Poor Side Of Town - Johnny Rivers - with lyrics

[@tedralko1876]

My folks weren't much for nurturing. At 13 in the mits of the Beatles and all, like that kind of young music and stuff, my mother would watch tv like Andy Williams and this one I recall. I would come to the living room couch and sit with her. Nice times, but, now at the age of 71 I've been enjoying this song singing it at karaoke. ----- Grateful Ted.-----

[@craigdavid7792]

The good songs never fade

[@tedralko1876]

Like Summer Rain

[@walterfechter8080]

A couple walking hand-in-hand along a sidewalk -- the warm summer sun filtering through shade trees -- with this tune playing all around them. The gorgeous background vocals and flute augment Johnny's fantastic and soulful voice. This heavenly, sweet and nostalgic tune instills beauty, hope and love within the human heart -- and man, we can certainly use that in 2022. Thanks Chris' Lyrics.

[@mikebuck8846]

WE heard this daily back in the sisxties...WLS radio, This tune still touches my heart in so many ways...Like so many more from that time.....Peace and Love...

[@walterfechter8080]

@@mikebuck8846 -- It's funny/strange, that, just this morning as awakened, this tune began streaming through my mind. Odd, but wondrous. Maybe -- just maybe, my heavenly-resplendent wife wanted to send a "message" to me. This was one of our favorite tunes. Barb (RIP) Take care, Mike Buck.

[@mikeloghry9521]

Yes and now in 2023

[@mikeloghry9521]

@@mikebuck8846 i use to listen to WLS. Back in the day.

[@CleberVieiraOficial-io4fp]

Anyone watching in 2024?

[@thomasallen6285]

I am

[@hollysamson3808]

I was 16 when this song came out

[@CleberVieiraOficial-io4fp]

@@hollysamson3808Beautifull song!

[@zaratee6887]

Yep

[@alvingjustrum2324]

I’ve been watching him since 1967, I’ve seen him 4 times

[@buffalobob2890]

I was never much of a fan of Johnny Rivers' music, but this song is one of my all-time favorites.

[@HectorRivera-f5x]

Melancholy memories of days past and innocent childhood. Sure miss those days.❤

[@CarolC-xk5xg]

This song takes me waaay back,, love Johnny's voice.. My mom used to play this song all the time, I never understood it till now.

[@rogerpr364]

there are so many ways to express how much we like this song, this whole song is great, Johnny voice as well the back vocals the lyrics and the sound of the music instruments used in this production is to my opinion,,perfect, but I keep listening to this song mainly because of the back vocals, I have to wipe my eyes almost eachtime I listen to this song! and I'm a old fart, love that song because there's a bit of my lifestory in those lyrics, cheer's to all listenners of this song!!🤗

[@donnakoster4685]

I love this song as well.❤

[@petunia53lady91]

Remembering this song and who I was when it came out, makes my heart long for those days again. Such beautiful lyrics, vocals by Johnny & the backup singers and the instrumental portions. Exceptional music that makes my heart feel such deep longing.

[@annewalsh5070]

O you brought back the sixties they were the best time of my life wish I could go back I get goose bumps the voice I still cry 😭

[@judiedens3202]

This song was my first love's and mine song. I am almost 70 years old. This song will always be in my mind.

[@ritaroad]

It’s full of yearning.

[@upinside]

God Bless you Johnny We All Love Your Music!!!

[@colossalmikelaw7431]

Anytime I’m in Florida, I have to play this song. Brings me back to family vacations here and childhood memories from years gone by.

[@manoelamanuca4239]

Amo esse cantor. Amo essa música 🎶 ❤

[@THX-wh9up]

My wife and I seen Johnny at the Celebrity theater in Phoenix AZ. One of the best shows with their revolving stage 😸👍.

[@TrueReality219]

🌷⚘WE ARE REMINISCING BACK WHEN MUSIC HAD A VERY REALISTIC POETIC MEANING AND IT WAS MADE SO BEAUTIFULLY THAT IT STILL CONTINUE'S TO CAPTIVATE OUR EMOTION'S, TRUE FAN'S WORLDWIDE KEEP THIS INCREDIBLE, FASCINATING MUSICAL ERA AND BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL MASTERPIECE ALIVE.

