The fine art of doing nothing and having fun.
It’s a common theme in popular music – hanging out, looking for something to do.
“Hanging out on Second Avenue, eating chicken vindaloo
I just want to be with you, I just want to have something to do” – “I Just Want to Have Something to Do” (1978) the Ramones
“Hanging out, down the street, the same old thing we did last week.
Not a thing to do, but talk to you” – “In the Street” (1992) Big Star
“I don’t mind you hanging out and talking in your sleep” – “Just What I Needed” (1978) the Cars
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“Do you ever still think of me and the way that we used to be
When the world was just you and me, hanging out in our shelter” – “Shelter” (2012) The Beach Boys
“If you’re in Charleston look out for a woman hanging out in a bright red Cadillac
She took my money, she left me crying and I don’t know will I ever make it back?” – “Yolanda” (1974) Bobby “Blue” Bland
“We used to be best friends hanging out in the parking lot like the day would never end.” – “Take Me Back” (2002) Lisa Loeb
Here’s a look at folks from throughout New Jersey just hanging out. And, here are links to other galleries you might enjoy.
Vintage photos of ‘hangin’ out’ in N.J.
Vintage photos of people ‘hangin’ out’ in N.J.
Greg Hatala may be reached at greghatalagalleries@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregHatala. Find Greg Hatala on Facebook.