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Washington Square
294
Jazz
Washington Square was released on August 26, 1965 by RCA Victor/Legacy as a part of the album Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye
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Release DateAugust 26, 1965
LabelRCA Victor/Legacy
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM127

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Marilyn Maye
Marilyn Maye
Vocals
Manny Albam
Manny Albam
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bob Goldstein
Bob Goldstein
Songwriter
Manny Albam
Manny Albam
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Joe Rene
Joe Rene
Producer
Mickey Crofford
Mickey Crofford
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

From Albany through ol' K.C
To California's coast
They're talkin' 'bout a famous place
And they say it's the most
I've got a story to convey
If you've got the time to spare
I'll tell you how I made my way
One day to Washington Square
I thought I'd take a city break
Make the New York scene
I tried to find a place to go
To change the same old routine
I grabbed a cab
Ran up a tab
Till I hardly had the fare
In Greenwich Village I got out
Made straight for Washington Square
The air was filled with love and song
There's freedom ev'rywhere
I get the feeling I belong
Cause I found happiness there
Yes, I contend the living end
Is to live without a care
I've seen the light, the world's all right
Right here in Washington Square
I sent back for my swinging group
Piano, drums and bass
And as we played, each sound we made
Seemed to rock the whole place
We knew this was the scene for us
And we dug the whole affair
We've got a home, we'll never roam
Far from Washington Square
Well, you can pedal or bike
Or take the turnpike
Go good old U.S. 1
You can come by plane or train
If you like ride a bus or walk in the sun
Just make New York by hook or crook
And then when you're finally there
Get in the march beneath the arch
Make it to Washington Square
Come on to Washington Square
You gotta get to Washington Square
Make it to Washington Square
Written by: Bob Goldstein, David Shire
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