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

A Nostalgic song about growing up in Brooklyn in the 50s and 60s. But people from anywhere in New York, New Jersey or any big city can relate to it.

[@FernandoLopez-eq7zh]

Damn what a flashback,The Paramount,Memorial park.

[@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))

[@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

[@sgtjeff56]

I admit I never lived in Brooklyn but I spent a lot of time with all my relatives that lived there, visiting and sleeping over as a kid, then as an adult I spent 20 years as a cop in Brooklyn.

[@larryhandler35]

OH, what memories. Lived in East Flatbush on E. 53rd St. Met my wife who lived on the same block. P.S. 208. 50's and 60's, what wonderful times and friends!

[@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?

[@jackwinchester8162]

I loved that show too.

[@kitcat358]

@@jackwinchester8162 It was the theme song and I loved that show too.

[@jackwinchester8162]

@@kitcat358 the theme song was lovely. Ah, my real surname is Martínez :)

[@elizabethsierra3279]

I came from a small but friendly neighborhood in Brooklyn called Red Hook. These pictures bring tears to my eyes. Memories of a bygone era, never forgotten and when I get to New York, at least once a year, I drive down off the Bely Parkway through Bay Ridge to my home. Proud to be a woman from Brooklyn, remembering the old hang outs.. The friends we still have from that era in my life, still can talk to some others have passed. Betty Fitzpatrick

[@jimmcgreevey7399]

I was also born in Red Hook, Betty. One of the slides in the video is actually Visitation Church. Thanks for listening.

[@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.

[@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

[@JK8643]

I grew up, in Brooklyn in the 50's. This work of art is amazing. It recaptures so many of my memories.

[@jimdoowop]

Thank you for the kind words, Jonathan.Yes...Great memories. We're glad you liked it. Jim McGreevey "Lola and The Saints"

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

[@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

[@AlanWilenken]

I just heard you sing that song on Do op on the porch.The pictures are just great. I lived on 55th street and 13th ave. I got drafted from Brooklyn in 1966. Best voice on the porch bar none. Thanks for the memories.

[@jimmcgreevey7399]

Thank you so much for the kind words Alan. I really appreciate it. See you at The Porch.

[@Moira925]

I grew up in Crown Heights in the 60's ..Sterling Place between Troy and Albany Av. What wonderful memories I have of growing up in Brooklyn, the neighbors, my brothers playing stick ball in the street. I remember one day a fire truck from a local fire house was returning from a call and they saw my brothers and friends playing stick ball in the street. They pulled the fire engine over and a few of the firemen got out and played stickball for a little while with the kids!!!

[@christinesforza8600]

I moved to Brooklyn in the 1990s and believe me, I was not prepared to love it, but I remember it as the best place I ever lived. Bay Ridge was wonderful, the people in my building were quiet, clean and polite. It was such a great neighborhood that when family came to visit, all they wanted to do was walk around, enjoy the wide sidewalks and window-shop. We relaxed that way instead of dropping dead in front of a TV. I felt at home immediately and I miss it keenly. Even in the 1990's it was wonderful, and will live in my fondest memories all my life. The song, "Just Over the Brooklyn Bridge", on this trip down memory lane is just great. Thank you for posting this tribute to what life can be when people are kind and real. Loved it.

[@neilhirsch1808]

What wonderful memories. I wonder how many of us are still around to appreciate them. Too many friends from those days are gone.

[@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 !!!!!!

[@katyinnc]

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

[@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"

[@jimdoowop]

Great story and one of the things that made growing uo in Brooklyn great. Things like that just don't happen anymore.

[@1951590]

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

[@cohnnotb4x]

So great! Dear old dead gone days!!

[@BRONXGIRL10]

I loved the show "Brooklyn Bridge", may Gary David Goldberg rest in peace. This television show has never been on dvd. I've been looking for it for years. Even though I'm from the Bronx, I could relate to all the storylines on the show. I loved the original version of this song by Art Garfunkel...and I love the Lola and the Saints' version, too!!!

[@joeasmythe]

East Flatbush was a paradise back in the 30's and 40's, at least to us kids it was. delis on Utica Ave, Nathans, Nedicks, 2 cents plain, egg creams, Dubrows, Coney Island, etc.

[@themoonlites]

To Jim and the gang....congaratulations on this great production!!!!

[@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........

[@saintette]

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

[@ronaldcook8716]

Those were the good old days--------you had fun with your family without worrying about getting hurt.

