Alabama - Dancin', Shaggin' On The Boulevard (Official Video)

[@BarbaraMorris-z4s]

These were the best days in MB

[@bradkinard6097]

As one of the dancers in this video, I love reading all the comments. Life was simple back then. Hang out with friends, dance on the weekends. It was pure and it was fun. Love seeing how this song takes everybody back to a simpler time.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Oh, definately! Takes me back!

[@sumrica]

Looks like everybody had dancing shoes.

[@timothylewis2450]

It was a wonderful time! Let me say all the dancers were great!

[@marywood772]

This is a treasure to watch. Takes me back to better, kinder times

[@dave27889]

Thank you for this I am 62 and still love this video. The song is good but video is great. Beach music forever!!!!

[@tatersalad2067]

Sign used to say “Free beer tomorrow” at the Bowery. RIP to the Pavillion.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Did anyone ever see the Movie, Shagging? I had it on a VHS Tape, wore it out, was a great fun movie!

[@wsld1]

As so many posters have mentioned, MB will never be the same without The Pavilion. Biggest Mistake Ever.

[@jimhackman1030]

Simple Times just having fun

[@jerryhubbard4461]

So many people will never know what it was like in Myrtle Beach South Carolina back in the 60's-80's. A time for innocence and just plain fun. No matter where you go in this world, they're no other beaches like Myrtle beach was during that time period. None in California, Florida or New Jersey. It has changed now. The Famous Pavilion is gone for some reason we don't know. Drugs have taking over parts of Ocean Blvd. Prostitutes all over the place, black bike week out of control with their vulgar dressing and actions in front of little children. This song that Alabama plays here is what it was like back then. It will never be the same again. I am one of the fortunate to have experienced this error.

[@kathrynmiller9622]

You said it. What a time to be young!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@terrybialowas2641]

Loved Alabama from the first time I heard them on the radio and now I have a home in Myrtle Beach and eventually I will have to pay a visit to the Bowery.

[@kimrnnr4666]

Go there! Their current house band is fantastic and reminds me of Alabama. The Bounty Hunters

[@director7685]

This is literally where Alabama became known. The Bowery Pub in Myrtle Beach.

[@Michael-y6w2i]

This is such a great song and a great video but are are wondering what the dance the people are doing. Love it and brings back good ole memories. Thanks Alabama

[@jaykomedia9005]

RIP myrtle beach and thanks for the memories of years gone by

[@TimmyNeilson]

Yeah, that place is full of m13

[@darrylelkins681]

Myrtle Beach's Best Days Ever................Long gone now

[@Fiberglasser03]

This has to be one of the greatest country songs to date. Singing about something real, not what will "sell" in today's industry. One of the greatest country bands (if not the best) of all time.

[@fredforsythe7583]

This not a country song, it's a beach music song. It is my favorite video of all time.

[@davidwadsworth8982]

Country's G O A T Band. Always wished they had called themselves Auburn.

[@092119761]

I'm 34 years old and when I was a teenager the strand at Myrtle beach was the place to be on the weekends. This song sure does bring back some great memories. I wish my kid would get to experience the strand the way it use to be. Now there's nothing up there.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Those times are over, sure wish I could bring them back! Had so much fun growing up! God Bless and be safe!

[@Naturerockwood]

Yep street walkers and meth and wierdos now . Big difference .

[@judithbishop993]

AMEN, HON. SO VERY TRUE!

[@myredeemerlives0923]

Hey brother dirty myrtle still happening but nothing like when we was teens 33 now miss those days

[@patcarrion3652]

Lots of fun. 👍🇺🇸

[@donnamclawhorn4573]

Sad Day : Rest in Peace Jeff Cook. Thank you for sharing your guitar and fiddle skills with the world. November 9, 2022

[@jennysmith3631]

They need to bring back more dancing and socializing like we had back then. It definitely unites people ❤️😊

[@MultiSteveB]

There are independent dance studios sprinkled all over! One might be closer than you realize. Plus, event halls and organizations like Elk's Lodges often host dance events.

[@troydaigle7902]

Somehow, Alabama's music never gets old...just timeless

[@raeharris7087]

So true!

[@randylowe6304]

Mmkcand sunshine band

[@randylowe6304]

Mmkcand sunshine band

[@GreenRiver72]

This song and video have aged so beautifully.

