In this age of (legally!) downloadable music, I have found just about every obscure song I can recall from my entire life. Save one.
The singer was a girl/woman. The song was on a 45. I remember the house I lived in when I had the 45, but not the exact year. I will say that I believe I lived in this house from around '67 to maybe '69, give or take a year on either end.
The name of the song might have been Down By The Sea. It could’ve been on the A-side or the B-side, dunno. I can only remember some of the chorus, and only paraphrased at that, most likely. As follows:
Oh how I wish (that) you were here with me down by the sea
My very very vague recollection of how the singer sounded makes me think it might’ve been Ronnie Spector, but I don’t trust that memory.
It was a hit for Phil Phillips With The Twilights (1959), Del Shannon (1982), and The Honeydrippers (1985). Maybe you heard a female vocalist singing it?
Thanks, Walloon, but I don’t think that was it. Anytime I’ve searched, your suggestion is what I seemed to end up with, but it’s my recollection that the rhythm and/or pacing of the song was different. I remember the Honeydripper’s take from '85. Haven’t heard the other versions, tho. I also know the quoted lyrics aren’t what I remember.
dropzone, check your email for one kiss. The sample ended just before the chorus that’s been stuck in my head off and on for almost 4 decades, but I’m excited that this is it! The rhythm of the song and the voice both appear to be what I remember! I will be ordering off the link you provided. Thank you so much!
