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Ramones — Rockaway Beach
Album: End Of The Century
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Released: 1980
Length: 2:05
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Chewin' out 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, out on the street
Down 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
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' out 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, out on the street
Down 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
We can hitch a ride
To Rockaway Beach

Rock, rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock, rock, Rockaway Beach
Rock, rock, Rockaway Beach
We can hitch a ride
To Rockaway Beach
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100mph of GREAT!!
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 garyalex wrote:

Two minutes and six seconds of perfection.




You said it brother!
Posted 3 years ago by Emmettf    [ Reply ]
This one prooves: I'M STILL YOUNG!
Posted 4 years ago by ybsen    [ Reply ]
Two minutes and six seconds of perfection.
Posted 4 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
It's the late 70s and it's a small club in New Orleans and in the corner these guys are cranking like a motherfucker. Every two minutes it's ONETWOTHREEFOUR and another great tune gets spit out loud and fast.

These guys were so freakin important.
 
Unfortunately Bill doesn't play the good stuff; only their failed attempts at getting a song on the radio like this one and Rock n Roll High School. 
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Thank you for saving me from Disco in the late ‘70s. I am still so grateful. 😎
Posted 4 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
nice combo, Kinks > Ramones
Posted 5 years ago by edgar_f_stone    [ Reply ]
Not on End of the Century.  It's on Rocket to Russia.
Posted 5 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:


I gotta place you can stick that finger you're waggin' at everyone.  They were the "smartest dumb band in the world" which is significantly more than I can say about your musical opinions.
 
I think you have it bang on.  Juvenile crap, and the U2 comment caps it off. 👍👍🤣
Posted 5 years ago by Milesxl    [ Reply ]
Sounds like  are they singing "Rot Away Beach".
Posted 5 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Rockin mix is Stuck on this kick-ass song
Posted 5 years ago by Skopes    [ Reply ]
 below72 wrote:
I'm always amazed at the interest level of this drivel.  The band was totally meaningless to the late 70's and early 80's - and they knew it - which is why most of them are dead or one sandwich short of a picnic.  And oh -
The only band to ever pick up instruments that were more over-rated than the Ramones is U2{#Naughty}
 

I gotta place you can stick that finger you're waggin' at everyone.  They were the "smartest dumb band in the world" which is significantly more than I can say about your musical opinions.
Posted 5 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
A great track.  People say The Ramones have only one song but they do each one is a great one.  Kind of like a slowed down Kinks - All Day and All of the Night (Live) .   ;-) .  
Posted 5 years ago by monbro    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
From The Kinks to The Ramones.

YEAH! 

 
And again today.

Hell, yeah! 
Posted 6 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:

Yup, another dopey over the hill  CLASSIC ROCK fan blathering away. Ramones meaningless to late 70s? You need to retake your History Course dumbass

 
Last I checked it's is or her opinion to like or dislike something.  Nice assumption that they're a Classic Rock fan. How do you know what music they like?  Moron.  I'm sure you dislike lots of music other people like and have bashed said music as well.  smh.
Posted 6 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
The Eurosport TV commercial for the US Tennis Open uses this as the background.
Posted 6 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
From The Kinks to The Ramones.

YEAH! 
Posted 6 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
It's the late 70s and it's a small club in New Orleans and in the corner these guys are cranking like a motherfucker. Every two minutes it's ONETWOTHREEFOUR and another great tune gets spit out loud and fast.

These guys were so freakin important.
Posted 7 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
{#Smile}great song for this rainy morning!
Posted 7 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
this sounds like The Kinks.... generic 

JK {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 7 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 below72 wrote:
I'm always amazed at the interest level of this drivel.  The band was totally meaningless to the late 70's and early 80's - and they knew it - which is why most of them are dead or one sandwich short of a picnic.  And oh -
The only band to ever pick up instruments that were more over-rated than the Ramones is U2{#Naughty}

 
Wow, you really know a lot about things. 
Posted 7 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Müngersdorfer Stadion?
Posted 7 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]

Posted 7 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 melzabutch wrote:
Image result for the ramones gif

 
PERFECT
Posted 7 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
Posted 7 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
Dag, 70 degrees today here in NYC. I'm tempted...