[@tinapinho4528]

LOVE THIS SONG!

[@antonioinacio291]

I REMEMBER THIS !!! "do you wanna dance" to listen this music ???? DO YOU WANNA DANCE and POOR SIDE OF TOWN are the best classic musics from JOHNNY RIVERS in my litle and simple oppinion !!!

[@curtismckee8438]

Something about the way this song plays out and I have heard for decades, makes me believer there is more than just poor on that side of town. Great song.

[@kevinworley1254]

Love his music. Great song

[@alvingjustrum2324]

You are absolutely right, he should be in hall of fame 😂

[@gordonclark8202]

I remember hearing this song on WCAO in Baltimore when I was very young. There is something about it that has stuck with me for more than 50 years. Great song. Great lyrics!

[@donnahilton471]

And the Righteous Brothers.

[@mariaelisaproni408]

Amoooo essa música. Eu tinha 5 anos quandi ouvi pela primeira vez

[@sandrajoyreynolds2646]

I remember this song! Love it

[@Dave-lq2le]

His Live at the Whiskey A Go-Go album is STILL a rocker!!!🎉🎉

[@georgegregoryjr864]

My mom played this on the turntable and I would fall asleep by the speaker rest in peace mom and thank you for my love of music

[@brucebyers9421]

❤ THANK YOU JOHNNY, WE GREW UP TOGETHER. REALATION . WAS MY FIRST WONDERFUL ALBUM

[@moa3008]

Johnny is 84 years old and he’s been retired for a while.

[@juanajosefinadominguezlope4170]

Tristes y a la vez lindos recuerdos p los pobres Escuchar esta canción. Q de niña me hacía llorar

[@alvingjustrum2324]

My favorite singer from the 60s

[@andrewhowse2670]

Johnny Rivers, he's the BEST

[@johnvandommelen6998]

There was a time I loved this song so much I couldn't take it in...glad to be a little better now.

[@yvewilliams3735]

First time hearing this version. I only knew the reggae cut sung by the late but great Dennis Brown. 16/12/23

[@SusieSjoberg]

Love Johnny Rivers!

[@GeorgeKellemsII]

66 Year's Young Absolutely Beautiful Song THANK YOU Universe And Guardian Angle's Amen 🔥🫂😘🌹😏🕊️

[@donaldmatthew4980]

There is nothing wrong with being dragged up in the poor side of town. The University of life.

[@Moneytalks.29]

Best people I've ever met were on THIS side of town!!

[@lauratinoco7163]

.MIS BELLOS RECUERDOS....GRACIAS AMIGO.

[@carolplan171]

Such a beautiful, melancholic song, his voice and his back up singers just puts tears in my eyes, remembering those years when songwriters and composers still have hearts and souls.

[@felixortiz3121]

Pieza musical nostalgica y muy bien arreglada.

[@PhylllisDWS]

Still love it!

[@luhoffma8836]

Great song with great lyrics. Relative even 60 years later.

[@roncerelli6841]

Great oldie, havn't heard it in years -thanks Chris Lyrics-Ron Cerelli The King of Oldies

[@ChrisLyrics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@estelamarialucatelli6866]

Faço agora, com essa música, uma homenagem para um grande amigo que já partiu. Eduardo, esteja em paz 😘

[@mikeloghry9521]

HE STILL SHOULD BE IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME !!!

[@Jose-ut9vl]

June's beautiful voice and true sentiments will forever live in folks mind and hearts.. my name is art and june was a good friend of mine and my family my kids when they were little they used to call her aunty june .... R.i.p. my dear friend ❤😢

[@cleanteleva8223]

I love it! I was looking for this song too much time.

[@andrewhowse2670]

Amazing

[@SafetyMentalst]

From poor side of town John did come He had a sure eye and a good thumb Marbles he played a champ to become For love of the game he beat his drum At Nationals no one knew where he was from

[@andrewhowse2670]

Awesome

[@effiemcfarland6735]

My Favorite Song I Miss The oldie song

[@effiemcfarland6735]

Still Listening In 2023 Kentucky

[@daisyedulan]

Love this song

[@rickfell7407]

‼️PERFECT ‼️

[@eiizabethjones7618]

So so true on the poor side of town we can make on the poor side of town Rip!

