Reminiscing
Little River Band
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Friday night it was late, I was walking you home We got down to the gate, I was dreaming of the night Would it turn out right? How to tell you girl, I want to build my world around you Wanna tell you that it's true I wanna make you understand I'm talking about a lifetime plan Well that's the way it began, we were hand-in-hand Glen Miller's band was better than before We yelled and screamed for more And those Porter's tunes made us dance across the room It ended all too soon On the way back home I promised you'd never be alone Hurry, don't be late I can't hardly wait I said to myself when we're old We'll go dancing in the dark, walking through the park And reminiscing Friday night it was late, I was walking you home We got down to the gate, I was dreaming of the night Would it turn out right? Now as the years roll on, each time we hear our favorite song The memories come along Older times we're missing, spending the hours reminiscing Hurry, don't be late I can't hardly wait I said to myself when we're old We'll go dancing in the dark, walking through the park And reminiscing
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Written by: GRAEHAM GEORGE GOBLE, GRAHAM GEORGE GOBLE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Band history"Reminiscing" was performed by the band Little River Band, an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1975.
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Release informationThe song was first released as a single in 1978 from their fourth studio album "Sleeper Catcher".
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Chart performance"Reminiscing" is the band's greatest success in the United States, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.
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Sales achievementThe song quickly became one of their most recognizable and has received over 5 million US radio plays till date.
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Song writing"Reminiscing" was penned by the band's guitarist, Graeham Goble.
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Inspirations and InfluencesThe song was inspired by Goble's fondness for the music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
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Cover versionsNumerous artists have covered the song, including Barry Manilow and Gregory Porter, further testifying to its enduring popularity.
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Film featuringThe song was featured in the movie "The Other Guys" starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, introducing it to a new generation of listeners.
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John Lennon connectionIt's reported that "Reminiscing" was the favorite song of Beatles member John Lennon during his final years.
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Genre and styleThe song is known for its smooth, relaxed style and is considered a classic of the soft rock and adult contemporary genres.
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CertificationIn 2018, the song received a Million-Air certificate from BMI for more than 5 million US radio plays. The term "Million-Air" is used to honor songs that have reached over a million broadcast performances.
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