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It was released in January 1976 [5] by John Denver's label, Windsong Records. [3] The album peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200, [6] and features the band's most well-known song, "Afternoon Delight," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1976. California Day peaked at number 20 in October. [7]
In the 2004 film Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, the song is sung by the news crew in choir and referenced multiple times and came with a music video in the bonus disc. [7] "Afternoon Delight" has been featured in episodes of numerous TV shows, including The Simpsons and South Park. [8] In 2011, the song was covered by Glee cast and the ...
In 2010, Billboard named "Afternoon Delight" the 20th sexiest song of all time. [10] Due to its success, the song was featured in such films as PCU, Anchorman, and Good Will Hunting, and used in episodes of numerous TV shows, including The Simpsons and South Park. [11] In 2011, it was performed in the musical television series Glee. [12]
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The group recorded "Afternoon Delight" which became a hit in July 1976, reaching #1 on the Hot 100 on July 10. The Starland Vocal Band Show replaced Rhoda as a half-hour weekly series that same summer.
"I Write the Songs" - Barry Manilow. Ron Dante & Barry Manilow, producers "Afternoon Delight" - Starland Vocal Band. Milton Okun, producer "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" - Paul Simon. Phil Ramone & Paul Simon, producers; Album of the Year. Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder. Stevie Wonder, producer; Silk Degrees - Boz Scaggs. Joe Wissert ...
Afternoon Delight" is a 1976 song by Starland Vocal Band. Afternoon Delight may also refer to: "Afternoon Delight", an episode of Arrested Development; Afternoon Delight, a 2013 film; Afternoon Delight, a 1979–1983 Canadian television series
In 1976, the couple paired with Jon Carroll and Margot Chapman to form the Starland Vocal Band. Signed to John Denver's record label Windsong Records, they were most famous for the hit song "Afternoon Delight". [7] The group released several albums before breaking up in 1981. Danoff and Nivert later divorced.