Fishin' in the Dark

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

About Fishin' in the Dark

"Fishin' in the Dark" is a song written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photoglo and recorded by American country music group The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. It was released in June 1987 as the second single from their album Hold On. It reached number-one on the U. S. and Canadian country charts. It was the band's third number-one single on the U. S. country music charts and the second in Canada. After it became available for download, it has sold over a million digital copies by 2015. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA on September 12, 2014.  


Year:
1987
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Lazy yellow moon comin' up tonight
Shinin' through the trees
Crickets are singin' and lightning bugs
Are floatin' on the breeze
Baby get ready

Across the field where the creek turns back
By the old stump road
I'm gonna take you to a special place
That nobody knows
Baby get ready, ooh

You and me going fishing in the dark
Lying on our backs and counting the stars
Where the cool grass grows
Down by the river in the full moon light
We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night
Just movin' slow

Stayin' the whole night through
Feels so good to be with you
Spring is almost over and the summer's come
And the days are gettin' long
Waited all winter for the time to be right
Just to take you along, baby get ready

And it don't matter if we sit forever
And the fish don't bite
Jump in the river and cool ourselves
From the heat of the night
Baby get ready, ooh

You and me going fishing in the dark
Lying on our backs and counting the stars
Where the cool grass grows
Down by the river in the full moon light
We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night
Just movin' slow

Stayin' the whole night through
Feels so good to be with you

You and me going fishing in the dark
Lying on our backs and counting the stars
Where the cool grass grows
Down by the river in the full moon light
We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night
Just movin' slow

You and me going fishing in the dark
Lying on our backs and counting the stars
Where the cool grass grows
Down by the river in the full moon light
We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night
Just movin' slow

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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country-folk-rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California in 1966. The group's membership has had at least a dozen changes over the years, including a period from 1976 to 1981 when the band performed and recorded as The Dirt Band. Constant members since the early times are singer-guitarist Jeff Hanna and drummer Jimmie Fadden. Multi-instrumentalist John McEuen was with the band from 1966 to 1986 and returned during 2001. Keyboardist Bob Carpenter joined the band in 1977. The band is often cited as instrumental to the progression of contemporary country and roots music. more »

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Written by: Jim Photoglo, Wendy Waldman

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15 facts about this song

Release Year
"Fishin' in the Dark" was released in 1987 by "The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band."
Chart Success
This popular song hit the number one spot on the Billboard country charts, where it remained for two weeks.
Songwriters
"Fishin' in the Dark" was written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photoglo, not by any member of the band itself.
Evergreen Popularity
Despite being over 30 years old, this song is a recurrent play on country radio channels and has managed to resonate with multiple generations.
Cover versions
Due to its popularity, "Fishin' in the Dark" has been covered by many artists in various genres, notably country artist Garth Brooks and bluegrass band The Wreckers.
Album Success
The song is from the album "Hold On", which is one of the band's most commercially successful albums.
Non-Country Fans
“Fishin’ in the Dark” is even beloved by listenrs who aren't typically country music fans. The song has universal themes that make it appealing to a wide range of people.
Interactive Music
The song also has a line dance associated with it, often performed at country bars and weddings across America.
Fan Favourite
It is considered a signature song of the band and remains a favourite among fans, often used in encores during live performances.
Digital Downloads
The song continues to achieve success in the digital age; it was certified as Platinum by the RIAA in 2015, representing 1 million digital downloads or streams.
Song Meaning
The song’s lyrics have been interpreted as a romanticized depiction of rural life, touching on themes of nature's simplicity and the escape it offers from urban existence.
Music Video
The music video for "Fishin' in the Dark" features the band members having a night-time fishin' adventure, in line with the theme of the song's lyrics.
Band Composition
When the song was released, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band comprised of Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter and Jimmy Ibbotson.
Multi-Genre Music
The band has a rich history in folk, country rock, bluegrass and has even dabbled in pop. "Fishin' in the Dark," with its infectious melody and memorable lyrics, is deemed a progressive country sound for the band.
Prolonged Enjoyment
The song is almost four minutes long, making it slightly longer than the average popular song duration of three and a half minutes. This gives listeners more time to enjoy the catchy tune and soulful lyrics.

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