Rockaway Beach (song)
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"Rockaway Beach" is a song by American punk rock band Ramones, released in 1977 from the band's third studio album Rocket to Russia. The song was written by bassist Dee Dee Ramone in the style of the Beach Boys and early surf rock bands.[4] The song is about Rockaway Beach in Queens, where Dee Dee liked to spend time. Guitarist Johnny Ramone claimed that Dee Dee was "the only real beachgoer" in the group.[citation needed] Released in 1977, it was the Ramones' highest-charting single in their career, peaking at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5]
Quick Facts Single by Ramones, from the album Rocket to Russia ...
"Rockaway Beach" | ||||
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Single by Ramones | ||||
from the album Rocket to Russia | ||||
B-side | "Locket Love" | |||
Released | 1977 | |||
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Length | 2:06 | |||
Label | Sire | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dee Dee Ramone | |||
Producer(s) | Tony Bongiovi, Tommy Ramone | |||
Ramones singles chronology | ||||
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Audio | ||||
"Rockaway Beach" on YouTube | ||||
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