Everybody Have Fun Tonight

Wang Chung

About Everybody Have Fun Tonight

"Everybody Have Fun Tonight" is a song performed by the British new wave group Wang Chung, released as a single from their album Mosaic in 1986. Collaboratively written by Jack Hues, Nick Feldman, and Peter Wolf, it reached #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on Christmas 1986 behind "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles. It also hit #1 on the Canada RPM Top 100 Singles chart the week of 17 January 1987. With some different lyrics, the original ballad version of the song was placed on the B-side. After their breakup in 1991, Wang Chung reunited in 2005 to perform this song on the television show Hit Me, Baby, One More Time. The song is featured on numerous 1980s compilation albums and still receives some radio airplay across the United States. It has appeared in the "#2s" episode of VH1 Classic's One Hit Wonders series, even though the band had one more top 10 single, "Let's Go", in April 1987. 


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I'll drive a million miles
To be with you tonight
So if you're feeling low
Turn up your radio
The words we use are strong
They make reality
But now the music's on
Oh baby dance with me yeah.

Rip it up
Move down
Rip it up
Move it down to the ground
Rip it up
Cool down
Rip it up
And get the feeling not the word.

[Chorus:]
Ev'rybody have fun tonight
Ev'rybody have fun tonight
Ev'rybody Wang Chung tonight
Ev'rybody have fun tonight
Ev'rybody Wang Chung tonight
Ev'rybody have fun

Deep in the world tonight
Our hearts beat safe and sound
I'll hold you so close
Just let yourself go down

Rip it up
Move down
Rip it up
Move it down to the ground
Rip it up
Cool down
Rip it up
Get out what's inside of you

[Chorus:]

On the edge of oblivion
All the world is Babylon
And all the love and ev'ryone
A ship of fools sailing on
(Ev'rybody)
Ev'rybody have fun tonight
(Ev'rybody)
Ev'rybody have fun tonight

Across the nation
Around the world
Ev'rybody have fun tonight
A celebration so spread the word

[Chorus:]

Ev'rybody
Ev'ryone

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Wang Chung

Wang Chung are an English New Wave musical group formed in 1980. The name Wang Chung means "Yellow Bell" in Chinese (黃鐘 -- "Huáng Zhōng" in Pinyin), and is the first note in the Chinese classical music scale. more »

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Written by: Jack Hues, Nick Feldman, Peter F. Wolf

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11 facts about this song

Genre and Release
"Everybody Have Fun Tonight" is a song by the British new wave band Wang Chung. It was released as a single from their 1986 album "Mosaic."
Chart Performance
The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1986. It was Wang Chung's only single to reach the top 10 in the US.
Music Video
The music video was directed by iconic shooting star Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. It features rapid-fire editing techniques that were later banned on certain television networks due to their alleged capability to trigger epileptic seizures.
Song's Line
The line, "Everybody Wang Chung tonight" has been referenced and parodied in various forms of media, including television shows such as "The Simpsons" and "The Office."
Writer and Personnel
The song was written by Wang Chung members Jack Hues and Nick Feldman, along with record producer Peter Wolf who also served as the song's keyboardist.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, including American pop singer Pia Zadora who recorded a version for her 1989 album "Pia Z."
Use in Popular Culture
The song has been used in multiple films and TV shows, including "The Walking Dead," "Dancing with the Stars," and the 2010 film "Grown Ups."
Dance Chart Success
While it was a success on mainstream charts, "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" also found success on dance charts. It peaked at No. 7 at the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Remixes
The track has seen various remixes over the years, extending its popularity into the 21st century. In 2010, German electronic musician DJ SLEEPER released a remix of the song.
Controversy
The psychedelic video, with quick cuts and jerky movements, led to criticism and controversy. It was alleged to induce seizures in photo-sensitive epilepsy, leading to limited airplay.
Band's Legacy
"Everybody Have Fun Tonight" remains one of Wang Chung's most recognized songs and it often appears on 80s new wave and pop music compilations.

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