Rockaway Beach
Dee Dee Ramone
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Chewin' at a rhythm on my bubble gum The sun is out and I want some It's not hard, not far to reach We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach Up on the roof and out on the street Out in the playground the hot concrete Bus ride is too slow They blast out the disco on the radio Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach It's not hard, not far to reach We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach It's not hard, not far to reach We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach Chewin' at a rhythm on my bubble gum The sun is out and I want some It's not hard, not far to reach We can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach Up on the roof and out on the street Out in the playground the hot concrete Bus ride is too slow They blast out the disco on the radio Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach Rock Rock, Rockaway Beach So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach So we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
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9 facts about this song
Band Origins"Rockaway Beach" is a song by the American punk rock band the Ramones. Dee Dee Ramone, one of the founding members, played a significant role in creating the song.
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Song Origin"Rockaway Beach" was inspired by Dee Dee Ramone's memories of the summers he would spend at the Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York.
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Chart PerformanceReleased in 1977 as a single from their third studio album "Rocket to Russia," the song reached number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest charting song in the band's career.
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Song StructureEven though the Ramones were known for their fast, loud, and raw punk sound, "Rockaway Beach" is somewhat of an exception because it mixes elements of punk with surf rock, creating a unique blend of music.
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Covers and TributesThe song has been covered by several other bands and artists over the years. Among them are the German punk band Die Toten Hosen and the singer Shonen Knife.
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Musical InfluenceThrough songs like "Rockaway Beach," the Ramones had a profound influence on the punk rock movement, not only in America, but around the world.
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Live PerformancesThe band played "Rockaway Beach" at their very last concert at the Palace in Hollywood, California in 1996.
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Cultural ImpactIn 2014, a street sign honouring the band was unveiled at the corner of 67th Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard, directly referencing their iconic song.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics to "Rockaway Beach" are about skipping school to have fun at the beach, fitting with the song's surf rock style and showcasing the band's nonconformist image.
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