[@DanielHawley-y5e]

The dance is called shagging love the video Alabama is one of the greatest bands ever

[@tinamwhitt58]

This is beach music you right and I remember how young I was when I first heard this song I was 21 years old and I loved it the and I love it now and will be 60 year old may 19 1963

[@tinamwhitt58]

I was born at this date but on may 19 ;2023 I will be 60 years old I'm getting married in April 2023 somtime

[@DeloriseCarmichael]

Child of the 60's & 70's. Grew up going to Myrtle every summer, missing the Sun Fun festival would have been the worst thing ever! Lol. Being from SC, the saying was...if you hadn't been to Myrtle or Folly during the summer, you hadn't been anywhere. That's why I love this song. We walked everywhere and didn't realize we were having the time of our lives. Ah nostalgia...I can still remember the smells of Hawaiian Tropic and ocean. And we danced our feet off, even us kids. Everytime I hear this song I still shag a few steps and smile. Thank you Alabama for capturing my youth 😊

[@JoelCollins-f2n]

Hello 👋 Deloris, how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Joe Michael and I live in Denver Colorado, you seem like a real country girl

[@kathrynmiller9622]

You have hit the nail on the head. Myrtle Beach, the strand, Hawaiian Tropic, the pavilion and music. Every summer in the 60's and 70's. Needless to say everyone we got to meet. You bet, the memories are awesome.

[@jennifercuomo]

Oh nostalgia! I was born in the 80s but I am an old soul and feel like i should have been here for this 50ish era, cruising the strip in a convertible. I wanna go dancin, shaggin on the boulevard.

[@AnthonyJackson-v6e]

Great Memories!

[@douglasheller1260]

Since the first time I saw this video. I've been in love with the girl at 1:41. Don't tell my wife! 😄

[@troydaigle7902]

Some of these comments date back up to 11 years ago....how time has passed without us noticing....but December 2021 still a classic

[@mxwells216]

Oh don’t worry. I’ve noticed

[@adamtrogdon959]

@@mxwells216me too

[@glennschlegel7160]

Still in 2024

[@troydaigle7902]

@@mxwells216 ME TOOO

[@mariannecarlisle3460]

When I hear this song I am at Bradley Beach N.J. for Country Night at the Gazebo for Line and Partner dancing with Don and Linda..Don always played this I can feel the Ocean Breeze in my face when I hear this...

[@JoelCollins-f2n]

Hello 👋 Marianne, how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Joe Michael and I live in Denver Colorado, you seem like a real country girl

[@patriciagreig1009]

I love is song

[@tinawhitt1405]

Alabama is great

[@HotRodDad]

Needed an escape from the world today, and looked up this song. I loved it when it came out, and played it often. It’s just like an old friend I haven’t seen in years. Thank you Alabama!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Had the VHS video of The Shag, was so good wore it out! Still love this song! I know what ya, mean, an oldie and good friend!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I loved the movie and loved this song! Good taste in music! Enjoy!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Hot Rod Dad! I loved this song and the movie! My VCR died but still love this song! Enjoy! Life too short not to listen to what ya love! Me too! God bless!

[@scrubbingdoubles8585]

Jesus loves you

[@pattymoody2405]

Same here, it's like an old friend you haven't seen in a long time.

[@vickystutts2379]

1974 I met my husband at the Spanish Gallion 💙💙Still together- but those younger days - 1974 - oh my!! This song takes me back to that magical time when those teenage hormones raged!! Miss those teenage hormones 🤗🤗

[@sheriorr2261]

Me too.

[@sabattles2012]

Love this song wish country music was still like this

[@drewsims3823]

Me too.Alabama was one of a kind.

[@donawhitehart-harris6501]

This is beach music

[@brentwoods6158]

Me too sandy

[@melissacollins783]

Man....I used to watch my dad dance to this song when i was a kid in around 1992. That's what i will always remember when i hear this song.💓

[@melissacollins783]

@@drewsims3823 they STILL are one of a kind.😉

[@tinamwhitt58]

Great beach song I was born may 19 1963 and will be 60 years old may 19

[@DaveWollenberg]

Alabama hit #3 in Billboard, 9-20-97. No offense meant here, gang, but, God bless! It's how I ALWAYS end my comments. God bless,especially to the Alabama cousins!

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Shagging at Myrtle Beach back then❤️❤️❤️

[@lindalee5493]

Yes I love this song. I grew up going to Myrtle Beach and continued after I married my husband . We have listened to Alabama play at the Bowery long before they became famous . I love these guys. They are just good ole country Boys and I hate that they grew up and got old like me. But I still have my memories of standing in line to buy tickets to see their concerts in many cities .

[@Mdh42-y9i]

My grandmother Bouncing Betty was the back up dancer I was 6 months old at the bowery on 9th Avenue in Myrtle Beach SC miss its much

[@MountainManSc]

Myrtle Beach is so sad today compared to the 60's and 70's. I wish I could go back in time..... but I still have the memories!

