About the song
The Statler Brothers, renowned for their harmonies and heartfelt country music, crafted a timeless classic with “Do You Remember These.” Released in 1972, this nostalgic anthem took listeners on a trip down memory lane, recalling the simpler times of the 1940s and 1950s.
Written by Don Reid, Harold Reid, and Larry Lee, “Do You Remember These” is a lyrical masterpiece that evokes a sense of longing for the past. The song’s nostalgic references to popular culture, such as Saturday morning serials, cowboy heroes, and early rock and roll music, paint a vivid picture of a bygone era.
The song’s popularity is a testament to its universal themes of nostalgia and the human desire to hold onto cherished memories. It resonates with listeners who can relate to the longing for simpler times and the joy of reminiscing about the past.
“Do You Remember These” remains a beloved classic that continues to inspire and entertain audiences of all ages. Its catchy melody, poignant lyrics, and enduring popularity have solidified its place as a timeless piece of country music.
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Lyrics
Saturday morning serials
Chapters one through fifteen
Fly paper, penny loafers, and lucky strike green
Flat tops, sock hops, Studebaker, “Pepsi, please”
Ah, do you remember these?
Cigar bands on your hands
Your daddy’s socks rolled down
Sticks, no plugs and aviator caps, with flaps that button down
Movie stars on Dixie cup tops and knickers to your knees
Ah, do you remember these?
The hit parade, grape truaide, the Sadie Hawkins dance
Peddle pushers, duck tail hair, and peggin’ your pants
Howdy doody
Tootie fruitie
The seam up the back of her hose
Ah, do you remember those?
James dean, he was “keen”, Sunday movies were taboo
The senior prom, Judy’s mom, rock ‘n roll was new
Cracker jack prize
Stars in your eyes
“ask daddy for the keys”
Ah, do you remember these?
The boogie man, lemonade stand and taking your tonsils out
Indian burn and wait your turn and four foul balls
You’re out!
Cigarette loads and secret codes and saving lucky stars
Can you remember back that far?
To boat neck shirts and fender skirts and crinoline petticoats
Mums the word and dirty bird and double root beer float
Moon hubcaps and loud heel taps and “he’s a real gone cat”
Ah, do you remember that?
Dancing close, little moron jokes and “cooties” in her hair
Captain midnight, ovaltine, and the whip at the county fair
Charles atlas course, Roy Rogers horse, and “only the shadow
Knows”
Ah, do you remember those?
Gables charms, “froggin” your arm, loud mufflers, pitching woo
Going steady, veronica and betty, white bucks and blue suede shoes
Knock, knock jokes
Who’s there?
Dewey
Dewey who?
Dewey
Remember these
Yes we do!
Oh do we?
Do we remember these!