Ariel
Dean Friedman
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Way on the other side of the Hudson Deep in the bosom of suburbia I met a young girl she sang mighty fine Tears on my pillow and Ave Maria Standing by the water fall in Paramus Park She was working for the friends of BAI She was collecting quarters in a paper cup She was looking for change and so was I She was a Jewish girl, I fell in love with her She wrote her number on the back of my hand I called her up, I was all out of breath I said, "Come hear me play in my rock and roll band" I took a shower and I put on my best blue jeans I picked her up in my new V double you van She wore a peasant blouse with nothing underneath I said "Hi", she said, "yeah, I guess I am" Ariel, Ariel We had a little time, we were real hungry We went to Dairy Queen for something to eat She had some onion rings, she had a pickle She forgot to tell me how she didn't eat meat I had a gig in the American Legion hall It was a dance for the Volunteer Ambulance Corps she was sitting in a corner against the wall She would smile and I melted all over the floor I took her home with me, we watched some TV Annette Funicello and some guy going steady I started fooling around with the verticle We got the munchies so I made some spaghetti We sat and we talked into the night While channel 2 was signing off the air I found the softness of a mouth We made love, the bombs bursting in air Ariel, Ariel, Ariel, Ariel Way on the other side of the Hudson Deep in the bosom of suburbia I met a young girl She sang mighty fine Tears on my pillow and Ave Maria
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11 facts about this song
Release Timeline"Ariel" was released in 1977, serving as a single for Dean Friedman's eponymous debut studio album "Dean Friedman."
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant success in the charts, peaking at number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and hitting No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Genre and StyleThe song is categorized as a combination of pop and singer-songwriter styles, characterized by its catchy, storytelling lyrics backed by Friedman’s distinctively soft vocal delivery.
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Historical Context"Ariel" is noted for being one of the first pop songs that depicted a romance with a Jewish girl.
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Musical CompositionThe song features a mixed variety of musical elements, including an interlude performed on a xylophone and a singing style that is nearly spoken in rhythm.
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Geographic ReferenceThe lyrics of "Ariel" refer to life in Paramus, New Jersey, resonating with anyone familiar with the small town landscapes of the 70s and 80s.
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Song Legacy"Ariel" has maintained a lasting impact and is often considered the most recognizable hit of Dean Friedman's career.
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Song's SubjectThe song talks about the singer's love interest, Ariel, who is described as having a free-spirited personality and identifiable with elements of the counterculture of the time.
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Unique Song IntroductionUnlike many pop songs, "Ariel" does not begin with a typical instrumental introduction. Instead, it starts immediately with the vocals.
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Pop Culture Influence"Ariel" is referenced in "Hey Julie" (2001), a song by Fountains of Wayne. The lyric goes, "I'll write about the Denny's and the Dean Friedman record."
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Songwriter's ReflectionIn an interview, Dean Friedman mentioned that he wrote the song in a pie shop and it took him about three weeks to pen the lyrics.
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