Just a timeless classic if your listening and loving this classic give it a thumbs up!

@usmc-veteran73-77

3 жыл бұрын

Love this back in 1969, when I was 14 yrs old. My girlfriend and I loved this song. At 14 yrs old we knew what this song was all about. Love to be 14 yrs old again

@amandanewton8757

3 жыл бұрын

@@usmc-veteran73-77 🙋‍♀️

@isabellind1292

Жыл бұрын

💋⭐🌙🎵😊👍👍👍👍

@isabellind1292

Жыл бұрын

@@usmc-veteran73-77 Such memories! I love this song! Thank you for your service to our country.💜💓🌺🗽🦅

@rayd.5088

Жыл бұрын

👍

I still love Billy joe Royal 👄✨😇👀🎚️🤍

Still love Billy Joe Royal songs! R.I.P. As long as I am living, your songs will always be played in my home.

@captainkeyboard1007

Жыл бұрын

I am pitifully sorry that Billy Joe Royal had already died. I heard this [favorite song] of mine when I was a teenager attending junior high school. I will always regret that Joe Royal died and left his marvelous music behind.

Just listen to that band grove with Billy Joe! They don't make records like this anymore.....Over 50 years old is this record and it's as good as ever! Rest in peace Billy Joe...thanks for your great talent!

@user-mi6pj2xm1p

7 ай бұрын

Mary Hill knower a few of them. Great song

It's of no surprise I am digging this in 2021. One of my all-time favorites ever. Thank you for the memories of a fabulous year, Billy Joe. R.I.P., bro.

this song takes me back to a time and place that will live in my memory til the end of my days.. if there really is a heaven, this is where I will go to spend eternity...R.I.P. Billy Joe... Mary Hill will live forever...

@davidgambon1283

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I'll meetyou there!!!😊

@patrickryan1515

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know he had passed. Love his "Down in the Boondocks", one of 1965 many great songs. R.I.P.

@wagner9050

Жыл бұрын

There Is a Heaven & a hell. Believe > Ask JESUS 2B your Saviour: HE'S duh One to take you to Heaven.

@lynnhauenstein4136

Ай бұрын

I hear you, this was a special song in Jr Hi.

I was 8. Even then I knew that Mary Hill was something special.

@Angela1Elaine

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@kirkvandegrift3923

3 жыл бұрын

2021 she still is

@ellaweaver4187

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha!

@frankfrank4125

3 жыл бұрын

@@Angela1Elaine p

@jjbigkat2890

3 жыл бұрын

😁👍🏼

Memories !...I was a senior at Illinois State Univ. when this great song was popular.I remember making many winter trips of 140 miles, x 2, going home to Rkfd..I drove In snow storms to make it back to class monday mornings.Drove a VW bug with next to nothing for a heater ,and it was cold ! But...the radio worked well and " Cherry Hill Park" was playing on 50000 watt WLS Chicago !...What memories...love to go back for a few weeks to... hang out in cherry hill park ! Peace ! db

@wagner9050

Жыл бұрын

Eye listened to WLS... when the atmospheric conditions were Right... down on the upper coast of Texis... not far from LA. Thanks 4 your post & reminding me of WLS!

@dbrinkm1

Жыл бұрын

@@wagner9050 I lived in San Diego Calif. in the early to late 60's and we could pick up WLS late nite, when propagation was favorable.

@LRJ-tq4oo

Ай бұрын

89 WLS.. Chicago!! Great jingle!

I remember this song back 1969, I was 14 yrs old. WOW did we talk about this song. When it came on my transistor radio, I turned it down so Mom would not hear it.

@60s70sTheBest

6 жыл бұрын

No doubt. Even some radio stations refused to play it. Great memory.

@usmc-veteran73-77

4 жыл бұрын

@@60s70sTheBest 1969, I was so in love with the cutest girl. We would sing this to each other. At 14 yrs old WE both knew what this song was about. Love to 14 again.

