California Nights
Lesley Gore
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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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Written by: HOWARD H LIEBLING, MARVIN HAMLISCH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song OriginThe song "California Nights" was recorded by American singer Lesley Gore in 1967.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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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.
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SongwritersThis song was written by the prolific songwriting duo Marvin Hamlisch and Howard Liebling.
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Movie Appearance"California Nights" was featured in the 1967 movie "It's a Bikini World," which starred Deborah Walley and Tommy Kirk.
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Unique GenreWhile 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.
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TV PerformanceLesley Gore performed "California Nights" during her appearance on the Batman TV series in 1967, where she played the role of Pussycat, Catwoman's sidekick.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several other artists, including José Feliciano and Astrud Gilberto, giving this song a continued life in the music industry.
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Tailored Arrangement"California Nights" was arranged by Bob Crewe, a songwriter and record producer who was known for his work with The Four Seasons.
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Music Style TransitionThe 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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