Palisades Park
Freddy Cannon
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Last night I took a walk after dark A swingin' place called Palisades Park To have some fun and see what I could see That's where the girls are I took a ride on a shoot the chute That girl I sat beside was awful cute And after while she was holdin' hands with me My heart was flyin' up like a rocket ship Down like a roller coaster Back like a loop the loop And around like a merry go round We ate and ate at a hot dog stand We danced around to a rockin' band And when I could, I gave that girl a hug In the tunnel of love You'll never know how great a kiss can feel When you stop at the top of a ferris wheel When I fell in love down at Palisades Park We ate and ate at a hot dog stand We danced around to a rockin' band And when I could, I gave that girl a hug In the tunnel of love You'll never know how great a kiss can feel When you stop at the top of a ferris wheel When I fell in love down at Palisades Park Down at Palisades Park You know it's Palisades Park Down at Palisades Park
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Written by: CHUCK BARRIS
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16 facts about this song
Songwriter"Palisades Park" was penned by Chuck Barris, who is better known as the creator and host of TV game shows such as "The Gong Show" and "The Dating Game".
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Chart detailsReleased in 1962, the song quickly gained popularity and reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It became Freddy Cannon's biggest hit.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of rock and roll music, where the lyrics deliver a colorful depiction of a visit to a carnival park.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the real-life Palisades Amusement Park in New Jersey which was a popular recreational spot before its closure in 1971.
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Performance historyCannon often performed "Palisades Park" on American Bandstand, a popular music-performance and dance television program.
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RecordingThe song was produced by Bob Crewe and Frank Slay, known for their exceptional career in songwriting and production.
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Album"Palisades Park" was the title track of Freddy Cannon's 1962 studio album, which also contained other popular tunes including "Buzz Buzz A-Diddle-It".
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LegacyThe song's enduring popularity inspired many musicians to cover it, including artists like the Beach Boys, Ramones, and Bruce Springsteen.
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Music and sound effectsThe song's distinctive characteristic comes from the use of carnival-like sounds, including an organ, that reflect the lively atmosphere of an amusement park.
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Lyrical contentThe lyrics describe various activities in a funfair such as rides on a roller coaster and a merry-go-round, providing a joyful and vibrant image of the park.
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Original titleThe song was originally titled "Amusement Park", however, it was changed by the record executive, Bernie Binnick, to "Palisades Park" to give it a more specific and attractive appeal.
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DurationThe original song has a length of under two minutes, which was typical of popular songs in the early 1960s.
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Music videoDespite being released before the common use of music videos in music promotion, a retro-style visual featuring archival footage of the actual Palisades amusement park was created.
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Nostalgia“Palisades Park” is remembered as a nostalgic reminder of the heyday of American amusement parks in the mid-twentieth century.
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Novelty factorBecause of its unique subject matter and catchy tune, the song is often categorized as a "novelty song"
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Remembrance for Palisades ParkThe song became a de facto anthem for the amusement park, and continues to evoke memories of the park, long after its closure.
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