Under the Moon of Love
| "Under the Moon of Love" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Curtis Lee | |
| Released | 1961 |
| Recorded | 1961 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Label | Dunes Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Curtis Lee, Tommy Boyce |
| Producer(s) | Phil Spector |
| "Under the Moon of Love" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Showaddywaddy | |
| B-side | "Lookin' Back" |
| Released | 1976 |
| Recorded | 1975 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Label | Bell Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Curtis Lee, Tommy Boyce |
| Producer(s) | Mike Hurst |
"Under the Moon of Love" is a song written by Tommy Boyce and Curtis Lee, and first recorded in 1961 by Curtis Lee. Produced by Phil Spector, Lee's recording was released on Dunes Records #45-2008, with the "B" side "Beverly Jean". It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 46 on November 27, 1961.
Showaddywaddy version
In 1976 the song was revived by rock and roll revival act Showaddywaddy and became a major hit in the UK. The Mike Hurst-produced version went on to spend three weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart in December that year, and has since sold over a million copies in the UK.
Chart performance
- Curtis Lee
| Chart (1961) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 46 |
| U.S. Cash Box Top 100 | 42 |
- Showaddywaddy
| Chart (1976–77) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 53 |
| Irish Singles Chart (IRMA) |
6
|
| South Africa (Springbok Radio) |
6
|
| UK Singles Chart (BMRB) |
1
|
Other version
In 1975, Mud covered the song for their album Use Your Imagination which reached No. 33 in the UK Albums Chart. It was also the B-side of their 1977 single, "Beating Around The Bush", which failed to chart.