[@jimdoowop]

+Ronald Cook............You got that right, Ronald. Thanks for viewing. Jim McGreevey "Lola and The Saints"

[@9747rsb]

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

[@MrWizard36]

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

[@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.

[@innertubby]

I spent the first 10 years of my life in Brooklyn. They were happy days. Thanks for the nostalgic journey back in time.

[@jimdoowop]

Salvatore Buttaci Thank you Salvatore. We're glad you enjoyed our song. Yes...Very Happy Days. Jim McGreevey "Lola and The Saints"

[@jeanrodenbough]

Sal, this is familiar to me too in a way. We were at Ft. Hamilton right after the war, and I finished 7th grade there, at PS 104.

[@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......

[@ZengerYT]

My heart never left brooklyn and it never will. Coney Island....Deli......Pizza.....hanging out on 13th Avenue. Oh how I miss it

[@jimdoowop]

+Nick Logan Yes! Me too. Great times.

[@jimdoowop]

Thanks so much Dudley. That is so cool that you still go down to the subway to harmonize. Never forget your roots. Jim "Lola and The Saints"

[@BRONXGIRL10]

Even though I'm a Bronx girl, I've always enjoyed this song, ever since first hearing Art Garfunkel's original on one of the best shows ever (that's still not available on DVD!), "Brooklyn Bridge" with Marion Ross. A superb version of this oh so pretty song, Lola and the Saints!

[@jimdoowop]

Thanks so much for the kind words, We sing this one in all our shows.

[@thecountofbasie]

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

[@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"

[@louisesmoller380]

Great memories......Showed my grandsons the trains with cane seats (I lived on E. 2nd St. right behind the "Culver line"), the trolly ride to Coney Island, and my roller skates with the skate key! Attended PS 121, 226, Midwood (DOXA), and Brooklyn College. Sweet 16 was at the "Elegante" and pictures were taken by the man who worked in the dry cleaners! Life was wonderful, and Mom was home, to boot!

[@justold91046]

Brought back some great memories. Thanks

[@mariagramieri9290]

wonderful memories. made me cry

[@hjboy523]

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

[@philcea1]

This sure brings back old times with a few tears in my eyes. They were greta times and its a shame things changed so quickly. Thanks for the memories.

[@dougnicholson1146]

That was a time of wonderfullness and fun !!!!

[@jimdoowop]

+doug nicholson Many thanks, Doug. Yes it was.

[@laurastrauss2401]

Grew up in Bensonhurst. Went to 186, Seth Low, New Utrecht and my first car was a Chevy. Thanks for those wonderful memories.

[@jimdoowop]

Our pleasure, Laura. Glad you enjoyed it. Jim McGreevey "Lola and The Saints"

[@lindahorne7979]

Wonderful photos & music of yesterday....lots of fun to watch; thank you for doing this for all of us to enjoy!!!! Linda Horne

[@jimdoowop]

Your very welcome, Linda Glad you liked it.

[@larryfried1172]

Great photos...reminded me of my youth...and wonderful great times we all had as families...Thank you for putting this on the Internet.

[@katyinnc]

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

[@Yankfan08724]

BROOKLYN WAS THE BEST PLACE TO GROW UP IN!!!!!!

[@geohabe]

Great job of bringing back the good ol' days! Here's a shout out for my old neighborhoods, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Sheepshead Bay. Needed a reference to "The Baldies are Coming!" and stickball on the streets. George, Veteran of PS 226 and Lafayette H.S.

[@jimdoowop]

Thanks George. We're glad you enjoyed it. Regards, Jim McGreevey

[@GGManic]

+George Haber , Hi G, used to hear about "the baldies", was scared to death of being caught by the baldies.....but never actually saw any baldies or their victims. A myth maybe? There was no shortage of those growing up in Bklyn.

[@jerome648]

How funny! I was a Franciscan Brother for 10 years and in 1966 I was assigned to St. Francis Prep (in Brooklyn). I was only there two years before I was reassigned to Bishop Ford HS.

[@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.

[@Vocallyyours]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!

[@tommyparisi8932]

I remember it well, thanks for bringing them back!!

[@howardhalbreich8044]

the song was sung by art garfunkel on the tv show brooklyn bridge which was on tv in 1991-92 it was a semi autobiography by it's writer producer gary david goldberg.it was one of my favorite shows similar to my own life of 2 brothers growing up in brooklyn in a middleclass working family with many relatives living in the same building or nearby

[@catmint4mrkitty]

I thank God everyday I was born and raised in Brooklyn....

