Dancing In The Moonlight

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About Dancing In The Moonlight

"Dancing in the Moonlight" is a song originally recorded by the French-American rock group King Harvest. The song was written by Sherman Kelly, produced by Jack Robinson, originally recorded in 1970 by Kelly's band Boffalongo, and then released as a single by King Harvest in 1972, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2000 a cover by English band Toploader became a worldwide hit and achieved multi-Platinum status in the United Kingdom.


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We get it almost every night
When that moon is big and bright
It's a supernatural delight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

Everybody here is out of sight
They don't bark, and they don't bite
They keep things loose, they keep 'em tight
Everybody was dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and bright
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

We like our fun and we never fight
You can't dance and stay uptight
It's a supernatural delight
Everybody was dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and bright
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

We get it almost every night
When that moon is big and bright
It's a supernatural delight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and bright
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and bright
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and bright
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and bright
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and bright
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

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Toploader

Toploader are an English band from Eastbourne who formed in 1997, with over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits both home and abroad. Their debut album, Onka's Big Moka, sold over one million units and remained in the Top 5 of the UK Albums Chart for over six months. Their cover of King Harvest's song "Dancing in the Moonlight" became a global hit for the band. Their second album, Magic Hotel, reached number 3 in the UK Albums Chart. more »

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Written by: Sherman Kelly

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2 facts about this song

King Harvest's Version
1. Original Release: "Dancing in the Moonlight" was originally released by the band King Harvest in 1972. 2. Inspiration: The group's keyboardist and vocalist, Sherman Kelly, composed the song after experiencing a violent attack while visiting Saint Croix, seeking to represent his wish for a world filled with peaceful and joyous times. 3. Chart Success: The song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and boosted King Harvest to their greatest height of popularity. 4. Connection to The Beatles: The drummer of King Harvest, Eddie Tuleja, was a part of the band "The Rainbows," a band that The Beatles opened for at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany. This brings a fun association between the song and the legendary Beatles. 5. French Origins: King Harvest was actually a band of American and French musicians situated in Paris when they wrote and recorded "Dancing in the Moonlight."
Toploader's Version
1. Cover Success: British band Toploader released a cover of "Dancing in the Moonlight" in 2000, and it became a big hit in the UK. 2. UK Chart Hit: Toploader's version peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 100 for 32 weeks, a significant improvement upon King Harvest's version which only reached number 13. 3. Pop Culture Moment: The song was featured in the opening credits to the 2001 film "A Walk to Remember," injecting the song further into pop culture. 4. Recognition: In 2021, the British Phonographic Industry certified Toploader's version as double platinum, indicating it had sold over 1.2 million copies. 5. Longevity: Unlike the original version, Toploader's "Dancing in the Moonlight" has become a staple of UK radio and has featured in numerous advertisements and TV shows, from grocery store commercials to the series finale of the British sitcom "The Inbetweeners."

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