Zoom
Fat Larry's Band
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Zoom, just one look and then my heart went boom Suddenly and we were on the moon Flyin' high in a neon sky, oh oh Bang, just one touch and all the church bells rang Heaven called and all the angels sang Sunrise shine in the midnight sky, oh oh Oh zoom, you chased the day away High noon, the moon and stars came out to play Then my whole wide world went zoom (High as a rainbow as we went flyin' by) Faster and faster we were higher than high For once in my lifetime I was finally free And you gave that to me Zoom, you chased the day away High noon, the moon and stars came out to play Then my whole world went zoom Moonbeams dancin' in the afternoon Shadows blowin' as the roses bloom Lookin' down on a wonderland Smack just one kiss and I was outta whack All at once there was no turnin' back All so far above the brighter star, oh oh Oh zoom, you chased the day away High noon, the moon and stars came out to play Then my whole wide world went zoom (High as a rainbow as we went flyin' by) Faster and faster we were higher than high For once in my lifetime I was finally free And you gave that to me
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Written by: Len Barry, Bobby Eli
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, UNIDISC MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Zoom" by Fat Larry's Band was released in October 1982.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit in the UK, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1982.
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Genre"Zoom" falls under the genres of R&B and Soul.
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The BandFat Larry's Band was an American R&B and funk band, active from 1976 to 1987, which predominantly consisted of African-American members.
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Lead SingerThe band was fronted by drummer, vocalist, and band-leader, "Fat" Larry James.
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BackgroundThe song is most famous for its catchy tune and heartfelt lyrics, depicting the singer's dream of escaping his troubles and fitting in with society.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Zoom" have been interpreted as a metaphor for escaping the struggles of life and finding one's place in the world.
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Music VideoAlthough the song was released in the pre-MTV era, a music video was made featuring montages of the band performing and scenes related to the song's lyrics.
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Legacy"Zoom" by Fat Larry's Band remains a popular song and has been used in the soundtracks for numerous films and television shows, including the BBC series 'Only Fools and Horses'.
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Cover Versions"Zoom" has been covered by various artists over the years, including Phil Ade and Raheem DeVaughn in 2011.
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Record Label"Fat Larry's Band" was signed to WMOT Records when "Zoom" was released.
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AwardsWhile the song itself didn't win any specific awards, its high charting position solidified Fat Larry's Band's place in music history.
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TragedyThe lead singer, "Fat" Larry James, passed away at the age of 38, just five years after the release of their hit "Zoom."
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Song Length"Zoom" runs for 4:16 minutes.
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Certified GoldThe Single was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of over 400,000 units.
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