About the song
Starland Vocal Band’s “Afternoon Delight” is a timeless summertime classic that has captivated audiences for decades. Released in 1976, the song became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showcasing the group’s exceptional harmonies and their ability to blend elements of disco, pop, and soul music.
The song’s intro immediately sets the stage with a catchy guitar riff and a driving bassline. The Starland Vocal Band’s vocals then come in, delivering the lyrics with a sense of carefree fun and nostalgia. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lazy summer day filled with relaxation and pleasure.
One of the song’s most memorable aspects is its infectious chorus, which features the line, “Afternoon delight, seems to be just right.” The chorus’s repetitive refrain further reinforces the song’s central theme of carefree enjoyment.
The song’s production is impeccable, featuring a tight rhythm section, lush strings, and a brass section that adds a touch of soulfulness. The Starland Vocal Band’s harmonies are as tight as ever, with each member contributing their unique vocal style to the overall sound.
“Afternoon Delight” is a testament to the enduring power of pop music. Its timeless melody, catchy lyrics, and the Starland Vocal Band’s energetic performance have made it a beloved classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to the group’s talent and their ability to create music that transcends time and genre.
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Lyrics
Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
Gonna grab some afternoon delight
My motto’s always been ‘when it’s right, it’s right’
Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night?
When everything’s a little clearer in the light of day
And we know the night is always gonna be there any way
Thinkin’ of you’s workin’ up my appetite
Looking forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin’ sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite
And the thought of lovin’ you is getting so exciting
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Started out this morning feeling so polite
I always though a fish could not be caught who wouldn’t bite
But you’ve got some bait a waitin’ and I think I might try nibbling
A little afternoon delight
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Please be waiting for me, baby, when I come around
We could make a lot of lovin’ ‘for the sun goes down
Thinkin’ of you’s workin’ up my appetite
Looking forward to a little afternoon delight
Rubbin’ sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite
And the thought of lovin’ you is getting so exciting
Sky rockets in flight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight
Afternoon delight!