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He wasn't from New Jersey, but he was famous for singing the upbeat song about the renowned amusement park that overlooked the Hudson River.
Freddy Cannon, the rock and roller who was famous from the late 1950s through the mid-1960s and sang "Palisades Park," died on July 17 after a battle with cancer. He was 89.
The upbeat "Palisades Park" was a tribute to the now-defunct 38-acre amusement park in Bergen County that was famous for its saltwater pool, roller coaster and live shows.
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The song, which incorporated amusement park sound effects, was released in 1962 and rose to the top of the charts.
The amusement park closed in 1971, but the song remained a classic. It was Cannon's biggest hit and was subsequently covered by other bands.
Written by Chuck Barris, who later became a TV game show creator and host, the lyrics describe someone taking a walk at night and discovering the excitement of the amusement park and its rides and falling in love with a girl.
Among Cannon's other popular songs were "Tallahassee Lassie" and "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans."
Cannon was born Frederick Anthony Picariello in Lynn, Massachusetts, and spent much of his career in Philadelphia. Most recently, he lived in Oxnard, California.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Rocker who sang about NJ's 'Palisades Park' amusement park dies at 89
