Everyone's Gone to the Moon

Jonathan King

About Everyone's Gone to the Moon

"Everyone's Gone to the Moon" is a song that was written and recorded as the debut single of the British singer-songwriter and record producer Jonathan King. The song was released in 1965 while King was still an undergraduate at Cambridge University. Released by Decca Records, it reached No. 4 in the UK, and No. 17 in the US Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
1991
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#4

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Streets full of people, all alone
Roads full of houses, never home
Church full of singing, out of tune
Everyone's gone to the moon

Eyes full of sorrow, never wet
Hands full of money, all in debt
Sun coming out in the middle of June
Everyone's gone to the moon

Long time ago
Life had begun
Everyone went to the sun

Cars full of motors, painted green
Mouths full of chocolate-covered cream
Arms that can only lift a spoon
Everyone's gone to the moon

Everyone's gone to the moon
Everyone's gone to the moon

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Jonathan King

Jonathan King (born Kenneth George King, 6 December 1944) is an English singer-songwriter, record producer, music entrepreneur, and former television and radio presenter. King first came to prominence in 1965 when "Everyone's Gone to the Moon", a song that he wrote and sang while still an undergraduate, achieved chart success in Britain and the United States. The Guardian reported in 2002 that he had sold over 40 million records in his career. As an independent producer, he discovered and named Genesis in 1967, and produced their first album From Genesis to Revelation. He founded his own label, UK Records in 1972. He released and produced songs for 10cc and the Bay City Rollers. In the 1970s King became known for hits that he performed and/or produced under d… more »

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Written by: KENNETH KING

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10 facts about this song

Creation Process
"Everyone's Gone to the Moon" is a song that was written and sung by Jonathan King. He composed this song when he was still a student at Cambridge University in 1965.
Successful Debut
After being released as King's first single, the song quickly climbed the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #4. This marked a successful debut for King’s music career.
Global Recognition
Apart from the UK, the song was a commercial success in other parts of the world too. It reached #17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it an international hit.
Mass Appeal
Over time, "Everyone's Gone to the Moon" sold over a million copies and was awarded a gold disc.
Frequent Covers
Numerous artists have covered King's hit song since its release, including artists like The Flaming Lips, Nina Simone, and Bobbie Gentry which display its influence and continued popularity.
Notable Lyrics
The song's somewhat cryptic and eccentric lyrics combined mundanity with a sense of otherworldly loneliness. Lyrics like "Streets full of people, all alone" and "boys playing with toys" presented a metaphoric concept of alienation.
Unique Music Attributes
The song is noted for its soft piano melody, a distinctive bass line, and King's calm, soothing vocals.
Career Booster
The success of "Everyone's Gone to the Moon" played a major role in launching King's career in music, setting him on a path of further hits and opening doors into television and film.
Song’s Legacy
Despite its age, the song is still played on oldies radio stations nowadays, showcasing its enduring appeal.
Controversial Figure
Although the song has a favorable reputation, the reputation of its creator, Jonathan King, has been controversial due to his criminal behavior including convictions for sexual assault.

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