Fishin' in the Dark
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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Lazy yellow moon comin' up tonight Shinin' through the trees Crickets are singin' and lightning bugs Are floatin' on the breeze Baby get ready Across the field where the creek turns back By the old stump road I'm gonna take you to a special place That nobody knows Baby get ready, ooh You and me going fishing in the dark Lying on our backs and counting the stars Where the cool grass grows Down by the river in the full moon light We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night Just movin' slow Stayin' the whole night through Feels so good to be with you Spring is almost over and the summer's come And the days are gettin' long Waited all winter for the time to be right Just to take you along, baby get ready And it don't matter if we sit forever And the fish don't bite Jump in the river and cool ourselves From the heat of the night Baby get ready, ooh You and me going fishing in the dark Lying on our backs and counting the stars Where the cool grass grows Down by the river in the full moon light We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night Just movin' slow Stayin' the whole night through Feels so good to be with you You and me going fishing in the dark Lying on our backs and counting the stars Where the cool grass grows Down by the river in the full moon light We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night Just movin' slow You and me going fishing in the dark Lying on our backs and counting the stars Where the cool grass grows Down by the river in the full moon light We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night Just movin' slow
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Written by: Jim Photoglo, Wendy Waldman
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15 facts about this song
Release Year"Fishin' in the Dark" was released in 1987 by "The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band."
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Chart SuccessThis popular song hit the number one spot on the Billboard country charts, where it remained for two weeks.
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Songwriters"Fishin' in the Dark" was written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photoglo, not by any member of the band itself.
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Evergreen PopularityDespite being over 30 years old, this song is a recurrent play on country radio channels and has managed to resonate with multiple generations.
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Cover versionsDue to its popularity, "Fishin' in the Dark" has been covered by many artists in various genres, notably country artist Garth Brooks and bluegrass band The Wreckers.
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Album SuccessThe song is from the album "Hold On", which is one of the band's most commercially successful albums.
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Non-Country Fans“Fishin’ in the Dark” is even beloved by listenrs who aren't typically country music fans. The song has universal themes that make it appealing to a wide range of people.
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Interactive MusicThe song also has a line dance associated with it, often performed at country bars and weddings across America.
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Fan FavouriteIt is considered a signature song of the band and remains a favourite among fans, often used in encores during live performances.
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Digital DownloadsThe song continues to achieve success in the digital age; it was certified as Platinum by the RIAA in 2015, representing 1 million digital downloads or streams.
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Song MeaningThe song’s lyrics have been interpreted as a romanticized depiction of rural life, touching on themes of nature's simplicity and the escape it offers from urban existence.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fishin' in the Dark" features the band members having a night-time fishin' adventure, in line with the theme of the song's lyrics.
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Band CompositionWhen the song was released, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band comprised of Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter and Jimmy Ibbotson.
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Multi-Genre MusicThe band has a rich history in folk, country rock, bluegrass and has even dabbled in pop. "Fishin' in the Dark," with its infectious melody and memorable lyrics, is deemed a progressive country sound for the band.
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Prolonged EnjoymentThe song is almost four minutes long, making it slightly longer than the average popular song duration of three and a half minutes. This gives listeners more time to enjoy the catchy tune and soulful lyrics.
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