Down in the Alley
The Clovers
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Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane Down in the alley, just you and me We're going bowlin' till half past three Just rockin' and reelin', we'll get that feelin' Down in the alley, oh baby gee I plant you now and dig you later 'Cause you're a fine sweet potato We'll have a ball and that ain't all Down in the alley, just you and me The clock is striking a mournful sound This time of evening my love comes down That's when I'm missin' your kind of kissin' Down in the alley, that's where I'll be Down in the alley, we sure have fun We just get started 'bout half past one So if you're 'round just come on down Down in the alley and you will see Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane Jane Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Jane
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Written by: CLOVERS, JESSE A. STONE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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7 facts about this song
Historical Context"Down in the Alley" is a rhythm and blues song released by the American group, The Clovers, in the mid-1950s. Known as one of the pioneering groups of the doo wop era, The Clovers were instrumental in shaping the sound of rhythm and blues during this time.
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Song VersionThe version of "Down in the Alley" that The Clovers performed is actually not the original. The song is a traditional folk song that was popular among blues musicians in the 1920s and 1930s.
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InfluenceThe Clovers' rendition of "Down in the Alley" has been influential in the music world. It has been covered by numerous artists, including iconic performers like Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.
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Chart Performance"Down in the Alley" may not have been on top of the charts when released by The Clovers, but its covers by heavyweight musicians have become quite popular.
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Song's LegacyThough not necessarily their most popular song, "Down in the Alley" has become a significant part of The Clovers’ musical legacy due to its subsequent reinterpretations by major artists.
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Members of The CloversDuring the time of recording "Down in the Alley", The Clovers consisted of John "Buddy" Bailey, Harold Lucas, Matthew McQuater, Harold Winley, Billy Mitchell, and Thomas Woods.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Atlantic Records label, known for producing many successful acts in rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz.
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