Reader Forum: Shore stories

Sunday, May 28, 2006

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Does the Drifters' song, "Under the Boardwalk," bring back any great memories of your time at the shore? If so, tell us in an e-mail. Include your name and home town (where you now live). We'll post the best stories here.

To get you in the mood (you'll have to provide your own musical accompaniment):

Under The Boardwalk

Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof
And your shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fire-proof
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk) people walking above
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be making love
Under the board-walk (board-walk!)

From the park you hear the happy sound of a carousel
Mm-mm, you can almost taste the hot dogs and French fries they sell
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

Oooooh, under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk) people walking above
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be falling in love
Under the board-walk (board-walk!)

-- The Drifters

First published on May 28, 2006 at 12:00 am