Dancing In The Moonlight - live March 2018

Orleans played the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket RI on March 10th, 2018. Prior to that, we had been contacted by Don O'Dell, who's "Legends" KZbin Channel is home to 100s of music videos from over 100 artists. Long story short, Don graciously offered his 5-man video crew to record the show. From that performance, we remixed the 24-track audio files for 8 tunes. This is the 2nd of those 8. We will be posting the remaining 6 over the next few weeks.
For more info on Orleans, including where and when we might be playing next, please visit us at www.OrleansOnline.net and / orleansmusic

[@ragilddinata7874]

This song makes me crazy happpppyyyyyyyy., until 2024!!!!! Peace world ❤️❤️

[@kenfrank3782]

72 yrs old and my wife and I still love to sing and dance to this around the house … Some songs just span decades and more !!! Love this !!

[@enriquebernabeplatero7232]

Old memories, good memories, love in the moonlight...

[@kathydavenport4422]

I’ve always got up and told my daughters to dance with me when we get upset. Works every time. Thank you for sharing.

[@f.frederickskitty2910]

This song always brings tears to my eyes wondering why the message in this song can't be embraced by all of humanity

[@Nitromessiah]

you do know it was written because of a massive brutal attack and rape, right?? THAT is your humanity.

[@froggysandwich1373]

@@Nitromessiah proof ?

[@willreaver2294]

@@froggysandwich1373 Literally in the singer/writer’s bio and interviews about the creation of this song years ago. They story of how this song came about is actually horrible for the writer/singer and his girlfriend, but his fight to recover from severe injuries led to him writing this and a wish that this was how the world was instead. Be chill, love and enjoy life. His interview about this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHe5hohph5aUibM

[@willreaver2294]

“Sherman Kelly wrote the song in 1969.While recovering from a vicious attack by a gang, he "envisioned an alternate reality, the dream of a peaceful and joyful celebration of life".Kelly wrote:” “On a trip to St. Croix in 1969, I was the first victim of a vicious St. Croix gang who eventually murdered 8 American tourists. At that time, I suffered multiple facial fractures and wounds and was left for dead. While I was recovering, I wrote "Dancin In The Moonlight" in which I envisioned an alternate reality, the dream of a peaceful and joyful celebration of life. The song became a huge hit and was recorded by many musicians worldwide. "Dancin In The Moonlight" continues to be popular to this day.” “He recorded it singing lead with his band Boffalongo, who were active from 1968 to 1971, being the band's final single.”

[@Sarmatae1]

"You can't dance and stay uptight."

[@CBELLA952]

I LOVE THIS SONG ! I can’t stop listening over and over again, louder each time. Brings back feelings of innocence, memories. This was a good era in music. The harmony back then was perfection. I’m really emotional right now. I want to be back in that place, in that time.

[@sandykarsten218]

Me too!!

[@robinthais]

Memories yes, innocence not so much, lol!!

[@elainepierson9577]

Me too

[@elainepierson9577]

Lol​@ronthais

[@Robert-vv6vs]

Would be happy to be in those times again.

[@whiskersBOOSTER2]

I love every version of this song

[@rogwheel]

Always love seeing fellow lefty guitar players

[@sandykarsten218]

You guys are still fantastic!! You sound the same as before. Brings back a lot of good and bad memories, but still love this song!!❤❤

[@robertharold2503]

I’m 62..orleans was part of my youth. Great stuff!

[@guidosusi9756]

Im 70. Mine too!!

[@flytommy1]

I can’t get enough of this fabulous song. Love you forever King Harvest. 🙋‍♀️🎵❤️🌹👋🙏🙋‍♀️❤️

[@gladysfoy2348]

Love this song 😢 reminds. Of my husband all the good times We had. We were together for 53years. He was my first love and my last 😭💔

[@kathysypher3448]

I'm sorry

[@jimmckay6396]

Takes me back.

[@susanwilliams9136]

I love it when you hear the same song 30 years later and it sounds the same as when it first came out!!!

[@christopherholt9682]

Don't you mean 50 years later?

[@mosleymokgosi5033]

@@christopherholt9682 is it really 50yrs? im 32 and grew up listening to it and still love it today

[@allysonf419]

I like this version even better!! Total groove!

[@JudoChamp]

God no...this is so slow, I took a poop and came back 15 mins later and they were still on the first verse.....

[@flytommy1]

One of my very. favorites from a great era in music. Simply amazing! Fabulous! ❤️

[@vincentmac590]

I found this song recently and I can't get it out of my head, It is literally amazing!!!

[@BrianSapp945]

I heard this song around 1975

[@flytommy1]

I agree. One of my favorite Feel good songs. Love King Harvest. ❤Pat Finelli ❤

[@flytommy1]

What a fabulous song. Love love it!

