About the song
Let’s embark on a musical journey with “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band. Released in 1976, this cheerful tune has charmed audiences with its breezy melody and catchy harmonies.
Written by Bill Danoff, one of the members of Starland Vocal Band, “Afternoon Delight” was featured on their self-titled debut album. This album showcased the band’s unique blend of folk and pop influences, earning them critical acclaim and commercial success.
Upon its release, “Afternoon Delight” soared up the music charts, reaching an impressive #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Its playful lyrics and infectious chorus resonated with listeners, making it a favorite on radio stations and a staple of 1970s pop culture.
With its sunny disposition and feel-good vibes, “Afternoon Delight” remains a beloved classic that continues to bring joy to listeners of all ages.
So, if you’re in the mood for a musical pick-me-up, let Starland Vocal Band’s “Afternoon Delight” be your soundtrack—it’s the perfect song to brighten your day and put a smile on your face!
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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!