@armandsmith9290

3 жыл бұрын

I was 13 and semper fi, from Marine, 75 to 79. growing up in Amarillo our pop station played it kixz am. I was naive had no idea what it mean but loved the song bought the 45. Miss those days

@usmc-veteran73-77

3 жыл бұрын

@@armandsmith9290 I had a older friend who told us all about the song I was in the Marine Corps 73-77. I started out in Platoon 395, India Co 3rd Bn Parris Island. Then off to Camp LeJeune, Truck Co, H&S Bn 2nd Force Service Regiment. Then off to Okinawa Camp Foster Truck Co, H&S Bn 3rd Force Service Regiment for 4 months then I was assigned to H&S Bn, S-1 Shop, transferred to H&S Co H&S Bn 3rd FSR and finally back to LeJeune H&S Co H&S Bn 2nd Force Service Support Group. I started out as a 3531 truck driver and then 0141 Personnel Sergeant. So my 4 years was with Force Service Regiment/Force Service Support Group. Stay safe and greetings from Charleston, West Virginia. Semper Fi

@armandsmith9290

3 жыл бұрын

@@usmc-veteran73-77 awesome,yes lot of great songs from our day. Started out on Quantico at Camp Upshur , then more training at Quantico , 29 palms then reserves. Looking back wish I had done 20 yrs and taken retirement.

When I first heard this song, there was a park in Long Beach named Cherry Hill, so I thought he was singing about that Park....believe it or not, I went there looking for Mary Hill...hoping she left her Ole Man...no luck...😌🐥🐸🤔

@RedsFan1976

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

I have a sister named Mary hill, she is 63 now and all growing up, she thought this song was written about her because she played the part very well.

@usmc-veteran73-77

4 жыл бұрын

LOL. When I was 14 years back in 1969, my cute girlfriend loved this song. Yes, she knew what every word meant.

@isabellind1292

Жыл бұрын

LOL!😊💓

@isabellind1292

Жыл бұрын

@@usmc-veteran73-77 Hahaha! 💋🎵😊

@wagner9050

Жыл бұрын

Is she married or widowed? Lemme know if one or other. Thanks!

@williamsnyder1315

Жыл бұрын

And I grew up in Cherry Hill NJ. Need I say more?

I dug this song when it first came out. Great lyrics and a clean beat! Still listen to it on my play list!!

Oct 6. 2015 Thank you for the Great music! R.I.P. Billy Joe Royal 🙏🏻😔🌹

@60s70sTheBest

8 жыл бұрын

+LORRIE VIVALASVEGAS Thank you for the comment!

@captainkeyboard1007

2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry that Billy Joe Royal died and left us his music for us to have like his name. Tody, I still love this song, just like when I was 16 years-old.

@SkylarGlider

2 жыл бұрын

:(

An absolute timeless classic.

@60s70sTheBest

8 жыл бұрын

+GlobalTubeTruth Thanx for the comment

@GlobalTubeTruth

8 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks for the post.

@verilyheld

8 жыл бұрын

+GlobalTubeTruth Truth, brother!

I used to listen to this song on the front lawn with my cousin Cheryl. She just passed away. This is for Cheryl.

@kennywilliams716

5 жыл бұрын

Soo sorry to here :(:(:(:(:( :(

@captainkeyboard1007

2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to read that your Cousin Cheryl died. My sympathy and prayers go out to you. It seems as though Cheryl's absence can spoil the enjoyment of this song.

Rest in peace Billy. I play your tunes a lot. Thank you so much.

@captainkeyboard1007

2 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe it. Oh, no, Billy Joe is dead??

Besides the memory of this great song. Everytime I hear it. I thing of a dear girl, that I dated for a long time and sadly . I was unable to marry her.

My wife's maiden name was Mary Hill, and by God, I married her! Never regretted one minute for having done so. She is the best thing that ever happened to me, and we have been married 45 years as this post. BTW, she absolutely HATES this song! LOL

@60s70sTheBest

8 жыл бұрын

+ggrimme32068 Can't blame her for hating this song. More importantly, congrats on your 45 wonderful years of marriage!