[@johntobin3235]

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[@Luna-gc8up]

awesome!!!!! i just keep it playing all day

[@floridalma7196]

Oh, my God. That was absolutely flawless!

[@brianjackson4191]

i love this version orleans dancing in the moonlight . the world needs to be more relaxed man

[@patriciastewart2239]

Grew up with this in the radio. It's still in the radio here. Such a pretty song✌️🥂🎹🎤

[@sandpointcinema7557]

So cool how everyone took a turn singing Doc's part. God damn great cover, thanks for posting.

[@poliver12345]

Great Harmony and I just really love the lyrics written by Sherman Kelly after himself and his partner escaped deadly attacks by 5 thugs (homo sapiens) on a beach at night in the Virgin Islands! Great song to celebrate life! Thanks Orleans and Sherman Kelly for writing and singing such a beautiful song!

[@maryloutravis7102]

Sherman Kelly turned a horrific event into a spiritual positive.

[@krishagan8757]

Love this song 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@flytommy1]

Has to be one of my favorites of all time! I absolutely love this treasure!

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Mine too greater gentler times😅❤

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Mine too memories of gentler times😅

[@petermolloy992]

Makes me smile from ear to ear. What a wonderful time it was to be alive! Such happy and positive music.

[@denisenelson6633]

Love, love, love this song!!!!

[@AristicMan]

It's like being a time traveller, all of a sudden I'm in High School again. Great then, Great now. As soon as it starts, your heart smiles.

[@yvonnemendez3075]

Luv this makes me smile feel right with the world lord we need it now😅❤❤

[@mikecarpenter3819]

LOVE!!

[@Mikeyboy51866]

The harmonies are so perfect it would please every surviving member of The Eagles, Mamas and the Papas, CSN&Y and even Simon AND Garfunkel. Kudos, King Harvest !!! A great rendition of your unbelievably great song. I've always wanted to make this the closing credits song to a terrifying horror movie. The movie ends, the audience is exhausted by all the fear they watched, the screen goes black, the credits start and this wonderful song comes on in a tongue-in-cheek shift in emotions. Then again, Maybe I just watched too much Tarantino, Coen Bros, Scorcese and PT Anderson movies in my younger years.

[@ginaluker1749]

Excellent

[@australier263]

Unbelieveable good and cool! Supernatural delight! 😎😉😘👍🏼

[@jennieodonnell6099]

always makes me smile to hear this song.

[@pdinnj]

I Totally love this song! Great flashback! Thank You!

[@tovarisch2788]

I will always love this band, in all of its incarnations.

[@RaymontCS]

BEAUTIFUL

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

First time I heard this song was at 18 - a little too much to drink and off to run through the green fields of England - never to be forgotten !

[@dbeach4044]

Great music, great video, great lighting. And a classic. What a treasure.

[@enzetta3717]

Wow.... whip up some great memories... super harmony and happy sound... so needed in today's world

[@kotla671]

Nice jam! 👍 Great guitars and other musicians playing with heart! Dang those harmonies became rare after the 60’s and 70’s musical era.

[@danmccarthy4700]

Those harmonies are just perfect. That's not easy to do live, especially while playing instruments. I know that's kind of Orleans' 'thing' but that doesn't make it any less remarkable.

[@FREE_SKAPA9]

☝️

[@thorman1176]

Yes 👍

[@eaqua56]

The blend is amazing and their mics/sounds is perfectly balanced.

[@flytommy1]

One of my all time favorites. Love it! ❤️🙋‍♀️❤️👋🎵

[@vidkid1067]

It’s auto tuned in post

[@JohnnyStax]

Awesome memories

[@anthonyangeli256]

Nice job on a great song!

[@happylonesomehappylonesome4868]

Shocking how they still kept their voices working because most singers voices decline because of natural aging but they're still going its amazing

[@latoyaarne4682]

Ahhhhhhh I missed this song! Dreamt about it and now I found it again ❤️

[@uweleopold5446]

The good old 70th, ohh year

[@timmiller448]

Loved it when it came out! Searched unsuccessfully for years to find it on vinyl. Prayers were answered when CDs made their debut. Still play it quite often. For me, I see werewolves dancing in the forest under a full moon.

[@PukaHeadMan]

WOW, what a cover! You guys sure did this King Harvest hit well!!!😀👏👏👏👏👏

[@ltdad613]

Excellent. They have such great harmony.

[@lorigibbs2379]

I will always love this

[@maryedwards8307]

Brings me back to my teenage years 🇨🇦❤️

[@yvonnemendez3075]

This song makes me smilr😮❤

[@powerofthesun1000]

I can't help but grin from ear to ear. It makes me happy!

[@micahwallace326]

Now this is something that I can vibe with.

