Party Lights
Claudine Clark
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(Party lights, I see the party lights) whoa (They're red and blue and green) the lights (Everybody in the crowd's there) mama, I want to go, go, (They really make a scene) go, go, go, go, yeah, yeah (mama, mama) Well, mama dear, tell me, do you hear? They're partying tonight I tell you, I can't sleep Because across the street Whoa, oh, I see the party lights (mama, mama) I see the lights, I see the party lights They're red and blue and green Everybody in the crowd's there But you won't let me make a scene Well, mama dear, look here, oh dear There goes Mary Lou I see Tommy and Joe, oh, oh, and Betty and Sue Oh, oh, and there goes my boyfriend too I see the lights I see the lights, I see the party lights They're red and blue and green Everybody in the crowd's there But you won't let me make a scene Listen to the party, mama! Well, mama dear, look here, oh dear I'm feeling oh-so blue They're doin' the twist, the fish, the mashed potatoes too I'm here-a lookin' at you I see the lights I see the lights, I see the party lights They're red and blue and green Everybody in the crowd's there But you won't let me make a scene They're doin' the fish, they're doin' the twist The watusi, the mashed potatoes I see the lights, I see the lights They're doin' the bop, I want to go (mama, mama) I want to go (see the lights, I see the party lights) I want to go I want to go (they're red and blue and green) I really love it
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Written by: Claudine Clark
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10 facts about this song
Song Title and Singer"Party Lights" is a song recorded by American singer-songerwriter Claudine Clark.
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Chart PerformanceThis song was a hit in 1962, heading to #5 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
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SongwriterClaudine Clark is credited as the songwriter of "Party Lights." It's one of the most famous songs she has written during her career.
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Music LabelIt was released under the music label Chancellor Records.
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Only Hit SongDespite Claudine Clark's long career writing and recording songs, "Party Lights" was the only one to make a significant impact on the charts.
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GenreThe song is a blend of early rock & roll and R&B, typifying the sound of popular music in the early 1960s.
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Female Empowerment"Party Lights" is considered one of the early examples of female empowerment in popular music. The lyrics, which discuss a young girl's desire to go out and party rather than obey her mother's orders, are seen as a commentary on teenage rebellion and female agency.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists have covered "Party Lights," including Bruce Springsteen and The Beach Boys, highlighting the song's enduring appeal.
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Inspiration for AlbumIn 1984, guitarist Nils Lofgren named his album 'Flip' because he was inspired by the B-side of "Party Lights," a song called "The Strength to Be Strong."
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Re-issuesOver the years, "Party Lights" has been re-issued through various compilation albums. One of the notable re-releases was in 1991 when the song was included in the compilation album titled "The Best of Chancellor Records."
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