Vacation
Connie Francis
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V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N in the summer sun Put away the books, we're out of school The weather's warm but we'll play it cool We're on vacation, havin' lots of fun V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N in the summer sun We're gonna grab a bite at the pizza stand Write love letters in the sand We're on vacation and the world is ours V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N under summer stars Yeah, we'll hop in a jalopy to a drive-in movie and never look at the show We're gonna hug and kiss just like this and I can't wait to go, go, go We're gonna mashed potato to a jukebox tune Park your car 'neath an August moon We're on vacation till the start of the fall V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, we're gonna have a ball, go V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, gonna have a ball Uh-huh, we'll hop in a jalopy to a drive-in movie and never look at the show We're gonna hug and kiss just like this and I can't wait to go, go, go We're gonna mashed potato to a jukebox tune Park your car 'neath an August moon We're on vacation till the start of the fall V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, we're gonna have a ball, yeah V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, (yeah) gonna have a ball
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Written by: CONNIE FRANCIS, GARY KNIGHT, HANK HUNTER
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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13 facts about this song
Background"Vacation" is a popular song sung by American singer Connie Francis. It was released in June 1962 and became a major hit.
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Song's Chart Performance"Vacation" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ranked at number five on the Hot 100 Year-End chart of 1962. It also reached number 10 on the UK Singles chart.
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ProductionThe song was produced by veteran record producer, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, collectively known as Hugo & Luigi.
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Connection with Product PlacementThis song was notably used in a 2004 commercial for the holiday company Expedia.
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Record Label"Vacation" was released under the label MGM Records, one of the most significant record labels in America during the mid-20th century.
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B-SideThe B-side of the"Vacation" single was a song called "The Biggest Sin of All".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Vacation" features Connie Francis on holiday in Italy and has been well-received for its feel-good vibe and the energetic performance of Francis.
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Widespread Popularity"Vacation" not only gained popularity in the United States but it was also repackaged for different international markets. For example, Francis recorded a German version of the song titled "Schöner fremder Mann" which became a number one hit in Germany.
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InspirationThe song's theme revolves around anticipation for a holiday, evoking emotions of excitement and escapism, making it relatable for the general public.
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LegacyDecades after its release, "Vacation" remains one of Connie Francis' most popular and recognizable songs and continues to enjoy airplay on oldies music stations.
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Cover VersionIn 2009, American singer and actress Julianne Hough recorded a version of "Vacation" for the soundtrack of the film "Band Slam".
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Pop CultureThe song is known for its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, and its distinct aura of the early 1960s pop music culture.
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Sales RecordIn the first week of its release, "Vacation" sold over a million copies worldwide, making it one of Connie's biggest hits.
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