Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight
Tiny Tim
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Hello my dear friends Well, here I am on record at last And it feels so wonderful to be here with you on my first album I'm so happy Aha! Happy go lucky me I just go my way Living everyday I don't worry Worrying don't agree Things that bother you Never bother me Things that bother you Never bother me I feel happy and fine Aha Living in the sunlight Loving in the moonlight Having a wonderful time Haven't got a lot I don't need a lot Coffee's only a dime Living in the sunlight Loving in the moonlight Having a wonderful time Just take it from me I'm just as free as any daughter I do what I like Just what I like And how I love it I'm right here to stay When I'm old and gray I'll be right in my prime Living in the sunlight Loving in the moonlight Having a wonderful time Just take it from me I'm just as free as any daughter I do what I like Just what I like And how I love it I'm right here to stay When I'm old and gray I'll be right in my prime Living in the sunlight Loving in the moonlight Having a wonderful time Oh! Isn't this a lovely band And what a thrill it is to have them play for me
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Written by: AL LEWIS, AL SHERMAN
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight" is a popular song that was written by Al Sherman and Al Lewis for the 1930 film "The Big Pond" starring Maurice Chevalier.
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Bing Crosby's InterpretationBing Crosby recorded the song with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra on March 20, 1930, the same year it was written. Crosby's version was well-received, cementing his status as a leading singer of the era.
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Tiny Tim's VersionDespite being released multiple times by different artists, the song is most notably associated with Tiny Tim who released his cover version in 1968 on his album "God Bless Tiny Tim". This version became significantly popular.
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Tiny Tim's SignatureTiny Tim's recording became a signature song for him and his ukulele-driven version was featured in his 1968 debut album, "God Bless Tiny Tim".
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SpongeBob SquarePantsTiny Tim's version of "Livin in the Sunlight, Lovin in the Moonlight" gained significant notoriety again when it was used in the first episode of the cartoon "SpongeBob SquarePants" in 1999, introducing it to a new generation of viewers.
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Music StyleThe song is characterized by its upbeat melody, playful lyrics, and happy-go-lucky theme which was popular in music during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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Varied CoversIn addition to Bing Crosby and Tiny Tim, the song has been covered by various artists over the years including Fats Waller, Jack Smith, and Maurice Chevalier who sang it in the film "The Big Pond".
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Billboard RankingTiny Tim's rendition of the song enjoyed success on the Billboard charts, suggesting its popularity at the time. His album even reached #8 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1968.
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Live PerformancesTiny Tim was known for his dramatic performance style and he often performed "Livin' In The Sunlight" on television shows like The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, gaining him fame and a cult following.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's use in "SpongeBob SquarePants" in the late 1990s and early 2000s helped reintroduce it to a younger audience, contributing to its iconic status in popular culture.
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