@ggrimme32068

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! She is the best!

@lauracleghorn6474

6 жыл бұрын

ggrimme32068 Wonderful...I just listened to Cherry Hill Park because my boyfriend wanted me to listen to it...Nw I will have to respond to him by text that I was Cherry Hill after dark!... He will live my response...I had a good man for 44 years but he died over two years ago..

@auletjohnast03638

5 жыл бұрын

ggrimme32068, So your wife, Mary Hill is the girl I used to know in Cherry Hill Park in Miami, Fl. in 69. Yup, she was such a trill, especially after dark.

@billyjacc

4 жыл бұрын

lol

Haven't heard this song in years just heard it the other day in my car May 13th 2021 I've had it in my head ever since must have played it a hundred times since going to try and order it on a 45 want a dynamite song rest in peace Billy and thank you

Happy Birthday to Billy Joe Royal Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!

Still loving ❤ this song in 2021 ... Cherry Hill Park ....Mary Hill...?????

Thanks for this. I was not aware that there was a longer version of this killer soulful track. The catchy outro is about 15 seconds longer than the radio single. Much appreciated!

I was 9 in 1969...so many great memories!! ❤️

I Had this 45. And I sang it in my backyard when we went swimming. Love it

memories from my high school days, luv'd em !

I STILL LOVE THIS GROOVE!!!

Heard this song on oldies radio..I remember this from way back when..great song..now I listen to it frequently.

@60s70sTheBest

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

@captainkeyboard1007

Жыл бұрын

That was the time I were growing between elementary school and junior high school and I still enjoy this song while I am 70 years old.

I took basic training at FT. Dix, NJ in 1968. After I completed basic training, I was waiting for orders. I was assigned to a HQ company. I was able to go back to Harrisburg, Pa on some weekends. I always passed Cherry Hill Shopping Center and always thought of this song.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG! I EVEN KNEW THE WRITERS OF THE SONG !

@60s70sTheBest

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Great memory.

Um this is groovy. Where has this song been all my life and how did I not hear it sooner? I love it! ❤️

@wagner9050

Жыл бұрын

Ya gotta be olde... Old Skool.

@captainkeyboard1007

Жыл бұрын

You typed the words right off my fingertips!

Love this!!!

@60s70sTheBest

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

Mary Hill I am so sorry for your loss...

I remember this song from 4th grade. Great song.

@usmc-veteran73-77

4 жыл бұрын

Great song I was 14 yrs old back in 1969, so was my girlfriend. We would sing this song to each other. She would tilt her head and give me the cutest grin and sometimes wink as we sang this song together. Love to return to 1969.

Nice classic of the past.

That song sounds great like when I heard it at16 years-old. This extended version is terrific.

Thanks for uploading this great song. 1969, I was 14 yrs old and in love with my cute girlfriend. Even though we were 14 yrs old, we knew exactly what this song was about.

I spent some fun times with a few "Mary Hills" in my youth. Innocent moments do pass away.

While in Virginia at my Uncle & Aunt's house. All of us were having a barbecue and enjoying each other. I was Holding my girlfriend Debbie and sitting next to my Sister Eva. My Aunt Rose was with us as well. my Aunt, Uncle, and my cousins were dancing to some oldies music. My uncle started to play this song and soon I started to shake and tears were coming out of my eyes. Debbie started to cry thinking something was wrong. Then I gave my Sister Eva a very soft Cuddly kiss and said, " I love you Eva"!!! Eva then said,, " I know what my brother is thinking"!!!! Then my mother knew was coming. Eva and I started to dance and everyone felt the love & passion Eva & I had for each other. We danced holding and kissing each other with tears in our eyes. Then much to our surprise my Aunt Rose came out and danced with us as well!!! Later my mother asked my Aunt Rose why she danced with me and Eva. My Aunt Replied, " I used to watch Eva and Allie dance as children and I could see the love they had for each other. I am learning a lot about love from them. they have taught me a lot in a short time. I see the love in Debbie's eyes when she is with Eva And Allie. It makes me feel so wonderful when I see Debbie with them knowing that Debbie deeply loves them!!! It also makes me feel wonderful knowing that they love me as well. My mother then said, It made me feel so wonderful watching Eva & Allie dance knowing how much they deeply love each other as children. 🥰🥰💞💞❣❣❤❤🌩🌩🌩⚡⚡⚡🌀🌀🔥🔥

