About The Song
“Kissin’ in the Back Row of the Movies” is a classic song by The Drifters, released in 1974. It was the second single from their album Love Games and became a huge hit, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is a slow ballad about a young couple who are secretly dating. They meet in the back row of the movies where they can be alone and kiss without being seen. The lyrics are simple and sweet, but they convey the excitement and romance of young love.
The Drifters’ lead singer on this track was Johnny Moore, who had joined the group in 1967. His smooth, soulful voice perfectly captures the emotional tone of the song.
“Kissin’ in the Back Row of the Movies” is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It is a perfect love song for any occasion.
Here are some of the key elements of the song:
- Genre: Pop, R&B
- Release date: 1974
- Lead singer: Johnny Moore
- Songwriters: Tony Macaulay, Roger John Greenaway
- Producer: Unknown
- Label: Bell Records
- Peak chart position: #11 on Billboard Hot 100
- Notable features: Slow ballad, romantic lyrics, Johnny Moore’s smooth vocals
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Lyrics
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Your momma says
That through the week
You can’t go out with me
But when the weekend comes around
She knows where we will be
Kissin’ in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
Holding hands together you and I
Holding hands together oh yeah
Smooching in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
We could stay forever you and I
We could stay forever you and I
Hugging and a kissin’ in the back row of the movies
Every night I pick you up from school
’cause your my steady date
But from Monday through to Friday night
I leave you at the gate yeah
You know we can’t have to much fun
Till all your homeworks done
But when the weekend comes
She knows where we will be
Kissin’ in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
Holding hands together you and I
Holding hands together oh yeah
Smooching in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
We could stay forever you and I
We could stay forever you and I
Ah ah hugging and a kissin’ in the back row
Of the movies
Sit alone at night and watch TV
But I still think of you
And now and then the gang drops by
We share a joke or two yeah
You know they don’t knock on my door
After Friday night for sure
Cause when the weekend comes
They know just where I’ll be
Yeah
Kissin’ in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
Holding hands together you and I
Holding hands together oh yeah
Smooching in the back row
Of the movies on a Saturday night with you
We could stay forever you and I
We could stay forever you and I
Ah ah hugging and a kissin’ in the back row of the movies
Yeah hugging and a kissin’ in the back row of the movies