[@임철규-y5q]

빽코러스가노래더욱살리네요 너무좋다 잘넣었어요

[@karenartingstall471]

❤ love this song you all take care now ❤

[@dianeclay3737]

There's some nice things on the poor side of town the sun 🌞 shines on both sides the rain falls on both sides day and night 🌙 comes or both sides.😅

[@stevecaldwell8562]

whereever you are Mary I love you!

[@bethwright4595]

I follow my heart I've know well men off and some that's not dont really matter as long as I'm treated well

[@kaylegirvin184]

To daddy 04-08-20 Love, Debra, Kayle Ann & Mark; YOUR 3 kids & 4 grandkids, & 3 great-grandkids

[@andrewhowse2670]

I can relate to these lyrics

[@JOTT4DJ]

Alguém ouvindo essa coisa mais linda do mundo em novembro de 2021

[@abc345ful]

Having your heart broken is a bad gig I had this same gig happen to me and she came back and I walked away 💔 had to

[@bryanwhitton1784]

If you weren't good enough the first time you won't be the second time either. You did the right thing. Speaking from experience here.

[@latoshawhite8495]

Such a sad song 🎸🎻🥁☮️

[@jackienuttall7549]

No 1 in 66

[@daniellegirard3043]

do...doo...dooo...wah....shoo...be...doooooo....be ... 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋.. .. .

[@myemail5457]

Depends what way you think is up..🙂🙏

[@dianeclay3737]

Life's like those 2 spooky trains passing in the night ones coming and ones going real love❤ never leave you.❤😅. Lease not in life but form death we don't won't to go but we have too😮.

[@wittggestein]

that bass player

[@luisnegrete3156]

It’s a really good song remember the 70s 😊

[@randallpatrick8185]

Yes😊

[@maryhinton8476]

Yes

[@oraliagomez7732]

Me fascina barrio pobre

[@GeorgeKellemsII]

Amen THANK YOU Universe And Guardian Angle's Michael Raphael Megatron Gabriel Iglesias AMEN ❤❤❤🫂🙏🙏💔😰🕊️🦋😘

[@Alwaysherethere]

Just tweeted!❤

[@BETHLAGUE-h2w]

BABY ❤ BOPPER

[@BETHLAGUE-h2w]

❤ BOPPER MOMMA

[@charlotte5834]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kaylaibrahim1925]

I am ❤

[@user-df6rw5id2q]

Poor side of town ! You are not .. are you ? Already ? .. I don’t care..I just want you ..with you by my side .. everything will be better.. my emotional and mental health will be so relieved! HOME .. I am starting to jump to conclusions..OH how I want to be with you ..together forever !!🌈💕

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

This is probably his best song in theory. It has too much flute, strings and chorus girls, though. I'd like to hear a leaner version of this song.

[@rickfreeth6496]

Agreed! The first verse is perfect instrumentation

[@petunia53lady91]

I love it just the way it is. I LOVE the backup singer’s beautiful voices and the flute. Perfection!

[@thetakongpancake1003]

Hi Chris O:)

[@ChrisLyrics]

Hello!

[@robertwhite88]

Together we can make it baby with malt liquor in our hand

[@socalfamilyfan53]

and a grip of one’s in the other!

[@olgavalcarcel8664]

yoooooooooooooo I am

[@Patriotman54]

I born on the wrong side

[@juanajosefinadominguezlope4170]

Al contrario de la tierra de las mil danzas

[@davidhamilton506]

Nice song, BUT, the musical accompaniment overrides the singer's voice, and that spoils the overall enjoyment of the recording...

[@dagonming1319]

THIS SONG STARTS OFF WITH HIM REALIZING THAT HE DID NOT MEAN MUCH TO HIM BUT AT THE END OF THE SONG HE BECOMES A SIMP AND TAKES HER BACK... WHAT AN IDIOT.. SHE DID IT ONCE AND SHE WILL DO IT AGAIN

[@andrewhowse2670]

Amazing