"JUST OVER THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE" BY "LOLA AND THE SAINTS"

[spideraxis]

I'm not from Brooklyn, my family is, but I do recall some of this from visiting there. I'll have to rely on memory, for so much of it has changed. I'm sorry to say it's not what it used to be. It has changed, for the worst, and those golden days are gone forever. So many of the new residents have no concept or respect for what it once was. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[jimdoowop]

@spideraxis ..Thanks....We're glad you enjoyed it...At least we have our memories of a great time and place to remember.....

[MVITAC]

I like LanzaFan I grew up in the bushwick section. I lived on Weirfield St off Evergreen Ave, I went to Halsey Jr. HS. There was a gang who's members were older than me at the time they were called the Halsey Bops. They were rough but they looked out for us younger guys in the neigborhood. My family moved in Dec 1958 to Ozone park Queens where I later grew up. Great memories on this video.

[jimdoowop]

@MVITAC Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the video.....

[59cadcoupe]

Nicely done, I grew up in Brooklyn, Williamsburg in the 50's and 60's. My memories are strong and always with me. My wife grew up in Brooklyn too, Crown Heights.

[jimdoowop]

@59cadcoupe Thank You.......I went to High School at St. Francis Prep on N 6th St. Yes, Strong memories still with me also.......

[LanzaFan1948]

I grew up in Bushwick on Broadway and Saratoga Ave. Lived on Jefferson and Cornelia and Halsey Strs in the 50/60s. Now on SI I never go back as the area is ghetto ridden and unsafe. However, they were great days and good mems.

[jimdoowop]

@LanzaFan1948 Yes...They were great days and wonderful memories.

[xthelas]

I grew up in Bath Beach, and this brings back such great memories. Thank you!

[jimdoowop]

@xthelas You are very welcome. We're glad you enjoyed it.... Yes a lot of great memories.

Jim

[cantortany]

Born in the late 1940's I grew up in Brooklyn Lefferts and Washington about 5 blocks from Ebbets field. I sure miss those days and the city of Brooklyn.....The world has gone crazy since then...as those were the years of family, and great fun and friends....YEP I SURE MISS BROOKLYN I go back every few years and cry when I see what has happened to that place called home

[jimdoowop]

@cantortany Thank you for your comment. Yes, the world has gone a bit crazy since then but we still have our memories of a great place to grow up and a much simpler time.

Jim

"Lola and The Saints"

[doowop1942]

@cantortany Corner of washington and crown.. went to erasmus hall... moved there in '57 the year the dodgers moved to L.A.Delived groceries from stores on franklyn ave.(on facebook as richard kaye) look me up.

[love4sweetz573]

i didn't grow up in Brooklyn or in new York for that matter but every time i hear this song it reminds me of the place i grew up and home

[jimdoowop]

@love4sweetz573 Thank you so much for commenting. That's what we were going for. It doesn't matter where you're from. This song brings back your own special memories of a much simpler time and place.

[1951590]

I was born and raised in Gravesend, thanks for the great memories.

[jimdoowop]

@1951590 You are welcome....It was our pleasure to be able to record this song...Yes so many great memories....

[shilo577]

I really loved this song & film but PLeAse, pLEASE...I know I've heard this song before attached to either a TV series or a movie..It's truely driving me nuts!!! Can anyone help me figure out where I've heard it before????

[jimdoowop]

@shilo577 .....This song was the opening theme for a TV series called "Brooklyn Bridge" which aired for, I believe, 2 seasons in the early nineties. The original song was only one minute long and was sung by Art Garfunkel. We wrote additional lyrics and arranged it into a full three minute song. We are glad that you like our version. Thank you for your comment.

Jim McGreevey

"Lola and The Saints"

[Angelzofblue]

I was born in Brooklyn, a block past the army base,,, we had some great times. I wouldn't give up anything. Brooklyn was the BEST as a child. The best era,The whole block was family, watching out for each other. The games we use to play in the streets.. were great....putting the johnny pump on when it got to hot ..lol...nothing will ever bring it back.. I thank God I grew up then,,,Thank you for all the great pictures and ur lovely song...((Hugs))

[jimdoowop]

@Angelzofblue ...You are very welcome...........We're glad you enjoyed it....Yes....Growing up in Brooklyn back then was very special.....So many memories of great times.

Jim

"Lola and The Saints"

[9747rsb]

Listening & seeing these pictures bring Tears to my eyes great memories

[jimdoowop]

@9747rsb .....Yes.....Great memories indeed.....Thank you for listening...

Jim

"Lola and The Saints"

[Robinaphl]

Wow! Nedicks with the square frankfurter rolls! I grew up in Bushwick late '60's and was a teenager in the '70s....3 movies on Saturday at the Loew's Gates...What memories. Thank you so much for this!