[@michaelballard162]

MountainManSc bike week was pitiful too

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I hear ya!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Memories, that's a good thing!

[@deb1857]

I do too, was such a wonderful time !

[@allthings80swithgarrett42]

This was filmed in Wilmington, NC😁

[@PhillipBrower-c1j]

I am 70 years old and not only does this tune just slow everything down a relaxing notch but the words paint such great memories of Myrtle Beach from my high school and college years when all it took was “let’s go to the beach this weekend” to get a group up for the 3 hour drive….and there we were cruising the boulevard. This is my favorite songs of all time because of the way it captures that slice of my life. Many thanks for the memories

[@stegil56]

This is the Myrtle Beach of my teen years!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Love this song, saw the Movie! It was so much fun to watch but it was on VHS Tape and no longer have a player! Loved this song!

[@robertforrest9021]

And damn weren't those the days. If only we had a Way Back machine

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

@@robertforrest9021 You can say that again! I was born in 1953! I am still loving this~ Hope you are well! Enjoy 1

[@katelynbrown98]

Is this from a movie? If so, which one? I just got this song stuck in my head after not hearing it for many years.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

@@katelynbrown98 I had it on VHS, not sure if on anything else!

[@OldNorthStateJunkRemovalLLC]

This Myrtle Beach was a great place to go! Now, you couldn't pay me to go there. It's turned into an over grown thug city. It's a shame the city officials let it become like it has. Was such a beautiful fun family place to vacation.

[@raylindsey9079]

Midland is making country great again!

[@dave27889]

One of the best Beach music songs ever. Went to most of these places in South Carolina. I am from Eastern North Carolina. 64 years old and have listened to Alabama. Craig Woolard of the Band The Embers is my 4th cousin.

[@angelaallen340]

So glad to see Alabama's still in it.....still doin..it.......

[@JohnnyGardner-b2l]

I was just at the Bowery and ate at Peaches Corner yesterday lol

[@MrDanBlather]

Alabama. it doesn't get any better.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I agree! Saw them several times in Cincinnati! They were fantastic!

[@marlamiller5708]

Absolutely!!!

[@proudhunter85dirty]

Amen, Brother!

[@tinamwhitt58]

I love this beach song I first heard this song when I was 21

[@mustangpatty51]

Gosh, watching this brings back a few memories...Seeing Alabama at the Bowery when I lived in South Carolina..One of the best country groups ever and the nicest guys. They kept their country roots. Great song!!

[@davidwadsworth8982]

I had a rag top way back before kids.68 Le Man's, summer cruising Jersey Shore and upstate N Y at Sylvan Beach .But I did make it to Myrtle Beach in 1971 weekend from Fort Benning. Went to the Pavilion,great place. Why did it close?

[@sharonwismer5517]

Love the music, cruised alot in the 60's. My hubby restored a '57 T-bird just like the one in the video. We visited Myrtle Beach later in life. Would have loved to visit back when!

[@JoelCollins-f2n]

Hello 👋 Sharon, how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Joe Michael and I live in Denver Colorado, you seem like a real country girl

[@Venetiababy1]

Great song! I used to play this CD when I was on break in clubs..

[@joekessler8501]

I still hate that the Pavilion and the rides were torn down - MB just isn't the same as when I was growing up in the 60s, 70s, and 80s when I was young.

[@samhorner7769]

I was never in Myrtle Beach but the same is true for most all the great places I grew up with as well! I know life goes on but wish more could be saved. I do when I can however minor.

[@stegil56]

I was there the beginning of the farewell season!

[@mickeyrob]

Kind of why I come to watch this video. I can get a glimpse of when it was a fun, family vacation place. My dad grew up in SC, so we spent a lot of time in MB in the 70s and 80s. Smaller motels that didn't block out the sunlight and mom and pop places that were fun to go in.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Nothing is the same as when we grew up! Younger generation took over! I have to listen to the oldies! I am so glad I grew up when I did! Best music! Best of times until Viet Nam interrupted us! There was music then, but memories of that time, haunt me!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Nothing is the same as when we grew up! I was born in the 50's! I have seen so many changes in music! Love this!

[@bifferstaff21]

As a product of the 00’s, shagging has a very different meaning for us, especially being from the UK 😂 brilliant country song nevertheless

[@raeharris38]

I love this song ! Love walking on boardwalk hearing bama music while walking

[@teresagiovannangeli786]

Hey! How many hits does Alabama have? How many championships does Alabama have? You do the math.Long live the band Alabama and ROLL TIDE! HEY GEORGIA-You played a great game in the championship! Hats off to you!

