"Afternoon Delight" is a hit song recorded by Starland Vocal Band, known for its close harmony and sexually suggestive wordplay. It was written by Bill Danoff, one of the members of the band. "Afternoon Delight" charted well in New Zealand, peaking at #5. In Australia it was a #6 hit. In the UK, it reached #18 and was used as theme to a weekly show of the same title on London's Capital Radio, hosted by Duncan Johnson, and from 1980 on an afternoon show using the same title, broadcast every weekday at Mercia Sound in Coventry, presented by Stuart Linnell. It became a US #1 single on July 10, 1976 and earned a gold record. "Afternoon Delight" also reached #1 in Canada.
Recorded | November 1975 |
Genre | Country pop, soft rock |
Length | 3:16 |
Label | Windsong (US), Windlands International (UK & Canada) |
Writer(s) | Bill Danoff |
Producer(s) | Milt Okun |
About Afternoon Delight
To spice up her marriage a woman takes her husband out to a strip club. After receiving a private dance from one of the performers she invites the girl to work for them as a nanny. The film was written and directed by Joey Soloway.
Achievement of Afternoon Delight
It premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The movie was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Afternoon Delight
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Latest information about Afternoon Delight updated on July 28 2021.