Afternoon Delight
Starland Vocal Band
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Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight Gonna grab some afternoon delight My motto's always been 'when it's right, it's right' Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night? When everything's a little clearer in the light of day And we know the night is always gonna be there any way Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite Looking forward to a little afternoon delight Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite And the thought of lovin' you is getting so exciting Sky rockets in flight Afternoon delight Afternoon delight Afternoon delight Started out this morning feeling so polite I always though a fish could not be caught who wouldn't bite But you've got some bait a waitin' and I think I might try nibbling A little afternoon delight Sky rockets in flight Afternoon delight Afternoon delight Afternoon delight Please be waiting for me, baby, when I come around We could make a lot of lovin' 'for the sun goes down Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite Looking forward to a little afternoon delight Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite And the thought of lovin' you is getting so exciting Sky rockets in flight Afternoon delight Afternoon delight Afternoon delight Afternoon delight!
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13 facts about this song
Original Release"Afternoon Delight" was released by the Starland Vocal Band in April 1976.
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Billboard Hot 100The song quickly climbed the charts to reach the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1976.
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Grammy Award"Afternoon Delight" won the Grammy for Best Arrangement for Voices in 1977.
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Innuendo LyricsThe song is noted for its euphemistic lyrics that hint at a romantic mid-day tryst.
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SongwritersStarland Vocal Band members Bill and Taffy Danoff wrote "Afternoon Delight."
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One-hit WondersThe Starland Vocal Band is often classified as a one-hit-wonder because "Afternoon Delight" was their only major hit.
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TV Show Theme Song"Afternoon Delight" was used as the theme song for the short-lived Starland Vocal Band Show which ran on CBS in 1977.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Afternoon Delight," including the cast of the hit show "Glee."
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song has been featured in various films and TV shows including "Good Will Hunting," "Arrested Development" and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."
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John Denver’s LabelThe Starland Vocal Band was the first act signed to John Denver’s Windsong Records label.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by a dish on the menu at Clyde's restaurant in Georgetown, Washington D.C.
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U.S. Library of CongressIn 2010, "Afternoon Delight" was named to the U.S. Library of Congress's National Recording Registry list of sound recordings that "are culturally, historically, or aesthetically important".
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No. 1 in CanadaIn addition to being a hit in the US, "Afternoon Delight" also hit No. 1 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart.
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