changed
I close my eyes 'cause it looks so strange

Cho:

Tag: Clap your hands, sing a song
On the street, playing on the street
Oh, yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah

Lyrics Jill Detroit Music Jill Detroit
Producer Bill Bentley Productions Performance Jill Detroit, vocals; Bill Bentley, all instruments
Label Independent
This track is on 3 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Ionut Mirel Udrea My Top Songs 10/31/2016
Ionut Mirel Udrea Best Easy Listening Songs 10/31/2016
Ionut Mirel Udrea Best Pop Songs 10/31/2016

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