[@Quantanthead]

Just the best. So many memories. Blessings to you all.❤❤❤

[@NancyZobel-gr3dl]

Love this one of my favorites ever

[@KimRivas]

phe·nom·e·nal amazing this song brings happiness to this planet

[@Hark815]

Well, this reminds me of Larry, and the early days of Orleans as a trio. Orleans’ version was the first I heard of this song and it rocked. But you can’t keep a good song down; Sherman Kelly got the hit via King Harvest (I love it when songwriters get paid!) and the song lives on with Orleans. RIP Larry Hoppen and Wells Kelly; long live John Hall & Lance Hoppen. Let there be music!

[@sprague49]

I love this arrangement. Lance handling the opening verse, with John taking over on the second. Then Dennis joins in on the chorus for that classic Orleans vocal blend. After the musical break, Lane's raspy tenor brings it all home on the third. I could almost see Larry, rest his soul, smiling down in approval and eager to join in on those glorious harmonies.

[@ralphangeloiolo8433]

I was in this moonlight in 2018 after 3o years and still have the same emotions

[@mountainrager3215]

1:31 his voice here is just beautiful

[@larrybadman9965]

IT IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG, VERY ROMANTIC AND VERY NOSTALGIC. IT WARMS YOUR HEART AND YOUR SOUL. JUST EXCELLENT. BRAVO.

[@russellhenderson4833]

Real music

[@Mushroom321-]

My happy song in my childhood .. 😊😊

[@carlosvasquezvasquez2845]

God Bless You

[@Craig2760]

If you're not listening to this with a good set of earbuds or better yet, over-ear headphones, hit the pause button and go get 'em. The mix is just fantastic!

[@flytommy1]

I play this treasure each evening before I go out to my favorite places! ❤️🤙🙋‍♀️

[@kakuakikubota]

何故か気になって聞きに来てしまいます。若い時聞いて切なく思い好きになりました。

[@nancysokolowski189]

Love this song 💓 they just keep getting better! Thank you so much for the memories 💝

[@marysmith7765]

Fantastic harmonies!

[@Gardeninggirl1107]

Just perfect!

[@sandpointcinema7557]

Didn't mean to call that a cover, it's your damn song. You guys just killed it, great live version.

[@fin0208]

This song was played by my school band on are leavers day this year and it was pure vibes all the year got up and random people came up to the front dancing them the best all surrounded them while I sat in the band carried on playing

[@anitacreaclip8242]

I will never forget them - this song is the best!! ❤

[@sinbadandsalty3908]

Wow still sounding really good👍

[@Gioagla]

that was absolutely beautiful

[@angieperkins48]

I love this song! This is awesome!

[@jessegarduno1132]

This song is a true classic!

[@USAF4615]

Great music.....I still am partial to the original arrangement as it invokes memories of a wonderful time. Keep making music!

[@TheSamuelCish]

Lord. The PIPES on those lads!

[@bhakta777]

WOW! Thanks!

[@Blt-rr2lm]

I was in grade 11 when this came out. It just puts you in that beach party world. It’s cool, kind and fun.

[@muhammadhakimie7562]

Such a wonderful and feeling good song i loved it

[@markkeeton377]

Man they still have the Harmony magic!

[@roxannemaloney9837]

My daughter still loves this song ❤

[@Dorontino]

Respect!

[@markwestrum3184]

When I was younger with my Sister and Nieces on Merry Meeting Bay on the Kennebec River in Sagadahoc County Maine we could sit for hours...cant do it anymore but we all still love this....probably a song at my funeral in Bath Maine!

[@benson8916]

So Greaaat !!!!!

[@denisehoward177]

Really a fan of Orleans & all sounds harmonious.

[@jimj275]

Love the D-Tune real quick lol

[@AlfonsWassing]

Super Song, Top Live Sound, Schöner Gesang von allen, Tolles Video , bin immer noch Fan seid 1973 - bleibe immer Euer Fan!

[@gutek1980]

This guys are great.

[@cliffleath7983]

Great to see that the voices are shared around the band and ALL ARE VERY GOOD A great song and so uplifting

[@BLUEPLANETJAZZ]

That was VERY good. Such a happy song!!!

[@kevinpedz]

Actually the story behind the song is not happy at all. It's about the band member who was brutally beat by a gang with baseball bats and then raped and beat his gf. Not a rumor, they did an interview and told the story.

[@BLUEPLANETJAZZ]

@@kevinpedz SHEEEZZZ--thought you were joking--then I read about it on line. What a terrible story--and what a cool rebound with this move on song. Thanks man.

[@yvonnevonwallenberg5100]

great

[@sonialeemusic1]

Sound just as good....or better than ever! Love this song!

[@Sanholomc]

Awesome live performance 🙌

[@rozendasmylie4003]

Brilliant record so mellow and relaxed love it

[@joking6052]

Sounds great guys.

[@trucktalkvideos]

It sounds even better live

[@donburr4191]

Sounds great, still, KING HARVEST 1970

[@MrSrmichel]

Great rendition