I dated a friend's ex-wife back in the 60's, but I never really listened to the words of the song until today.. Her maiden name was Hill, yep Mary Hill..

@60s70sTheBest

4 жыл бұрын

LOL

I must have been only 5 when my sister (8 years my senior) bought the 45. It was one of my first favorites, and I still enjoy it at 56! Thank you, Billy Joe Royal, and rest in peace.

Haven't heard this song in decades and I thought I knew my '60's and early '70's pretty well. I was 17 and yes, I did have my Cherry Hill girl during lunch break....at the park...with a few Rainier Ale's. Loved going back to 6th period...feelin' alright! However, my true love happened shortly after, and our song......IF by Bread in '71.

I was seven years old when this song came out. To the people that posted this thank you so very much. As soon as I get a band together I'm definitely going to cover this song.!

RIP Billy Joe

Great picture....he was a gorgeous man.

@jancerubylee8550

5 жыл бұрын

Love this song. Reminds me of singing and dancing with my friends back in the day.

For some reason after a few years I liked this more than Down in the Boondocks. I was only 8,9 when they came out.

Katie Hill was such a thrill after dark also

Great tune.

A cool song!

Mary hill Cherry 🌸 hill park still my favorite place 🖐️🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸👀😇

I would turn it up louder if I could. The composition of this song is done so well.

@wagner9050

Жыл бұрын

Don't hold back on duh Volume!

Great Song! Rest In Peace BJR

Great Music, Thank you

@60s70sTheBest

6 жыл бұрын

A great oldie. Thank you for the comment.

I'm not even sure which genre this song fits but I loved it when it came out and still do. It reminds me of green eyed lady which was about a sailboat I think.

I remember a lot of Mary Hill's growing up

I was 12 and 13 when this song came out, We thought it was pretty salacious. What a thrill!

Great song remember listening to down in the boondocks on am radio back in the day also. 2 timeless classics

Always loved this song!! Lived in NJ when it came out; newlywed to my GI guy. 💗

Greatest song ever made.

Reminds me of 6th grade. So many great songs...Even if I did really understand the lyrics, lol. Great memories!

@captainkeyboard1007

Жыл бұрын

Me, too, and I heard this song between elementary school and junior high school. My regret is that Billy Joe Royal is dead.

AS a 15 yr old in Jr. Hi. I can remember getting all excited when this song played on the radio.

Who remembers buying the .45 of this song? Those were the days weren't they?

Love 💘 the words to this song 🎵

Heard this song on the radio this morning and it took me back to when I was a young un. I'm only 36.

The hook in this song is very catchy.

Billy joelroyal rip.sir great song.s left us here

COOL SONG

I heard this the other day on 60s Gold on Sirius XM. It has been earworming me for four days now. Could be worse because it really is a great tune.

I had a wonderful Mary Hill in Summer 1965. I left town for college and she stayed in town. No rich man to take her away, although she could have waited for one. She had bad luck with men thereafter.

Denise Mcghee was such a thrill after dark in Muscatine's Weed Park!!

Funny..I use to know a Mary like this in 1969. Great song!

@60s70sTheBest

7 жыл бұрын

Small world.

@eliortegajr9710

7 жыл бұрын

Keep up da great work.

@60s70sTheBest

7 жыл бұрын

Will do.