[@teresagiovannangeli786]

Alabama will always be one of the greatest bands in the world!! I am a Tuscaloosa native and just in case you have been living under a rock we also play a little FOOTBALL!!!

[@millerforester6237]

A little is a lot. Can you say CLEMSON.

[@AnthonySexton-uv7mg]

Wish the pavilion was still there.

[@1goeers]

My family came to MB every summer in the mid 80's-early 90's from West Virginia... It's the last place I saw my Mom before she passed...a piece of my soul will always be there.

[@janjones4960]

THIS IS HOW YOU SHAG !!!!!!!!!!!!! 22222 the music!!! NOT JUST DOING STEPS !!

[@robertforrest9021]

These guys ARE Myrtle Beachs best ambassadors

[@brendarewan7441]

Just heard this song during a dancercise class I started attending in 2022. Love it. In 2023 I asked a classmate who was singing it and she said it was Alabama. I couldn’t believe it. It didn’t sound like a country song to me. Googled this song and started doing some of the steps I have learned. 😊👏🏽

[@chris2302]

I grew up in North Carolina and spent a lot of time in Myrtle Beach and Charleston when I was growing up so this song has always been and always will be very special to me.

[@claracarter82]

This song came out when we were vacation in Myrtle Beach love that song ever since, every time I hear makes me wanted DANCE.

[@troydaigle7902]

STILL JAMMIN in 2020 y'all....never gets old

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Me, too!

[@georgebaggio1972]

Its amazing how 3 family members get a long to make good music

[@ggsraggyful]

Alabama, Shagging On The Boulevard oh yeah. Love you Alabama.

[@robertforrest9021]

Spent way too many nights in the Bowery watchin these guys get famous

[@robertstroud5750]

My Dad was raised in Myrtle Beach. I have many memories of being 5-6 years old and visiting my Grandmother, in the 70s . Went to visit my Aunts and Uncles in the 80s/ very early 90s. All have passed away. The Pavillion was always a comfort to see and took me back to simple times. PISSED me off when they tore it down. Myrtle Beach has turned to absolute trash and tackiness since. Hell, even the Swamp Fox Coaster gives you a concussion these days. Or it did last time I went, about 7 years ago.

[@MrRfd30529]

Country legends. Awesome music!

[@bobrulejr.4057]

I am 72 now and in my day was a good dancer. But coming from the Philly area, we did not dance or even heard music like this. I wish I had as that dance looks like a ton of fun.

[@kathrynmiller9622]

It was back in my day and still is one of the smoothest dances you can do.

[@jessieramer5360]

Great country music wish country was like this again

[@MrSteeles912]

+jessie ramer While Alabama was a country band, this song is beach music.

[@martyaustreng2100]

it is very famously played in Myrtle Beach at the beach bars , where they still shag today

[@Mollie20091]

I know just about every thing they are talking about in this song... it is sad that most of the places are just memories now. The spanish galleon is still up in North Myrtle Beach I have never been there but my cousins have

[@martyaustreng2100]

Mollie Smith Oh the Spanish Galleon , I have not thought about that place in years !

[@Mollie20091]

I assume it is there still like I have said that whole area has changed drastically. do you remember crazy zacks?

[@sandragray8722]

I can remember dancing (Shaggin) for many years.

[@cyncyndominguez777]

❤ when I was in the hospital depressed in a wheelchair this song made my heart happy!! ❤

[@spacetrucker2952]

I get depressed from driving all night every night for my job, but alabama makes it go more smoothly.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Amen, I agree! Songs to sing to, makes it a lot of fun!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I have the Serius Radio in my car! Non-stop music! Love it and sing all the time!

[@mickeylockwood6099]

Love

[@mickeylockwood6099]

Love

[@jdgunn6109]

A Spring Break (THE Purdue University) classic...I've been to every spot in this video

[@raeharris38]

I love it when you walk on the board walk hear there music playing!

[@Fred-wy4ix]

The best time in the history of Country Music coming from the likes of Alabama, George Strait, Alan Jackson, just to name a few, made life so easy to deal with. There was a song for everything that we were experiencing. Days gone by will never be forgotten because of the tapes, records, and their concerts.

[@pamsloan8969]

Some of the best times of my life "Shagging on the Boulevard" on Ocean Boulevard!

[@jdcapps21]

Public sex is not legal

[@JessDavis]

I grew up on Ocean Drive.... 💗

[@timothylewis2450]

@@JessDavis Me too. Born & bred. 😎

[@jennyjames11able]

the strand is just not the same anymore the pavilion is gone and that is a sure shame that there will be kids who will never know what a great place it was

[@proudhunter85dirty]

It seriously doesn't get any better than this!

