Standing on the Corner

Dean Martin

About Standing on the Corner

"Standing on the Corner" is a popular song written by Frank Loesser and published in 1956. It was introduced by Shorty Long, Alan Gilbert, John Henson, and Roy Lazarus in the Broadway musical, The Most Happy Fella. A recording of the song by the Four Lads (made March 1, 1956) was popular in 1956. The recording was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 40674. It first reached the Billboard charts on April 28, 1956. It peaked at No. 3 on each of the various charts at the time: the Disk Jockey chart, the Best Seller chart, the Juke Box chart, as well as the composite chart of the top 100 songs. The flip side was "My Little Angel". Jimmy Arnold, lead tenor for The Four Lads in 1956, is sometimes erroneously listed as the song's co-author. Dean Martin also released a version in 1956, which reached No. 22 on Billboard's chart of Most Played by Jockeys and No. 29 on Billboard's Top 100 chart. A version by The King Brothers became popular in the United Kingdom in 1960 when the musical was staged in London's West End, and the Four Lads' version also made the lower reaches of the UK chart at this point. On February 9, 2010, the Irish group Celtic Thunder released their 4th album entitled It's Entertainment. This album, meant to pay homage to past musical styles, features their youngest member Damian McGinty singing "Standing on the Corner". Celtic Thunder's DVD of the same name features McGinty dressed in a sweater and cabbie performing the number. 


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1998
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Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Brother you don't know a nicer occupation
Matter of fact, neither do I
Than standing on a corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by

I'm the cat that got the cream
Haven't got a girl but I can dream
Haven't got a girl but I can wish
So I'll take me down to Main street
And that's where I select my imaginary dish

Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye
Brother if you've got a rich imagination
Give it a whirl, give it a try
Try standing on a corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by

Brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
Or for that woo look in your eye
Standing on the corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by

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Dean Martin

Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, film actor, television star and comedian. more »

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Written by: Frank Loesser

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Standing on the Corner" is a popular song written by Frank Loesser for the 1956 musical "The Most Happy Fella".
Dean Martin's version
Dean Martin, an American singer, actor, and comedian, covered the song "Standing on the Corner" on his album "This Is Dean Martin!" released in 1958.
The Four Lads' version
The song was famously recorded by the Canadian singing group The Four Lads. This version was released by Columbia Records in 1956 and reached Number 3 on the Billboard charts.
Celtic Thunder's version
The Irish singing group Celtic Thunder performed the song “Standing on the Corner” in their album "Voyage" released in 2012. This version combines traditional Irish music with contemporary tunes.
Song Popularity
"Standing on the Corner" has been covered by various artists, attesting to its enduring popularity.
Frank Loesser
Frank Loesser, the songwriter of "Standing on the Corner," is also known for his work as songwriter and lyricist for other Broadway hits such as "Guys and Dolls" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
The Four Lads' Success
The success of The Four Lads' version of "Standing on the Corner" helped the group be inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003.
Dean Martin's Singing Style
In his rendition of "Standing on the Corner", Dean Martin employs his characteristic relaxed, casual crooning style. This approach made him a standout among his contemporaries.
Celtic Thunder's rendition
Celtic Thunder’s version of "Standing on the Corner" frequently features in their live performances, often accompanied by stage theatrics, engaging the audience uniquely.
Song Theme
The song "Standing on the Corner" is about a man who spends his time leisurely observing and admiring women as they pass by, reflecting the light, cheerful, and sometimes playful nature typically found in Broadway musical numbers.

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