Moonflight (song)

"Moonflight" is a song written and originally recorded by Vik Venus (Alias: Your Main Moon Man) in 1969. It is a 'break-in' song, with popular hits of the day interspersed at humorous points throughout the song in response to spoken-word prompts, in the style of Dickie Goodman, who had many such hits. "Moonflight" became a hit during the summer of '69, reaching #38 U.S. Billboard and #23 Cash Box. It also charted in Canada, where it reached #20.[1] It did best in South Africa, however, where it reached #7.[2]

"Moonflight"
Single by Vik Venus
B-side"Everybody's on Strike"
ReleasedJuly 1969 (U.S.)
GenrePop, novelty
LabelBuddah
Songwriter(s)Vik Venus (Alias: Your Main Moon Man)

The song was Venus' only hit record. However, a follow-up song, also moon-landing themed, was released entitled "Moonjack." The featured 'break-in' songs, however, were sampled in the style of Alvin & the Chipmunks.

Dickie Goodman also did a moon-landing themed song entitled "Luna Trip."

Chart history
Chart (1969) Peak
position
Canada RPM Top Singles[1] 20
South Africa (Springbok)[3] 7
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[4] 38
U.S. Cash Box Top 100[5] 23

Songs

The songs sampled (in order) are:

References
  1. "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1969-08-02. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  2. "SA Charts 1965–March 1989". Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  3. "SA Charts 1965–March 1989". Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  4. Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
  5. Cash Box Top 100 Singles, August , 1969
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