More please 🤩

extended version rare? the extra vocals are perfect!

I remember as a seven year old kid !om was clueless about what this song was about a nymphomaniac and guys who liked sloppy seconds, thirds, fourths and social diseases.

remember me of miss Jersey in Cherry hill 😍

I still have this 45. No shit. ❤️

Mary Hills out there, here's a song for all of you!

I need a Maryhill when I lived in Chicago when I was young and 69

One of my favorite songs when i was sweet 16

@wagner9050

Жыл бұрын

Hope you weren't That sweet!

...October, the perfect month to revisit Mary Hill.👍🏽💯🤗 10/2/20

Mary Hill then became the subject of the song “Lyin’ Eyes”

I was 13... I knew a Mary Hill. Ohhhyeaaa....

Alex bale once again provides fantastic musical direction.

Thanks Leif Per Garrett!

No she wasn't turning trick's she was having fun for her.

My best man and Army buddy was from Cherry Hill, NJ.

@60s70sTheBest

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@driccio2

2 жыл бұрын

Is it About Cherry Hill NJ? I’m from that area.

Good song.

I wore this 45 out

Great

I think a lot of us guys that grew up back then new a girl like Mary Hill! Good times!

@60s70sTheBest

4 жыл бұрын

And they say those were the innocent days. LOL.

It's hard to imagine that a song like this was still considered scandalous by 1969 -- the same year as Woodstock and Jim Morrison screaming "You're all a bunch of fuckin' slaves!" from a Miami stage.

@usmc-veteran73-77

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. 1969, my girlfriend and I were 14 years old. We loved this song....and yes, we knew exactly what the song was about.

@usmc-veteran73-77

4 жыл бұрын

So you're a Doors & The Who fan. 2 great groups. Im into Led Zeppelin, ELO and Black Sabbath...

@nedlalley6314

Жыл бұрын

Funtime girl who the girls criticized while the guys idolized. Gives it up for the money. Hmmm?

This was his second song that i Loveeee to listen to :P:):P i to new a Mary Hill :P:):P

Mary Hill cam out in 1969 & it was with Outtt in doubt The most best kool kick ass song there was wayyyyy back then lololol Wishs the made songs like that Now lol That was when music was music & you always thought it was someone you may have known .... But to be totally honest with yea ... i did know a sassy sexy blonde whos name was Justttt that lol Wish the same hell i could find her

@usmc-veteran73-77

4 жыл бұрын

Back in 1969, I was 14 yrs old and very in love with my 14 yr old girlfriend. We loved this song. When sang this song to me, she would tilt her head with the cutest gin. Years later I saw her and asked her if she remembered this song. She said, "Yes" and tilted her head with the same cute grin, as if it was 1969.

Thinking about using this for a little school filming project... think it wold go well with a spy/suspense trailer!

@60s70sTheBest

4 жыл бұрын

Cherry Hill Park in the song is a ficticious place and doesn't exist in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Back then, the song was banned from the radio stations due its suggestive nature. Today is a different story so it should add a little flavor to your project. Thanks for your comment.

Just moved to Denver when it came out, fond memories of the times and songs. Lots of B.J. THOMAS back then.

@60s70sTheBest

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

i'm from cherry hill, it's lit over here

I played on the marry go round 😉

❤

There is a Cherry Hill Park in South Baltimore , but don't know if there was ever a Mary Hill.

@60s70sTheBest

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you brought it up. I saw that the last sentence my description is misleading. "merry hill" was the inspiration for the use of the name "Mary Hill" in the song and is not referencing a actual place. I corrected the part. From what I have read, a "Cherry Hill Park" (unless by some other name) never existed in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, but was used as a fictitious focal point, and title, when the song was being written. Hope that makes sense.

Ah Mary Hill, the Garden State slattern.

Wonder why more people don't remember this song? 🤔

@60s70sTheBest

4 жыл бұрын

It do fairly well in the US and Canada, so that's a good question.