California Nights

Lesley Gore

About California Nights

"California Nights" is a song written by Marvin Hamlisch and Howard Liebling and recorded by Lesley Gore. The song appeared on her 1967 album, California Nights.


Year:
1986
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Along the sand
Let's walk the shore together, now, just hand in hand
It's gonna be fair weather, now,
When the stars come out, stop to count them in the sky

Love California nights
When I'm walkin' with you hand in hand by the shore,
Yes, I love California nights,
At the beach where we'd swim with the tide rolling in

And there will be beneath the midnight sky above
Just you and me, and we will whisper words of love
While the fire light softly flickers in the sand

Warm California nights
With the breeze blowin' in time for love to begin
I would miss California nights if I went on my way
Thinkin' now that I'll stay

Ooh, baby,
Love you, baby
Mm, baby

Love California nights,
Always close as a kiss, nothing's sweeter than this,
And we'll spend California nights,
Always close as a kiss

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Lesley Gore

Lesley Gore (born May 2, 1946) is an American singer. She is perhaps best known for her 1963 pop hit "It's My Party", which she recorded at the age of 16. more »

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Written by: HOWARD H LIEBLING, MARVIN HAMLISCH

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
The song "California Nights" was recorded by American singer Lesley Gore in 1967.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Position
"California Nights" is the title track of Lesley Gore's tenth studio album, making it one of the stand-out songs from her career.
Songwriters
This song was written by the prolific songwriting duo Marvin Hamlisch and Howard Liebling.
Movie Appearance
"California Nights" was featured in the 1967 movie "It's a Bikini World," which starred Deborah Walley and Tommy Kirk.
Unique Genre
While Lesley Gore was primarily known for her pop music, "California Nights" blends pop with distinctly Shangri-La's-style wall-of-sound, giving it a distinct sound that sets it apart in her discography.
TV Performance
Lesley Gore performed "California Nights" during her appearance on the Batman TV series in 1967, where she played the role of Pussycat, Catwoman's sidekick.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several other artists, including José Feliciano and Astrud Gilberto, giving this song a continued life in the music industry.
Tailored Arrangement
"California Nights" was arranged by Bob Crewe, a songwriter and record producer who was known for his work with The Four Seasons.
Music Style Transition
The song marked a shift in Lesley Gore's style from teenage pop to more mature pop music, demonstrating her ability to adapt to the changing musical landscape.

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