Under the Moon of Love
1961 song
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"Under the Moon of Love" is a song written by Tommy Boyce and Curtis Lee, and first recorded in 1961 by Curtis Lee. Produced by Phil Spector, Lee's recording was released on Dunes Records #45-2008, with the "B" side "Beverly Jean". It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 46 on November 27, 1961.[1]
| "Under the Moon of Love" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Curtis Lee | |
| B-side | "Beverly Jean" |
| Released | 1961 |
| Recorded | 1961 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Label | Dunes Records |
| Songwriters | Curtis Lee, Tommy Boyce |
| Producer | Phil Spector |
| "Under the Moon of Love" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Showaddywaddy | |
| B-side | "Lookin' Back" |
| Released | 15 October 1976 |
| Recorded | 1976 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Label | Bell Records |
| Songwriters | Curtis Lee, Tommy Boyce |
| Producer | Mike Hurst |
Showaddywaddy version
In 1976 the song was revived by rock and roll revival act Showaddywaddy and became a major hit in the UK. The Mike Hurst-produced version went on to spend three weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart in December that year,[2] and has since sold over a million copies in the UK.[3] It was the band's last song to be released on Bell Records.[4]
Showaddywaddy personnel
Source:[4]
- Vocals: Dave Bartram
- Guitar: Russ Field
- Bass: Rod Deas
- Drums: Malcolm Allured
- Timpani: Romeo Challenger
- Trumpet: Mike Davis
- Saxophone: Jeff Daly
Chart performance
Curtis Lee
Showaddywaddy
| Chart (1976–77) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[7] | 53 |
| Irish Singles Chart (IRMA)[8] | 6 |
| South Africa (Springbok Radio)[9] | 6 |
| UK Singles Chart (BMRB) | 1 |
Other version
In 1975, Mud covered the song for their album Use Your Imagination which reached No. 33 in the UK Albums Chart. It was also the B-side of their 1977 single, "Beating Around The Bush", which failed to chart.
