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Freddy Cannon Lyrics


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Oh, baby come on, let me take you where the action is. (3X)
It's so neat to meet ya baby where the action is.

In every little town cross the U.S.A.
There's a spot where the people tangle everyday
Just leave your problems and get away
Come down and listen to the guitars play.
Dance, dance dance when you hear that beat
Dance, dance dance get up off of your seat
Dance, dance dance let your back bone slip
Let's go to the place on the Sunset Strip





Oh, baby come on, let me take you where the action is. (3X)
It's so neat to meet ya baby where the action is.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Freddy Cannon's song "Action" are an invitation to come and join the excitement in a place where the music is playing, and the people are dancing. The song speaks of certain spots, often in small towns, where people gather to escape their daily problems and indulge in the sounds of the guitars. The lyrics encourage the listener to come and dance to the beat and let their "backbone slip", while highlighting the allure of the Sunset Strip, a legendary location for live music in Los Angeles.


The song's lyrics encapsulate the excitement of the 1960s youth culture, with its emphasis on youthful rebellion, love, and freedom. It's an invitation to participate in the fun and live life to the fullest, even if only for a short while. The chorus, with its repetitive "Oh, baby come on, let me take you where the action is," is a catchy and simple invitation to join in.


Interestingly, "Action" was the theme song for the TV show of the same name, which aired in the mid-1960s. The show, which was hosted by Dick Clark, featured live appearances by popular bands and musical acts of the time, including The Beach Boys, The Supremes, and The Rolling Stones. The song became a big hit, peaking at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1965.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, baby come on, let me take you where the action is.
The singer is inviting his lover to join him at a place where exciting activities take place.


It's so neat to meet ya baby where the action is.
The singer is happy to have met his lover at a place where fun things are happening.


In every little town cross the U.S.A.
There is always a place in every small town in the United States where people gather to have fun.


There's a spot where the people tangle everyday
Every day, people come together at a certain place to dance and have fun.


Just leave your problems and get away
Come to this place and forget about your problems and enjoy yourself.


Come down and listen to the guitars play.
Come and enjoy the music played on the guitars at this fun place.


Dance, dance dance when you hear that beat
When you hear the music playing, let loose and dance to the beat.


Dance, dance dance get up off of your seat
Get up from your seat and dance to the music.


Dance, dance dance let your back bone slip
Relax and let your body move to the music.


Let's go to the place on the Sunset Strip
The singer suggests going to a place on Sunset Strip, which is known for its entertainment and nightlife.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Tucker, Brian Connolly, Stephen Priest, Andrew Scott

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@samuelgriffin4167

Fun song by Freddy Cannon Oh baby come on Where The Action Is

@Mrjonsongz

Freddy Cannon performed great rock n roll! His records sometimes didn't show that, but this one did. With a great band like this he could go for it. And he did.

@charbokh

This is the first song that was played in a Radio Station called "La Femenina" in El Salvador Central America when it was born on February 2nd,1966.
57 years later it is still on the air, uninterrupted. Long life to "The voice of the new generation"

@themuzakman2416

I can never get tired of this old rock and roll

@edpolk1262

Coming home from elementary school, and watching the show: "Where The Action Is"

@charleswheeler3395

THE 50'S AND EARLY SIXTIES WERE A GREAT TIME TO GROW UP WITH SURFING, STING RAYS, MUSTANGS AND OF COURSE FREDDY"BOOM BOOM" CANNON

@valerieehrlich4374

amen and it was done in wholesome fun

@joemoniz4167

The best time to grow up

@margaret8391

Yes, and I graduated from H. S. and went to the university at that exact time. Always had my car radio on (when my parents weren't with me). 😊

@geoffolehane

I am old enough to remember when this was a hit song. Wow

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