About the song
“The Drifters’ beloved song ‘Under the Boardwalk’ is a nostalgic anthem that evokes memories of carefree summer days spent by the shore. Released in 1964, this iconic track was written by Kenny Young and Artie Resnick, capturing the essence of beachside bliss.
Featured on The Drifters’ album ‘Under the Boardwalk,’ the song quickly climbed the charts, reaching number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 45 on the UK Singles Chart. Its infectious melody, combined with the smooth vocals of The Drifters, created a perfect summer soundtrack that resonated with audiences worldwide.
‘Under the Boardwalk’ paints a vivid picture of a romantic rendezvous beneath the boardwalk, away from the hustle and bustle of the world above. Its evocative lyrics and catchy chorus transport listeners to a simpler time, filled with sun, sand, and sea.
The Drifters’ impeccable harmonies and soulful delivery added depth and emotion to the song, capturing the essence of summer romance with every note. Over the years, ‘Under the Boardwalk’ has become a timeless classic, synonymous with the joys of summertime and seaside adventures.
Its enduring popularity has led to numerous covers and appearances in films, television shows, and commercials, solidifying its status as a beloved staple of pop music history. For fans of The Drifters and lovers of classic hits, ‘Under the Boardwalk’ remains an irresistible invitation to escape to the beach and bask in the warmth of the sun.”
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Lyrics
It was a moonlit night in old Mexico
I walked alone between some old adobe haciendas
Suddenly, I heard the plaintive cry of a young Mexican girl
You better come home, Speedy Gonzales
Away from tannery row
Stop all a your a-drinkin’
With that floozy named Flo
Come on home to your adobe
And slap some mud on the wall
The roof is leakin’ like a strainer
There’s loads a roaches in the hall
Speedy Gonzales (Speedy Gonzales)
Why don’t cha come home?
Speedy Gonzales (Speedy Gonzales)
How come ya leave me all alone?
“Hey, Rosita, I have to go shopping downtown for my mother
She needs some tortillas and chili peppers”
Your doggy’s gonna have a puppy
And we’re runnin’ outta Coke
No enchiladas in the icebox
And the television’s broke
I saw some lipstick on your sweatshirt
I smelled some perfume in your ear
Well if you’re gonna keep on messin’
Don’t bring your business back a-here
Mmm, Speedy Gonzales (Speedy Gonzales)
Why don’t cha come home?
Speedy Gonzales (Speedy Gonzales)
How come ya leave me all alone?
“Hey, Rosita come quick
Down at the cantina they giving green stamps with tequila”