Cherry Hill Park
Billy Joe Royal
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Mary Hill used to hang out in Cherry Hill Park The game she played lasted all day till way after dark All the girls they criticized her But all the guys just idolized her 'Cause Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark In Cherry Hill Park Mary Hill used to love to ride the merry-go-round All the guys got eager eyes watchin Mary go round In the daytime Mary Hill was a teaser Come the night she was such a pleaser Oh Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark In Cherry Hill Park Mary Hill sure was smart down in Cherry Hill Park Playing games with everyone till way after dark In Cherry Hill Park, Cherry Hill Park Then one day, Mary Hill, she married away A man with some money said come on honey And she said okay She went away to play a one man game And since that day it ain't been the same Cause Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark Yeah in Cherry Hill Park Now Mary Hill sure was smart down in Cherry Hill Park Playing games with everyone till way after dark In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park) In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park) In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park) In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park) In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
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Written by: BILLY GILMORE, ROBERT NIX
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Cherry Hill Park" was released in the year 1969 by Billy Joe Royal.
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Chart PerformanceThis song was a hit and reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #8 on the Cash Box chart.
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Album Feature"Cherry Hill Park" was also the title song of Billy Joe Royal's album that was charting #41 on the Billboard 200.
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Song Theme and ContentThe song tells a story about a girl named Mary Hill who was known for spending time, having fun in Cherry Hill Park.
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SongwriterThis classic was penned by Billy Gilmore and Robert Nix.
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Billy Joe Royal's Career"Cherry Hill Park" contributed significantly to Royal's career in the late '60s reinventing him as a pop soul singer instead of a country artist.
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GenreThe song is a blend of pop and soul which was a popular genre pairing during that era.
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ControversySome considered the song's lyrics suggestive and controversial due to the ambiguous story of Mary Hill.
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Music VideoThough music videos weren't common during the time of this song's release, a performance of Billy Joe Royal singing "Cherry Hill Park" can be seen on Youtube.
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Other VersionsNumerous other artists have covered "Cherry Hill Park," including renowned country music artist, Joe Stampley.
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