 
It's not hard, not far to reach, 
Posted 7 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 below72 wrote:
I'm always amazed at the interest level of this drivel.  The band was totally meaningless to the late 70's and early 80's - and they knew it - which is why most of them are dead or one sandwich short of a picnic.  And oh -
The only band to ever pick up instruments that were more over-rated than the Ramones is U2{#Naughty}

 
Yup, another dopey over the hill  CLASSIC ROCK fan blathering away. Ramones meaningless to late 70s? You need to retake your History Course dumbass
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Dag, 70 degrees today here in NYC. I'm tempted...
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
This is the musical equivalent of a dune buggy. Just the bare essentials, nothing superfluous, and a lot of fun.
Posted 7 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
I'm always amazed at the interest level of this drivel.  The band was totally meaningless to the late 70's and early 80's - and they knew it - which is why most of them are dead or one sandwich short of a picnic.  And oh -
The only band to ever pick up instruments that were more over-rated than the Ramones is U2{#Naughty}
Posted 8 years ago by below72    [ Reply ]
Image result for the ramones gif
Posted 8 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
What an early, well behaved version... Almost cute!

This one is already a bit faster: {#Clap}

https://youtu.be/3RF5NnifB_0

A perfect 10 for me anyway!!! More Ramones please!


Posted 8 years ago by nickshortie    [ Reply ]
happy b day joey
Posted 8 years ago by tonispizzeria    [ Reply ]
rock rock rock
Posted 8 years ago by baylees    [ Reply ]
 MCKY wrote:
What's not to love?
 
Exactly!

Posted 13 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Who says you need more than 4 chords?
Posted 14 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
I saw these guys in NYC who knows how long ago.
So damned loud! They played one long song separated occasionally by "one two three four".....
My ears were ringing for a week. 
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}  HOO YAH!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 15 years ago by ThirdRail_33    [ Reply ]
What's not to love?
Posted 15 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
RAMONES,the kings of two and a half minutes songs ! Rockaway,,{#Bananasplit}

Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Sweet, I needed this tune right about now...5:50pm
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
Great! It helps to cure the Fridayitis.

Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 allisonscola wrote:


I have a feeling though, that they're talking about the one in New York City, which is absolutely incredible.... end of the A train (yes, Duke's A Train).
 

you are quite correct, it is rockaway beach in queens, thanks for reminding us of one of our greatest musicians regardless of genre' to the DUKE! {#Cheers}
Posted 16 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
could not resist!!! as a former queens guy, i spent many fun days on rockaway beach! never saw the ramones though, but i did catch then at CBGB's!!!! and for that amazing night i bestow a 9   {#Bananajam}they may have ony played three chords, but they played the hell outta them. Here's to QUEENS!!!
Posted 16 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
 suddenchad wrote:
Speaking as someone who grew up near Rockaway Beach many, many years ago, thanks for the memories!
 
