Moonlight Feels Right

Starbuck

About Moonlight Feels Right

"Moonlight Feels Right" is the debut single recorded by the American band Starbuck. Written and produced by Bruce Blackman, the song was released in the first week of April 1976. The song features a prominent marimba solo by co-founding band member Bo Wagner. "Moonlight Feels Right" was a major American hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Cash Box chart, and number one on Record World. It is ranked as the 34th biggest US hit of the year. On the Canadian chart, the song peaked at number three in early August 1976. It is ranked as the 51st biggest Canadian hit of 1976. On the American Top 40 radio program of August 14, 1976, Casey Kasem reported the group's difficulties in promoting their single. Over the winter they had hand-delivered the record to 400 radio stations, 95 percent of which had told them they would play it, but did not. One of those stations, WERC in Birmingham, Alabama, told them that it sounded like a spring song to them, so they would play it but would wait until spring to do so. Discouraged, the group re-entered the recording studio. However, WERC kept their promise and became the first to do so, because "Moonlight Feels Right" became a hit immediately following its first airing. The song debuted on the U. S. charts the week ending April 17, 1976, with a chart run of over five months. 


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The wind blew some luck in my direction
I caught it in my hands today 
I finally made a tricky French connection
You winked and gave me your O.K.
I'll take you on a trip beside the ocean
And drop the top at Chesapeake Bay 
Ain't nothing like the sky to dose a potion
The moon'll send you on your way 

Moonlight feels right 
Moonlight feels right 

We'll lay back and observe the constellations
And watch the moon smilin' bright 
I'll play the radio on southern stations
'Cause southern belles are hell at night 
You say you came to Baltimore from Ole Miss
Class of seven-four, gold ring
The eastern moon looks ready for a wet kiss
To make the tide rise again

Moonlight feels right 
Moonlight feels right

We'll see the sun come up on Sunday morning 
And watch it fade the moon away 
I guess you know I'm giving you a warning
'Cause me and moon are itching to play
I'll take you on a trip beside the ocean 
And drop the top at Chesapeake Bay 
Ain't nothin' like the sky to dose a potion 
The moon'll send you on your way

Moonlight feels right 
Moonlight feels right

Moonlight feels right 
Moonlight feels right

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Starbuck

Starbuck was a rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974 by keyboardist/vocalist/record producer Bruce Blackman and marimba player Bo Wagner. Both Blackman and Wagner, along with guitarist Johnny Walker, had previous success with Mississippi-based "sunshine pop" group Eternity's Children, scoring a Billboard Hot 100 hit with "Mrs. Bluebird" in the summer of 1968. more »

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Written by: Bruce Blackman

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Moonlight Feels Right" is a hit single by the band Starbuck. The band originated from Atlanta, Georgia, and the song was their debut single.
Release
The song was released in 1975, initially under a private label, before other records picked it up. It was then officially released in 1976.
Chart Performance
"Moonlight Feels Right" reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 on the Cash Box Top 100 in the US. - The song also peaked at #1 on the Record World chart.
Musical Style
The musical style of the song can best be described as Soft Rock, Pop Rock, and Progressive Rock with elements of Fusion Jazz. - The song is known for featuring an extended marimba solo by co-founding member Bo Wagner, which is unusual for a pop song.
Song Success
The song sold over a million copies and was awarded a gold disc by R.I.A.A. in August 1976. - This song became Starbuck's biggest hit, making them largely remembered as a one-hit-wonder.
Song Theme
"Moonlight Feels Right" is thematically a feel-good summer song. - Despite its title, it is not a love song. It paints a picture of a perfect summer moment with impressions of a romantic coastline drive.
Album
The song is the title track of the album "Moonlight Feels Right", which failed to produce any other significant hits, leading to the band's reputation as a one-hit wonder.
Use in Pop Culture
Over the years, the song has been featured in several movies and TV shows. It gained a cult following due to its unique sound and is remembered as a classic 70s hit.
Writer and Producer
"Moonlight Feels Right" was both written and produced by Bruce Blackman, the lead vocalist and keyboard player for the band.
Later Careers
Blackman left the music industry after Starbuck’s follow-up albums failed. He later gained success as an author and motivational speaker. - Marimba player Bo Wagner became a percussion instructor at North Greenville University in South Carolina.

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