Dancing In The Moonlight
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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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Written by: Sherman Kelly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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2 facts about this song
King Harvest's Version1. 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."
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Toploader's Version1. 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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