Standing On The Corner

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Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by

Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by

Brother you don't know a nicer occupation

Matter of fact, neither do I

Than standing on a corner watching all the girls

Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by

I'm the cat that got the cream

Haven't got a girl but I can dream

Haven't got a girl but I can wish

So I'll take me down to Main street

And that's where I select my imaginary dear

Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by

Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye

Brother if you've got a rich imagination

Give it a whirl, give it a try

Try standing on a corner watching all the girls

Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by

Brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking

Or for that wooed look in your eye

Standing on the corner watching all the girls

Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by

Standing On The Corner

Hazell Dean's 'Standing On The Corner' stands as a defining track from her early solo career, capturing the raw emotional intensity characteristic of her work in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The song exemplifies her signature style, blending soulful vocals with a driving rhythm that reflects the post-punk and new wave movements of the era. Released during a period when she was establishing herself as a prominent figure in the UK music scene, the recording showcases her ability to convey complex feelings of longing and urban isolation. As part of her discography, the track remains a testament to her vocal prowess and the atmospheric production that became a hallmark of her catalogue, influencing subsequent artists who sought to capture the gritty texture of city life through music.