Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight

Bing Crosby

About Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight

"Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight" is a popular song that was written by Al Sherman and Al Lewis for the 1930 film, The Big Pond starring Maurice Chevalier, who made it famous. On March 22, 1930 Bing Crosby and the Paul Whiteman Orchestra recorded a popular cover of this song as well. This registered in the charts of the day at the No. 16 position. Bernie Cummins and his Orchestra also enjoyed success with the song in 1930 achieving a No. 20 spot. Al Bowlly recorded the song with Les Allen on October 17, 1930 (see Al Bowlly Discography). Another British cover version was by the sibling duo Bob and Alf Pearson. In 1968, Tiny Tim sang a cover of this song. This unusual ukulele version of the song was used in the first SpongeBob SquarePants episode, "Help Wanted". In January 2008, American Idol contestant Sarah Whitaker auditioned with the song. Valve originally considered using Tiny Tim's version of the song in the Meet the Pyro trailer for the class based multiplayer game Team Fortress 2, though ultimately went with "Do You Believe in Magic" by The Lovin' Spoonful. Tiny Tim's version of the song was used in ABC television network show Speechless season 3 episode 17. more »

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I'm so happy, happy-go-lucky me
I just go my way, living ev'ry day
I don't worry, worrying don't agree
Winter, Fall and Spring, I just smile and sing

Things that bother you, never bother me
I think ev'rything's fine
Living in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight
Having a glorious time

Haven't got a lot, I don't need a lot
Coffee's only a dime
Living in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight
Having a marvelous time

Just take it from me, I'm just as free as any dove
I do what I like, just when I like, and how I love it

I don't give a hoot, give my cares the boot
All the world is in rhyme
Living in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight
Having a wonderful time

I go swimming with pretty women
And I find life is divine
Swimming in the sunlight, swimming in the moonlight
Having a glorious time

When I'm stepping out with my runabout
How we step is a crime
Starting in the sunlight, ending in the moonlight
Having a marvelous time

I bet what I want, get what I want, once in a while
But if she says "No!", I let her go and keep on smiling

I'm right here to stay, when I'm old and gray
I'll be right in my prime
Chasing in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight
Having a wonderful time

I'm right here to stay, when I'm old and gray
I'll be right in my prime, ooh
Chasing in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight
Having a wonderful time

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: AL LEWIS, AL SHERMAN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin "Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight" is a popular song that was written by Al Sherman and Al Lewis for the 1930 film "The Big Pond" starring Maurice Chevalier.
Bing Crosby's Interpretation Bing Crosby recorded the song with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra on March 20, 1930, the same year it was written. Crosby's version was well-received, cementing his status as a leading singer of the era.
Tiny Tim's Version Despite being released multiple times by different artists, the song is most notably associated with Tiny Tim who released his cover version in 1968 on his album "God Bless Tiny Tim". This version became significantly popular.
Tiny Tim's Signature Tiny Tim's recording became a signature song for him and his ukulele-driven version was featured in his 1968 debut album, "God Bless Tiny Tim".
SpongeBob SquarePants Tiny Tim's version of "Livin in the Sunlight, Lovin in the Moonlight" gained significant notoriety again when it was used in the first episode of the cartoon "SpongeBob SquarePants" in 1999, introducing it to a new generation of viewers.
Music Style The song is characterized by its upbeat melody, playful lyrics, and happy-go-lucky theme which was popular in music during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Varied Covers In addition to Bing Crosby and Tiny Tim, the song has been covered by various artists over the years including Fats Waller, Jack Smith, and Maurice Chevalier who sang it in the film "The Big Pond".
Billboard Ranking Tiny Tim's rendition of the song enjoyed success on the Billboard charts, suggesting its popularity at the time. His album even reached #8 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1968.
Live Performances Tiny Tim was known for his dramatic performance style and he often performed "Livin' In The Sunlight" on television shows like The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, gaining him fame and a cult following.
Cultural Impact The song's use in "SpongeBob SquarePants" in the late 1990s and early 2000s helped reintroduce it to a younger audience, contributing to its iconic status in popular culture.

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