Vacation
The Go-Go's
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Can't seem to get my mind off of you Back here at home there's nothin' to do Now that I'm away I wish I'd stayed Tomorrow's a day of mine that you won't be in When you looked at me I should've run But I thought it was just for fun I see I was wrong And I'm not so strong I should've known all along that time would tell A week without you Thought I'd forget Two weeks without you and I Still haven't gotten over you yet Vacation, all I ever wanted Vacation, had to get away Vacation, meant to be spent alone Vacation, all I ever wanted Vacation, had to get away Vacation, meant to be spent alone A week without you Thought I'd forget Two weeks without you and I Still haven't gotten over you yet Vacation, all I ever wanted Vacation, had to get away Vacation, meant to be spent alone Vacation, all I ever wanted Vacation, had to get away Vacation, meant to be spent alone
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Written by: ATARAH VALENTINE, MICHAEL MALIH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Vacation" was the first single from The Go-Go's second studio album, and it reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1982.
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The BandThe Go-Go’s, the band responsible for "Vacation", are known for being the first, and to date only, all-female band that both wrote their own songs and played their own instruments to top the Billboard album charts.
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Music Video NotabilityThe music video for "Vacation" was one of the first with a storyline, paving the way for future music videos. It featured the band members water-skiing, and it's been cited as an influence for later videos like Miley Cyrus' "Malibu."
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Album Information"Vacation" is the title track from The Go-Go's second album. The album itself is Gold-certified, selling over 500,000 copies.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by three of the band's members: Kathy Valentine, Charlotte Caffey, and Jane Wiedlin.
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Concept OriginThe song "Vacation" was actually penned while Kathy Valentine was still a member of the Textones (her band before she joined the Go-Go's). However, it was only after she joined the Go-Go's that the song gained popularity.
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Grammy NominationThe Go-Go's were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Packaging for the "Vacation" album, which featured the song.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Vacation" over the years, including Alvin and the Chipmunks for their TV series in 1985, and Vitamin C for the soundtrack to the 2004 movie "13 Going on 30".
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Sync Licensing"Vacation" has been used in various movie soundtracks, like "Rugrats in Paris: The Movie," and TV shows, such as "30 Rock."
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Pop Culture IconDue to its catchy tune and feel-good lyrics, "Vacation" has become a pop culture symbol for holidays and getaways, and it's frequently played on the radio and in various media during the summer or holiday season.
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