[jimdoowop]

@Robinaphl Your very welcome......Yes those Saturdays at the movies were great times......

Jim

"Lola and The Saints"

[AnKaJaDe]

my name is anthony i lived in bklyn grand ave @ st marks ave you made my year thank you im 68 and you brought me back to my youth

[jimdoowop]

@AnKaJaDe Thank you so much Anthony.....It was our pleasure......This has always been such a special song for me... Also reminding me of my youth in Brooklyn when times were so much simpler. We're so glad you enjoyed it...

Jim

"Lola and The Saints"

[ALEX165ALICKI]

@jimdoowop I was born & raised on Myrtle ave in Bed Sty the Fort Green Park Neighborhood Boy they were the days at the Bklyn Paramount & Fox movie house & the Rock N Roll shows with Allan Freed & Murray the Kay. times gone but not forgotten.

[GIJOE149]

Wow. It dusted off some of my memory banks

[cohnnotb4x]

So great!

Dear old dead gone days!!

[Yankfan08724]

Love this song, Just Over the Brooklyn Bridge, Brings back so many good memories of my youth in Brooklyn. Had tears in my eyes !!!!!!

[jimdoowop]

@Yankfan08724 Thank you so much......So glad you liked it.....We really enjoyed recording and performing this song in our shows.

Jim

"Lola and The Saints"

[Ishitonyou666]

this was the years I wish I grew up! Please Excuse my username-I'm a Metalhead LOL

[tcampbellla]

Nice Job!!!

[dolphin330]

I grew up in the late 30s and 40s across the river in Irvington,N.J. where we crossed over the Brooklyn Bridge many times to go to Coney Island. I regularly went to Ebbets Field to see Jackie Robinson, the most exciting ballplayer ever. I wouldn't trade those memories for the world.

[jimdoowop]

@dolphin330 Thank you for your comment.....I was also lucky enugh to get to Ebbets field....What great memories.......

Jim

"Lola and The Saints"

[pajozg80]

I'm from Zagreb (capital of Croatia) and whenever  I listen this song i think of yesterday and do a little traveling through my mind to mi childhood and my old neigbourhood ( soory if I missspeld some words, my english is a little bit rusty) :-)

[jimdoowop]

@pajozg80 Thank you so much...Your English is fine. We're thrilled that you enjoy our song, especially from so far away.......

Jim

[Sheris1029]

Are we in this?

[Dudley1948]

Now that I've listened to this 30 times in a row and seen all these pictures, I sent my wife to bed because she was from Long Island and knows nothing.

Brooklyn will always be home to me.....!!!!!!

[jimdoowop]

@Dudley1948 Thank you so much, Dudley. We're glad you enjoyed it. Brooklyn was such a special place and will always be home to me also. We really enjoy performing this live at our shows.Thanks for your support.

Jim

"Lola and The Saints"

[Dudley1948]

Great video and song.

271 Parkside Ave.

[MrWizard36]

Great Job Guys... Thanks... for the Memories.... 

[jimdoowop]

@MrWizard36

Your very welcome, We're glad you enjoyed it. What a great time and place.

Jim

[doowop1942]

Jim. I don't know if I ever told you. But we moved back to Brooklyn in 1957 exactly three blocks from Ebbets Field. Crown Street Off Franklyn. I was thrilled I would be so close... Then I found out the Dodgers moved to L.A. that same year....#$%^%^&&*

[jimdoowop]

@doowop1942 Wow, Talk about bad timing, Rich...I remember Brooklyn was in mourning for a long time after that.

[doowop1942]

@jimdoowop I know I was pissed.... what a let down...

[scal1007]

this is one of my fav Jimmy Webb songs. Love Artie doing it, but this version is fantastic. Kudos to all involved. More of this...

[jimdoowop]

@scal1007

Thank you for the kind words.....We really enjoy performing this one.

Jim

[doowop1942]

Jim just revisiting. Wow does it bring it all back. The Alan freed shows(went two years in a row) the Make out parties... it goes on and on... RIch

[jimdoowop]

@doowop1942 Thanks Rich....You're the best....Like the song says "Wouldn't trade them for the world"

Jim

[writerpencil]

This is a real time capsule of growing up in Brooklyn during the 50's & 60's. Thanks for making it and posting it.

[jimdoowop]

Thank you so much. It really was a magical time and place.. Life was so much simpler then. We're so glad you enjoyed it.

Jim

[Big66NTall]

RELATE ??? and them some !! Awsome job....A guy from Queens, brought me way back to late 50's early 60"s...Thanx for the posting....Lola & Saints are #1 in my book!! Big John

[jimdoowop]

Many Thanks, John.....Lola and The Saints appreciate your support in helping us to keep our music and our memories alive......

[angelofbebop]

Absolutely beautiful song! Great video, thanks for sharing!

[505damush]

Beautiful... I like this song.. Thanks for posting !

