There's a Moon Out Tonight
The Capris
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There's a (moon out tonight) whoa-oh-oh ooh Let's go strollin' There's a (girl in my heart) whoa-oh-oh ooh Whose heart I've stolen There's a moon out tonight (whoa-oh-oh ooh) Let's go strollin' through the park (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) There's a (glow in my heart) whoa-oh-oh ooh I never felt before There's a (girl at my side) whoa-oh-oh ooh That I adore There's a glow in my heart I never felt before (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh darlin' Where have you been? I've been longin' for you all my life Whoa-uh-oh baby I never felt this way before I guess it's because there's a moon out tonight There's a (glow in my heart) whoa-oh-oh ooh I never felt before There's a (girl at my side) whoa-oh-oh ooh That I adore There's glow in my heart I guess it's because There's a moon out tonight Moon out tonight Moon out tonight Moon out tonight There's a moon out tonight
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Written by: NACCARATO, REINA, JOHN CASSESE, M MINCELLI, N SANTA MARIA
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"There's a Moon Out Tonight" was first released by The Capris in 1958 as a single. However, the song did not gain popularity until it was re-released in 1960 by Old Town Records.
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Initial ReceptionWhen first released, the song received very little attention and was largely ignored by audiences and radio stations alike. This led the group to disband for a time.
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Popularity SurgeThe song "There's a Moon Out Tonight" started gaining popularity in 1960 after a popular DJ named Alan Fredericks started playing the song on his Night Train show on WCBS-FM in New York.
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Chart PerformanceThe song eventually climbed to the number three spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961. It was The Capris' biggest hit and their only top 40 hit.
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ResurgenceEven after its initial success, the song remained popular and has been covered by other artists like Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge and Barry Manilow.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its typical doo-wop style, with harmonious vocals and sentimental lyrics, very characteristic of the 1950s and early 1960s.
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Group MembersThe original members of The Capris who recorded "There's a Moon Out Tonight" included Nick Santo, Mike Mincieli, Frank Reina, John Cassese, and Danny Crafton.
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Lyrics InspirationThough not confirmed, it is widely believed that the sentimental lyrics of the song were inspired by the usual doo-wop theme of young romance and longing.
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RediscoveryIt was rediscovered in a bargain bin by Jerry Greene, an employee of Philadelphia's Times Square Records store, who bought the master from Lost Nite Records and reissued it on his own label.
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Cultural ImpactDespite only having this one major hit, "There's a Moon Out Tonight" secured The Capris' place in rock history. The song is regularly played on oldies radio stations and is a favorite among fans of doo-wop music.
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