I used to go to Rockaway Beach and Riis Park when I was a kid, took the bus across the Marine Park bridge to get there.
Posted 16 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
It's about time you started to rock!
Posted 16 years ago by natebett    [ Reply ]
Exactly what I'd expect from RP.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
I see your Echo Beach and raise you a Rockaway Beach
Posted 16 years ago by mjensen1969    [ Reply ]
Not exactly what I'd expect of from RP, but somehow it fits.
Posted 16 years ago by bugleboy624    [ Reply ]
QueenLucia wrote:
We have to choose??!!! I want both!
Yes & no your not getting it. Either Hippie or Punk - its like you either like Beanbugler or Bacon & Cheese Hambugler but you can't have both!!!
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
just the ticket to get out of the rut and back into the groove. thanks RP
Posted 16 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
Thanks for this, Bill! Ahh, memories...
Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
How did I know this was comming? Oh yeah, I was reading the posts about echo beach.... And that followed "Down by the Seaside" Nice continuity anyway.
Posted 16 years ago by zjustme    [ Reply ]
dogpound wrote:
GREAT segway
I prefer a good old-fashioned bicycle. A lot cheaper, and there's no chance of falling over when the battery runs out.
Posted 16 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
Now we're talkin'! Nothing blows out the cobwebs like a hit of the Ramones.
Posted 16 years ago by diazo    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by dlw728    [ Reply ]
OK, i guess this was their task: "Guys, what the world needs is a full-length song that only has 64 words. GO!" Not usually the neg feedback type, but this one's gonna stick in the head a while i know. Gimme Shatner or some other son of a beach to cleanse it out.
Posted 16 years ago by igwanna    [ Reply ]
Sahara Hotnights performs a great cover of this, at a snappier tempo and less zombie droning. :)
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
arserocket wrote:
I love it ..... give me this over Pink Floyd any week
We have to choose??!!! I want both!
Posted 16 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
Speaking as someone who grew up near Rockaway Beach many, many years ago, thanks for the memories!
Posted 16 years ago by suddenchad    [ Reply ]
cobalt789 wrote:
I've been to Rockaway Beach (Oregon) and it sucks about as much as this song does.
I have a feeling though, that they're talking about the one in New York City, which is absolutely incredible.... end of the A train (yes, Duke's A Train).
Posted 16 years ago by allisonscola    [ Reply ]
cobalt789 wrote:
I've been to Rockaway Beach (Oregon) and it sucks about as much as this song does.Posted 16 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Honeyman    [ Reply ]
I love it ..... give me this over Pink Floyd any week
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
What? No Heartbreakers Beach Party!
Posted 17 years ago by MonkeyPod    [ Reply ]
Good Old Rock and Roll ....
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
so what if it was the ramones, that song sucks!
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
crowhog2000 wrote:
That's part of the allure of RP for me, you never know what you're gonna get next. .....so why did you rate this a '10' then?
sorry...the post was cryptic. Not unusual for me. I meant they both surprised me (in a good way). I _love_ the Ramones. Rocket to Russia was one of three "anthem" albums for me during high school (1976-1979)...(the other two were Talking Heads '77 and Elvis Costello This Year's Model).
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
OK, Martha and the Muffins surprised me (nice), but then followed by this? Rock. Punk.
That's part of the allure of RP for me, you never know what you're gonna get next.
Posted 17 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
OK, Martha and the Muffins surprised me, but then followed by this? Rock. Punk. we need a pogoing banana
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
So god awful.
Posted 17 years ago by aronson    [ Reply ]
GREAT segway
Posted 17 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
All right already! I'm awake! Thank You Very Much! Nothing like having my Linux Box set to turn on the sound before the sun shines. Love you guys! Dave in Music City USA
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Unless you were around at the time, you have no idea what a breath of fresh air the Ramones were after enduring years of artsy-fartsy prog rock in the early 70's.
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
A nice beach theme going. Now all it needs is Frank Zappa's "Let me take you to the Beach".
Posted 17 years ago by aflanigan    [ Reply ]
I think I see a theme here... Anyway, this song reminds me too much of high school.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
Dieu est grand et Joe Ramones est son prophÚte !!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by mavi    [ Reply ]
Unless you were around at the time, you have no idea what a breath of fresh air the Ramones were after enduring years of artsy-fartsy prog rock in the early 70's.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Wow, flashbacks! Beach 116th street in Rockaway, where the cool kids from Astoria NY claimed as their turf!!! OK, back to being an old guy now...
Posted 17 years ago by SomeOldGuy    [ Reply ]
YESS! see? there is more to the ramones than "i wanna be sedated!" now i wanna sniff some glue! nothing quite like seeing these guys live when they were still on drugs.
Posted 17 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
stevesaw wrote:
Man, these guys totally ripped off "Rock and Roll High School" - oh yeah, they did that too.
Ha. That's what I was going to say. About 60% of their catalogue sounds like the same song - but what a song!
Posted 17 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
7:29 am - Ramones - Rockaway Beach 7:25 am - Martha & the Muffins - Echo Beach 7:20 am - Led Zeppelin - Down By the Seaside Beach set! Get me away from the snow!
Posted 17 years ago by civey    [ Reply ]
stevesaw wrote:
Man, these guys totally ripped off "Rock and Roll High School" - oh yeah, they did that too.
This, was before, that.
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Man, these guys totally ripped off "Rock and Roll High School" - oh yeah, they did that too.
Posted 17 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Three chords and Power. I'm back in college at the back room of the Varsity Grill.
Posted 17 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
I have hitched a ride to Rockaway Beach, a number of times - and as I remember it, I was humming this little ditty under my breath every time.



Posted 17 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Squidish like the Ramones on the beach!
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]