[jimdoowop]

Thanks....We're so appreciative of the response it has gotten......Wish everyone who lives or lived in Brooklyn could see this video....

[DooWopJoe]

Very nice song, Jim, and love the photos, too!

[jimdoowop]

Thanks, Joe............It was such a wonderful time, Wasn't it?

[thecountofbasie]

Nice one...brings back some memories...mostly good ones...thanks for sending this one to me...

[jimdoowop]

Thank you for your comment.......We're glad it brought back some good memories to you.......Jim

[mychueys]

rocknroller Boy

Having lived in Brooklyn most of my life this song truly brings back great memories....they are truly a great group

[jimdoowop]

Thank you so much..We're glad you enjoyed it....Check out Lola and The Saints other videos and our website - lolaandthesaints. Jim

[TheSuntranbus]

can't stop istening to it., and watching the pic's

[katyinnc]

Ditto on that, just keep coming back, the memories are so fantastic, never want to forget them, and this song says it all. Each time I watch, catch a new thing I missed, just awesome. Love it more each time I hear it....Ebbitts field, the paramount, gee, want to cry!!!

[jimdoowop]

Hey Katy, Tears of Joy, I hope, from fond memories of a great time and place.

[katyinnc]

Jim, whenever i recall all the memories, they sure are tears of joy, the words to this song say it all. I Love BROOKLYN and always will, IT will always be home to me, doo wop, doo wop..TY FOR THIS FANTASTIC SONG......And all your other great songs........

[jimdoowop]

Thanks, Katy.....You know what they say - "You can take the girl out of Brooklyn but you can't take Brooklyn out of the girl'....

[katyinnc]

I HEAR you Jim, thats me, lol. Thank you for everything,,,,,

[TheSuntranbus]

Whoever made this video has superb talent..great Jb

[jimdoowop]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Who knows maybe someone will want the song for their Brooklyn commercials. That would be great......

[TheSuntranbus]

should be on all commercials that has to do with Brooklyn..great Job..Great Song

[doowopkid]

Hey Jim,

The video is just fabulous! It brought me some great moments and a tear. The song is just superb!

Thank you for making me part of the video and the magic that Lola & The Saints music brings.

Tony Castro (Variations)

[jimdoowop]

Thanks, Tony. It was our pleasure. Looking for to seeing you at our show at The Red Rose Inn in Plant City, Fl. on Oct. 17th.... Jim

[FiferDrummer]

Hi Jim,

Well you guys did a great job! Hey.. I meant to ask you...Where did you get the pictures of the old AB Philly Regulars? I was a MAJOR AB fan.

Pat

[jimdoowop]

Hi Pat.....I think I just googled amercan bandstand and found some sites with pics...Unfortunately I didn't keep the websites.... Sorry... Jim

[FiferDrummer]

That's ok...you just happened to pick the most popular and my favorite Regulars.

[FiferDrummer]

LOVE this song...I'm almost positive this was the theme song for the TV series Brooklyn Bridge that was on in the 90's...I LOVED that show...watched it every week. Anybody remember it?

[jimdoowop]

It was the theme song for that show. However it was only a 1 minute song. We wrote additional lyrics and made it into a full song. It's available on our latest CD entitled "Forever In Love" through our website - Lola And The Saints - under "Merchandise". I loved that show also. Thank You for your comment. Jim

[lswazzo]

Hi I love the song & Pictures.Les

[jimdoowop]

Thank You, Les....We appreciate it.... We also love the Doowop Cove....Jim

[katyinnc]

What could get better, how I love Brooklyn, how I love this song and Lola and the Saints... TY Jim,!!!

[jimdoowop]

Hey Katy.....Thanks so much.....It's people like you that make it all worth while...... Jim

[chicalee]

great job Jim!!!! great job Lola & The Saints. Chickie

[jimdoowop]

Thanks,Chickie.....Best to Pete...Jim

[hjboy523]

Terriffic!!!!! Brings back a lot of great memories!

[jimdoowop]

Thanks Harry.....Keep Rockin', my friend...Jim

[39doowop]

fantastic song & video,brings me back to

the good old days that i love,thanks jim and all the members of the group for keeping the music alive!! dave s.

[jimdoowop]

Hi Dave.....So glad you liked it....Hope to see you soon...Jim

[saintette]

Fantastic song.....My favorite group of all time.

[bobsdoowopcafe]

Absolutely the best. A great song and pictures to take you back to the good ol days and one great friend singing the lead. my best always to lola and the Saints.

[jimdoowop]

Right back at you my friend.....Keep those doowops spinning, Mr. DJ.....Jim

[doowoplvr]

Geez, you guys keep getting better and better, great job Jim and members of The Saints.

[jimdoowop]

Thank you, doowoplvr for your kind words and continued support...Jim

[Vocallyyours]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!