[@Moira925]

I went to Bishop McDonnell High School on Classen Av in 1969-1970. My family moved out to Long Island in July of 1970. My significant other (who is not from Brooklyn) pointed out to me that if someone is born in Brooklyn, and moves to any other city/town, even if they moved when they were 3 months old, they are proud to say they are "from Brooklyn". True, isn't it??

[@philconti1491]

Loved it..grew up in Brooklyn, great days and times, went to St John's Prep Lewis Ave class of 1960..Brooklyn rocked! Never forgot those high school days and Coney days and Downtown Fulton St. Theaters..Jr restaurant..just swells up great feelings and memories of friends and family.. everything was just "right" in our world, those really were the days! God Bless Brooklyn.

[@jimdoowop]

Glad you liked it Phil. Yes, Everything was just right in those days. Regards, Jim McGreevey "Lola and The Saints"

[@VMA225]

Although I come from The Bronx, My Aunt's and First Cousins were from Bay Ridge in Brooklyn just off 59th St.and 5th Ave. And Yes; I was a Lonely Brooklyn Dodger Fan from the Bronx !!! Thanks for the memories of Brooklyn !!!

[@ronaldbennett1758]

Went to P. S. 221 and P.S.91. Started high school in '52. Good times!

[@xthelas]

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

[@gustavejohnson2996]

I WANT THESE DAYS BACK..BUT I JUST CAN'T GET THEM

[@cliffordsmith958]

Great rendition of the theme of one of my favorite TV shows. If I'm not mistaken, That's Pat Mollitieri of American Bandstand at 1:27.

[@FieldBro]

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

[@jimdoowop]

We're glad you liked our song. Thanks. Great place, Great times and Great people.

[@jimdoowop]

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

[@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.

[@lswazzo]

Hi I love the song & Pictures.Les

[@tommycassella7394]

my sister terry, God rest her soul, used to take me to the automat every Saturday. I will never ever forget that.

[@arnieblume4905]

Lived at 35 Crown St,just down from 901 Washington. PS241 -1951 grad Great neighborhood Delivered groceries from Sol's and clothes from National cleaners.

[@amdubov]

All this came back to me immediately. I spent my first ten years on East 17th & Ave. U. I even went to Joe's for Pizza with my mother on (I think) picture #20. Steeplechase I remember so well. The clown at the end of the horse ride who shocked the girls with the cattle prod to get them in a position to blow up their dresses. I loved that part even at 8 years old.

[@vincentpalmierijr5285]

perfect timing because in this world we live in today these memories are precious

[@doowop1942]

We had a Nedicks on Flatbush ave. down the block from my school Erasmus Hall. hung out there for lunch.. Cheap lunch, a dog and the orange drink.

[@veronicamaurer4984]

happy times had a great time growing up in brooklyn will alway be in my heart i love the brooklyn bridge best friends

[@shirleywershba]

It's great to think about at least once a month...the Mardi Gras at end of summer..fireworks on Tuesday nights in the summer...learning to swim in the ocean. Were you a Boy Scout..Did you belong to the Country Club just off the boardwalk..Sussmans?

[@jimdoowop]

Glad it brought back wonderful memories, Maria. A much simpler time and place. Jim "Lola and The Saints"

[@davewessler5033]

My heart and soul never left Brooklyn and never will. Hanging out on 13th ave or Tuesday night fireworks in Coney Island. A great pastrami sandwich or a Nathans hot dog. A 15 cent slice and a 5 cent ride on the Staten Island Ferry. I could go on but what good would it do.

[@jimdoowop]

+dave wessler Just great memories.

[@doowoplvr]

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

[@jimdoowop]

Thank you Veronica.....Lola and The Saints loved recording it as well...

[@jimdoowop]

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

[@jimdoowop]

Yes. It's hard to describe to people what a special experience growing up in Brooklyn was.

[@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

[@shirleywershba]

Brighton Beach, Mardi Gras, Lincoln High and Brooklyn College..Those were the days...but did we realize it then? We do now...And they were great because we were young.

