<P> "On The Way To Cape May" is a song that has become a Jersey Shore sound summertime anthem for the Philadelphia / Delaware Valley and South Jersey Shore area . It was written by Maurice "Buddy" Nugent according to BMI and The Philadelphia Inquirer . The song became popular without the push of a major record label . </P> <P> Originally, the tune circulated from one band to another around Cape May County in the second half of the 20th century . Early versions came from singers like Daddy Beans and Don Cornell . Cozy Morley advanced its popularity with his large local following . The song became even more locally widespread when Al Alberts recorded it and increased its broadcast exposure on radio and TV . Today, the top selling version is the Philly Cuzz rendition, which has a Bobby Darin inspired arrangement . It has become popular in a variety of 21st century media, such as XM satellite and internet radio, and also enjoys regular airplay on many Delaware Valley AM and FM stations . </P>

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