A Lover's Holiday

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About A Lover's Holiday

"A Lover's Holiday" is a 1980 crossover disco/soul single by Change, from the album The Glow of Love. "A Lover's Holiday", along with the album's title track and "Searching" were very successful on the dance charts, spending nine weeks at #1 - the all-time record. The three tracks were the most successful dance chart entries for 1980. Lead vocals for tracks: "Glow of Love" and "Searching" were performed by Luther Vandross. "A Lover's Holiday" was a hit on the soul singles chart peaking at #5, and peaking at #40 on the Hot 100.  


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Not a cloud showed out in the sky
That very night in Pitch Black City
I was so damned scared, it was dark
It was so dim, it was a shame

Just then a man walked up to me and said
Didn't I see you here before
The lights were low and the party was so dull
Just not good enough

Holiday
Holiday
Holiday
Celebrate

Then we both held hands in each other's
For a chance to start it moving
He reached deep inside of his vest
And in his hand he held a ring

Let's have lunch
Picnic or a brunch in the wintertime
Let's disco down in a rollerskating
Ring in Alaska town

Holiday (Holiday)
Holiday (come on, come on celebrate)
Holiday
Celebrate

Holiday (got the feeling, come on, keep ahead)
Holiday (reelin' holiday, yeah, yeah)
Holiday
Celebrate

Not a cloud showed out in the sky
That very night in Pitch Black City
I was so damned scared, it was dark
It was so dim, it was a shame

Just then a man walked up to me and said
Didn't I see you here before
The lights were low and the party was so dull
Just not good enough

Holiday
Holiday
Holiday
Celebrate

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Change

Change was an Italian-American post-disco group formed in Bologna, Italy in 1979 by businessman and executive producer Jacques Fred Petrus (1949–1986) and Mauro Malavasi (1957). They were heavily influenced by legendary disco band Chic. more »

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Written by: DAVID ROMANI, DAVIDE ROMANI, TANYAYETTE CHARLAISS WILLOUGHBY

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Record Label
The song "A Lover's Holiday" by Change was released under the record label Atlantic Records.
Year of Release
"A Lover's Holiday" was released in the year 1980.
Album
This song is a part of the debut album of Change, "The Glow Of Love."
Chart Performance
"A Lover's Holiday" was a successful release as it topped the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Genre
The song falls into the genre of post-disco and funk music.
Co-Writers
The songs from the album including "A Lover's Holiday" were written by Davide Romani and Paolo Gianolio.
Production
The production duties for "A Lover's Holiday" were handled by Jacques Fred Petrus, an influential French-Italian music producer known for his work in the genre of post-disco.
Popular Samples
The song has been sampled in several mixes due to its infectious groove. For example, it was sampled in the "Megamix" by Bruce Forest in 1985.
Music Video
Unlike many songs from its time, "A Lover's Holiday" does not have an official music video.
Legacy
Despite being over 40 years old, "A Lover's Holiday" remains a popular track, especially at dance clubs and is often included in many disco/dance music compilations.
Vocals
The song features vocals from Luther Vandross, who later went on to have a successful solo career. However, his contribution to the track is often overlooked, as the album credits the band Change as a collective, not mentioning individual performers.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered and sampled "A Lover's Holiday" over the years, demonstrating its enduring appeal in the music world.

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