King Harvest
"Dancing in the Moonlight"
Everybody's feelin' warm and bright! Enjoy the timeless groove of King Harvest's 1972/1973 smash hit, "Dancing in the Moonlight." This feel-good pop rock classic, known for its iconic piano intro and joyful vibe, became an enduring one-hit wonder sensation.
- TITLE: Dancing in the Moonlight
- BAND: King Harvest
- GENRE: Pop Rock, Rock
- OTHER: OneHitWonder
- RELEASEDAY: July 15
- YEAR: 1970
Released as a single, this track launched King Harvest to international fame, becoming their defining song. Its smooth blend of pop rock accessibility and easygoing rock rhythm, topped with warm vocals and that unforgettable piano hook, created a perfect feel-good anthem for the era.
This beloved pop rock staple captures the simple joy of gathering and celebrating under the night sky. Its gentle groove and uplifting chorus have made "Dancing in the Moonlight" a perennial favorite on classic hits radio, cementing its legacy as a quintessential early 70s one-hit wonder.
SONG MEANING: Written by Sherman Kelly after recovering from a serious assault, the song was conceived as an optimistic vision of peace and celebration. It imagines people joyfully gathering and dancing together under the moonlight ("Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight / Everybody's feelin' warm and bright"), representing harmony, simple pleasures, and finding collective joy.