[@jimdoowop]

You got that right, Shirly Jim McGreevey "Lola and The Saints"

[@jimdoowop]

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

[@virginiajeanvernola5002]

u are very welcomed,,,i have tears in my eyes now,,,,,,my heart hears and it knows,, I had moved to fla,and they knew I was from Bklyn,,hehe,,my accent,? I said,,u southern ppl.have the y'all accent,we laughed,,,it is still and always will be my home,,not the Bklyn today,but then,,,,,we had a great life,thanks to my dad,,we even had a summer place in staten island,grandparents lived there,,,,It will always be home to me,,,i moved back,,,hated fla,and its bugs,,,I raised my girls alone,my marriage broke up there after 22 yrs,,,its ok,,,now,my girls love me,i just their mom's day cards and gr,nan cards,makes my soft heart get sentimental all over,,,,,,,,,,oh how I miss those days,,but the memories remain with me,,always,,, a senior now, educated,,widow,,im a poet also,,so I write a lot, worked in nyc,bank in midtown Manhattan,,,so ur very welcomed,,glad u liked my writings,feelings,,im in NJersey now,but I still get homesick ,,,,yes,,even after all those years, moved here 8 yrs ago from staten island,,,,my heart knows,,,,it hears,,,and tears yet,,,,[e-mail] a Brookly new York friend,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,music still great,,,,,,

[@COYOTE165A]

Nothing like growing up in Brooklyn.?The Allan Freed Shows @ the Paramount.? And when the Dodgers won the Series.? What a Block Party we had? Some of the Players lived in my Neighborhood.? I even skipped School the next Day.? Great times.? Long gone.? But not Forgotten.? The best thing was that we all got a long.? In the same Neighborhood.? Whites, Black's Purto Ricans, Etc. Etc.

[@jimdoowop]

So true.A very special time and place. I went to many Alan Freed shows also. Glad you liked it.Please pass on to all your Brooklyn friends. Jim McGreevey "Lola and The Saints"

[@SonofGospa]

+A REDTAIL October 4th 1955 last game and series win at Yankee Stadium...we went nuts! I was 13 years old and and life was amazing. They say you can't go back but I do, in my mind whenever this so called society we have today, gets to be too much to deal with. Brooklyn in the 40's and 50's was my life and those days live in my heart today for as long as I live.

[@softenmydreamswys]

I can never get enough of this recording. I was brought up a few blocks from Ebbets Field, and I can remember hearing the cheers while sitting on my stoop. I formerly subsribed to you as Dudley1948 and Sweetenmycoffeewamk. I have a new name now, part of my tribute to The Casinos, who's recording got my group started. Thanks again for this posting, you guys are great. BTW, at our Brooklyn re-unions, we still walk to our favorite subway site and do some harmony - always young at heart - Dudley

[@jimdoowop]

Thanks Jesse. we're so glad you enjoyed it. Yes, they were great times. We will always remember them. Jim "Lola and The Saints"

[@doowop1942]

I lived at 901 washington ave. at the corner of Crown st. worked on franlyn ave delivering groceries or produce.

[@virginiajeanvernola5002]

in our thoughts and hearts forever,,,,,,,,,,,,,,life growing up in Brooklyn,,,,,a bond,,that will last forever in our minds,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so proud,,nothing like it,,,,,sharing my feelings and many others,,,did not get better than that,we the lucky ones who knew no hardships, middle class people than,,we were the lucky ones ,,,yes,,Virginia. "LG,

[@jimdoowop]

Very well said Virginia. Jim McGreevey "Lola and The Saints"

[@jerome648]

@jimdoowop I taught in St. Francis Prep on N 6th Street in the late 60's. Lived most of my early life in Brooklyn and then returned to teach in Brooklyn College for 20 years. Great place!

[@jimdoowop]

Great memories Arnie...Thanks for watching our video. Jim McGreevey "Lola and The Saints"

[@GIJOE149]

Wow. It dusted off some of my memory banks

[@charlesguinan5095]

Oh what Lovely memories, my heart melts, nice job, grew up in Holy Cross Parrish, lived on Tilden Ave and Nostrand the big six story building. On Tues and friday nights everyone went up on the roof to watch the Fire Works, Mom'Pizza was a $1.00 for a Pie, Charlie & Vinny's was our grocery store, everyone had a tab. Jakes candy store, and the Tailor right across the street. There were a few watering holes, The Amity, Rouses's, The Wright Spot, Duggans, and a few more. Stick ball on 29th St.

[@charlesguinan5095]

Those were the days ❤ God Bless America

[@jimdoowop]

Very True....I moved from Brooklyn to Queens when I was 13 but still went to High School at St. Francis Prep...Also moved to Long Island in 1970.

[@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.

[@bayonnetenor]

Hard to explain this to people who weren't there. I guess it just belongs to us!

[@jimdoowop]

Yeah.....It doesn't get any better than that.

[@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"

[@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