Billboard first reported that "The Stroll" may herald a new dance craze similar to the "Big Apple" in December 1957.[3] [4] "The Stroll" was written by Clyde Otis and Nancy Lee and was recorded by the Canadian group The Diamonds (Mercury 71242).[5][6]
The original version of the song reached number four on the Billboard pop charts, number five on the R&B charts,[7] and number one on the Cashbox charts.[8]
In the dance, two lines of dancers, men on one side and women on the other, face each other, moving in place to the music. Each paired couple then steps out and does a more elaborate dance up and down between the rows of dancers.[9] Dick Clark noted the similarity of the dance to the Virginia reel.[10]
It was first performed to "C. C. Rider" by Chuck Willis on American Bandstand. Link Wray's "Rumble" was also a popular tune for doing the Stroll.
The Stroll
The Diamonds Lyrics
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Stroll across the floor
Come, let's stro-oh-oh-oll
Stroll across the floor
Now turn around, baby
Let's stroll once more
Feel so good
I feel so goo-ooh-ooh-ood
Take me by my hand
And let's go strolling
In wonderland
Strollin', oh yeah, strollin' ah
Rock and ro-uh-oh-oh-oh-oh-llin'
Strollin'
Well rock my so-oul
How I love to stroll
There's my love
Strolling in the door
There's my lo-o-o-ove
Strolling in the door
Baby, let's go strolling
By the candy store
The Diamonds's song "The Stroll" was a hit in 1958 during the era of rock and roll music. The song is an upbeat dance tune that invites the listener to "stroll" across the dance floor. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, emphasizing the joy of moving to the music with a partner.
The opening lines, "Come, let's stroll, stroll across the floor" set the tone for the song, encouraging the listener to get up and dance. The repetition of the phrase "take me by my hand" emphasizes the intimacy of the dance and suggests a romantic connection between the two partners. The line "in wonderland" adds to the dreamy, romantic quality of the song, allowing the listener to imagine a perfect moment in time.
The song's chorus, which repeats the word "strollin'" several times, adds to the playful, carefree nature of the song. It celebrates the simplicity and pleasure of dancing with someone you care about. The final lines, "Let's go strolling by the candy store" suggests the innocence and joy of youth, adding to the nostalgic quality of the song.
Overall, "The Stroll" is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the joy of being in love and dancing with a partner. Its simple lyrics and catchy chorus make it a classic rock and roll tune that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, let's stroll
Let us take a leisurely walk
Stroll across the floor
We want to walk around the room
Come, let's stro-oh-oh-oh-oll
Let's enjoy our walk
Now turn around, baby
Now let's walk back the other way
Let's stroll once more
Let's walk around the room again
Feel so good
This experience is bringing me joy
Take me by my hand
Hold my hand and let's walk together
I feel so goo-ooh-ooh-ood
I am feeling really happy
And let's go strolling
Let's take a walk together
In wonderland
In this magical moment
Strollin', oh yeah, strollin' ah
We are really enjoying this leisurely walk
Rock and ro-uh-oh-oh-oh-oh-llin'
We are really feeling the music right now
Strollin'
We are still walking around the room
Well rock my so-oul
This is an amazing experience
How I love to stroll
I really enjoy taking walks like this
There's my love
The person I love is here
Strolling in the door
They are walking inside
Baby, let's go strolling
Let's take a walk together
By the candy store
We can go walk near the store that sells sweets
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NANCY LEE, CLYDE OTIS
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@sixtiessearcher
Use do the The Stroll at high school dances. Am in a wheelchair now, but my toes still move. What a great time to grow in. Wish the kids of today could have a taste of it. Thank you for the great song and wonderful memories.
@michaellazzeri2069
THE original line dance of all-time ! ------RIP, Diamonds .
@njva17420
For those of us who were not great dancers back in junior high school this was the perfect song. Everybody had a chance to participate without being put down for how we looked.
@unklbuk1
the 50's, drive ins, drive up restaurants and fabulous music, man what can i say?
@MrGotsquashed
For me, antique cars and oldies are like being in a dreamland. What a time to be alive.
@momsher1
I was born two years after this song came out...who cares! I LOVE this music. Love listening to it anytime but especially when we go to the street rod shows! The best music ever!
@mikearakelian6368
Wish I still my street rods...
@ginnyawe
I'm 29 years old, but I hear stories of how great the 50's were...my Mom will be 67 on Tuesday and God Bless her. She tells me the 50's were the best Era of all time. I grew up listening to this music and I love it all! And to watch her do the stroll is amazing. I love her!
@blackholeentry3489
I was born in 1940, so I lived my teens in the 50's. However, I was way too busy picking crops to do ANYthing extracaricular, so lived right through them. When I wasn't doing that, I'd be walking the local highway three miles into town picking up soda and beer bottles someone had tossed out of their windows and turning them in at the local markets for cash.
@dwsmith8919
Best dance song ever at our sock hops I was 10 when this song came out my favorite of all times