Party Lights

Claudine Clark

About Party Lights

"Party Lights" is a song written and performed by Claudine Clark. It reached #3 on the U. S. R&B chart and #5 on the U. S. pop chart in 1962. It was featured on her 1962 album Party Lights. The song was arranged by Russ Faith and produced by Faith and Bob Marcucci. The song ranked #35 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1962.


Year:
2001
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(Party lights, I see the party lights) whoa
(They're red and blue and green) the lights
(Everybody in the crowd's there) mama, I want to go, go, 
(They really make a scene) go, go, go, go, yeah, yeah (mama, mama)

Well, mama dear, tell me, do you hear?
They're partying tonight
I tell you, I can't sleep
Because across the street
Whoa, oh, I see the party lights (mama, mama)

I see the lights, I see the party lights
They're red and blue and green
Everybody in the crowd's there
But you won't let me make a scene

Well, mama dear, look here, oh dear
There goes Mary Lou
I see Tommy and Joe, oh, oh, and Betty and Sue
Oh, oh, and there goes my boyfriend too
I see the lights 

I see the lights, I see the party lights
They're red and blue and green
Everybody in the crowd's there
But you won't let me make a scene

Listen to the party, mama!

Well, mama dear, look here, oh dear
I'm feeling oh-so blue
They're doin' the twist, the fish, the mashed potatoes too
I'm here-a lookin' at you
I see the lights

I see the lights, I see the party lights
They're red and blue and green
Everybody in the crowd's there
But you won't let me make a scene

They're doin' the fish, they're doin' the twist
The watusi, the mashed potatoes
I see the lights, I see the lights
They're doin' the bop, I want to go (mama, mama)

I want to go (see the lights, I see the party lights)
I want to go
I want to go  (they're red and blue and green)
I really love it

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Claudine Clark

Claudine Clark (born April 26, 1941, Macon, Georgia, United States) is an American R&B musician, best known as the singer and composer of the 1962 hit "Party Lights", which reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Title and Singer
"Party Lights" is a song recorded by American singer-songerwriter Claudine Clark.
Chart Performance
This song was a hit in 1962, heading to #5 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
Songwriter
Claudine Clark is credited as the songwriter of "Party Lights." It's one of the most famous songs she has written during her career.
Music Label
It was released under the music label Chancellor Records.
Only Hit Song
Despite Claudine Clark's long career writing and recording songs, "Party Lights" was the only one to make a significant impact on the charts.
Genre
The song is a blend of early rock & roll and R&B, typifying the sound of popular music in the early 1960s.
Female Empowerment
"Party Lights" is considered one of the early examples of female empowerment in popular music. The lyrics, which discuss a young girl's desire to go out and party rather than obey her mother's orders, are seen as a commentary on teenage rebellion and female agency.
Cover Versions
Over the years, many artists have covered "Party Lights," including Bruce Springsteen and The Beach Boys, highlighting the song's enduring appeal.
Inspiration for Album
In 1984, guitarist Nils Lofgren named his album 'Flip' because he was inspired by the B-side of "Party Lights," a song called "The Strength to Be Strong."
Re-issues
Over the years, "Party Lights" has been re-issued through various compilation albums. One of the notable re-releases was in 1991 when the song was included in the compilation album titled "The Best of Chancellor Records."

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