Everybody Have Fun Tonight
Wang Chung
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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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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Song's LineThe 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."
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Writer and PersonnelThe 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.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including American pop singer Pia Zadora who recorded a version for her 1989 album "Pia Z."
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Use in Popular CultureThe song has been used in multiple films and TV shows, including "The Walking Dead," "Dancing with the Stars," and the 2010 film "Grown Ups."
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Dance Chart SuccessWhile 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.
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RemixesThe 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.
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ControversyThe 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.
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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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