[@jetdrums1]

Classy dancing, healthy looking kids...love it!!

[@hunggrapes5532]

Right, no fat ass kids here that sit in their closet with their fancy cellphone, checking Facebook every 5 sec,s

[@mollyoshea4705]

@@hunggrapes5532 😂😂 most ppl my age sit in what they call their "depression liars" for days at a time

[@sloopynumber1]

As a baby boomer I experienced all this -- making the scene on the strip, dancing to live music at clubs, swimming and suntanning at beaches -- I never thought it would end. This music brings it all back. Miss it more than I can say.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I too am a Baby Boomer, and I loved this song and the Movie!

[@KodyFail]

I do love class cars

[@claytonking70]

The Bowery boys at it again

[@ftjax]

Our band played the old Pavilion 64/65/66..The Bowery was where we went between shows for beer

[@MonkeyMoNk2008]

I was born in 1990 and when I was young, but old enough to remember how it was those were the best times. Myrtle Beach will never be the same and its a shame that the pavilion was closed down, it was a historical landmark and well appreciated and fun place for family. Im glad to say that I was there the last day it was open. I miss the old M.B. so many great times.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Born in the 90's, you will never know exactly what those days were like! They were magical!

[@sheriorr2261]

I don't know why they close and tear down the places that make the beach so much fun. All they do is put up high rise condos and destroy the soul and history of Myrtle Beach, Panana City, Daytona The list goes on. The places of our good times and memories. I guess it's called progress but the steal the heart and soul of so many places. My grandkids will never experience dancing, shagging on the boulevard. What a horrible injustice progresd has done to these generations. Love love Alabama song. The were one of the greatest bands. I'm 73 and I miss cruising , the Pavilions , where young people playes the juke box, danced, laughed and met people from all over. No guns just fun.

[@ObsidianRose10]

2025 we rocked the club tonight with this one!!!!!

[@fredpamalexander6406]

My Mom's favorite vacation spot N. Myrtle Beach before she passed in 2020.

[@noahpreslar148]

So sorry for your loss.

[@ronstanford1284]

I'm 64 now.. I ran away from home when I was 14.. Thumbed my way to OD... got laid for the first ... I so much 😍 those days. Your right about it's not the same... Got to see so much beach music.

[@cwenglert6068]

The perfect mix of country and Carolina Beach music.👍✌️🖖😎

[@jamesklapetzky8633]

I agree 100% that this was when the Good Country music was alive.

[@northgagal100]

It never gets old !

[@ZachWalters-k5y]

is this southern yacht rock?

[@R4everAcousticHucks]

Oh those were the days here in South Carolina!

[@ftjax]

In 1961 I was a kid at USC & one night I drank a lot of that rot-gut draft beer at the Bowery...next morning I went to Sloppy Joes' to eat breakfast, got sick & vomited my guts out. I stayed in the sun so long I blistered my legs so bad I couldn't walk....

[@mattosmond5919]

Mark Herndon didn’t play the drums on the recording. He was primarily a live drummer. He did record the drums on their biggest hit Mountain Music but session drummers did record most of the songs.

[@THEHERMANATORANDSPURGLE2833]

When Rivers Ave in North Charleston wasn't happening on a summer cruise, Friday or Saturday night, we'd book up to Myrtle to cruise the boulevard which was always happening. Summerville, where I'm from and Myrtle Beach just aren't the same. '70s and early '80s Myrtle were the best. ✌️

[@eejit70]

Proper SHAGGING music 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrWc867]

Being over 50, married for over 20 years with kids, this make me really miss those days. Part of me feels trapped and "jealous" but a bigger part of me makes me feel very blessed to be with my family. Thinking back those days seemed "Fun" but they were very lonely when I was young. Also remind myself that all these people are around my age now and in similar circumstances. We all were young, partied without a care never thinking it would end. Now were all old folks and it's the younger generations turn. Still we had it better in socialization and safety, then now days.

[@LloydMacDuff]

I miss these guys

[@tracysumner9557]

You got that right

[@BIJOUX623]

There is only ONE ALABAMA, Wish they never gave up the band! They are truly missed!

[@adamjackson7888]

I’m from WV. I had my senior trip and honeymoon in Myrtle. One of my favorite places on earth.

[@vickiehanson4241]

Love this song and video by Alabama. They captured Myrtle Beach exactly during my teen years and after with my husband, now deceased. Brings back so many memories! ❤

[@brendlewoodard8098]

Wish we could bring these times back. These were good times are you sure don't have country music nowadays like Like they did then this country music today is not country music