Al Jarreau ~ Moonlighting Theme 1987 Jazz Funk Purrfection Version

I'll bet you didn't know that Nile Rodgers produced this one! The theme to the show that introduced us to a charismatic everyman, action star Bruce Willis.
Al Jarreau was born March 12, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Did you know that he earned his Masters in Psychology from the University Of Iowa? He changed his mind and decided to pursue a music career getting his first single in 1976 charting R&B with Rainbow In Your Eyes.
He had several more minor hits until 1981 when he got his first real hit with "We're In This Love Together" peaking at #15 Pop, and #6 R&B. He then scored a #21 pop with with "Mornin'" followed by his greatest pop moment, the "Theme from "Moonlighting" produced by Nile Rodgers.
Jarreau got the call from Lee Holdridge who was putting together a soundtrack for a pilot with Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd. He loved Jarreau's work and the pair set about writing a song for the compilation.
The song and show exploded in popularity and Jarreau recounts that people all over the world were congratulating him on his achievement. His only regret was that he never met the stars of the show and thought a guest appearance would have enhanced the popularity.

[@sandikawijayaaji7271]

2024 and still listening ❤️

[@danielstefane312]

is anyway listening to this iconic song in 2023 Nothing but Love

[@cindipossidento5688]

2024 ……. I’ve saved the song so I can listen anytime, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 🥰🥰🥰😘

[@JerryMonden]

Believe that

[@НиколайКлименко-ы1я]

2024!!!!❤

[@notmebutyou8350]

Ahhh, yes. This song conjures up memories of Maddie Hayes and David Addison, and a time when TV shows were actually good and worth watching. I loved this show as a child. Thanks, Cat. 🙂

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[@segrad1]

One of my all time favorite shows. PEACE from ATL ✊🏾📸

[@regisleturque488]

YES of course. Moonlighting, Maddie Hayes and David Addison : the best TV show of all times.

[@nicholasvella1168]

2:16

[@VaultMasterDBT]

"At a time when TV shows were actually good and worth watching." Oh please, you're just not looking around.

[@grugftfurtji8322]

It is sad and very upsetting people such as myself must live without him any more. Fan's like miss him more every day.i still love the sound.thank you al and god .

[@carmaraden3374]

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[@riri6714]

As a youth I loved this show and the song as well

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Used to have my clock radio set for 5.45AM to New York's "SMOOTH JAZZ CD 101.9 FM", five days a week... On the days when AL JARREAU woke me up with his smooth voice, I just knew (rain or shine...) I'd have a great day at work, and a fabulous time at school, in the evening. New York's SMOOTH JAZZ CD 101.9 (with hosts Pat & Ray...) was unfortunately put to rest in 2008. The amazingly talented AL JARREAU left us way too soon, in 2017. THANK You for the music and the memories, Sir.💜 ...and THANK You DJDiscoCat, for giving this GEM Your very own, gentle Jazz Funk Treatment!💕

[@captainkeyboard1007]

Those were the good-old days. I miss WQCD. It was in the former Daily News building on the East Side of Manhattan. That radio station was cool! Before WQCD, WPIX 102 FM, superseded by WQCD, played Al Jarreau and Jeffrey Osborne.

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@@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036 Thank you for your reply to my comment.

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

@@captainkeyboard1007 You're most welcome. Enjoy the rest of Your week!

[@sistemcammexico2996]

👍❤

[@JosePerez-vz1qq]

The best part of that show was the opening theme. By far.

[@gloriaking9131]

yes It was ❤

[@mishawilliams4319]

I CONCUR 💃🤸💯

[@user-du7pe6pm7d]

well -- they kinda played it all the way through the whole scenes in the backgrounds differently all the time - which was what was good about it also - made the song grow on us sor-ta-speakin !

[@johnnytechno8751]

Absolutely!💯

[@barbaralynch3015]

I never knew Nile Rogers produced this! That's why I always loved this song! And of course if Al Jarreau sang it, it had to be great!

[@Robert-v3o2e]

Thankyou! This is so wonderful to hear in 2024. Always a great piece of music but never better than here. Brilliant!

[@cccbb89767]

I have so many positive memories with this song… and all these great artists .. Al Jarreau, Nile Rodgers, DiscoCat and of course one of my favourite movie couples Cybil Shepherd and Bruce Willis in wonderful Los Angeles during the 80’s..

[@DivaInTheWoods]

What a fabulous Sunday morning selection to remix! I'm so glad you chose to do this! I love Al Jarreau, and this song has probably never been heard by many younger people! Thank you for reviving it for them!!

[@oliviontrax]

Smooth and mythical days on Legendary 80s. Man I wish I could back then, everything was great. These times will never back 😢

[@davidbrunson8407]

No never knew Nile Rogers produced this magical masterpiece but I can add that to one of the many great productions he had constantly made during those years...and gosh he had several great ones...I always admired his work so it made me happy that'd he's also got his name in great TV production theme songs too... especially this particular theme which will always be one of my all time TV theme songs!

[@derief-pauljohnson8580]

6.11 onwards - so tight, mind blowing!!!

[@Zac_y_Gloria]

I've been watching die hard and woke up thinking about moonlighting

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

Nostalgia, true jazz, oh so many wonderful memories -Thank you 💖

[@georgeochoa3089]

This is truly a masterpiece … the epitome of the 80s…

[@paulswartz9104]

This is good as it gets,RIP Al,the world misses you!❤

[@richardboudeman8372]

TV show themes rocked thru out the years. It's a shame they are no longer part of a show anymore..

[@blackprix]

Al Jarreau was one of my favorite jazz artists. I did get to see him once in person, what a marvelous singer and musician

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Have heard many different "MIXES" of this wonderful tune. This 1 is by far, the Finest I've heard. The Original version is painfully TOO Short. This version is seamlessly Well Done! Thanks For creating and uploading this.♥👏

[@carlosgutierrez3508]

I love this song

[@raularturolemusfortanel5783]

😂❤ cuánta nostalgia Luz de luna, Cybill Shepherd. gran versión música 🎉😢😊 gracias por compartir saludos From México City. !!

[@darganx]

You're right - had no idea of the Nile Rodgers connection! The show was a watershed though, in terms of the soundtrack, and the introduction of Bruce Willis. Tuesday nights on BBC2, couldn't miss it! Started to go south when Bruce's ego started to kick in, and the romantic storyline with David and Maddie killed it for me - the whole chemistry of the show was they were like cat and dog, and the scriptwriting was thick and fast - a trick the writing team repeated with Ally McBeal. Still, a standalone TV show of the 80s and with the legendary Al Jarreau on the theme tune, it couldn't lose!

[@user-du7pe6pm7d]

Bruce's way of understanding beautiful women being so superficial was said to piss her off -- she was said to be quite the tramp - a Gorgeous one at that - WHOAaaaaaa -- ahahahahaha

[@rcdonis]

Excellent mix of Al Jarreau at his best!

[@djcarlossuzuki3623]

Amazing song by Al Jarreau!! and the fantastic Producer Nile Rogers .

[@cooldriveone]

I loved moonlighting show when i was a child. Loved this tune ever since

[@jakethekipper]

Produced by Nile Rodgers. What's not to love.❤️👍

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[@jakethekipper]

@@carmaraden3374 wilkommen.

[@monicagillaspie6798]

I love this smooth,soothing and jillaxing song sweet jazz music go Al Jaurea 🎶💖🎵

[@paulswartz9104]

Doesn't get any better,RIP Al!

[@farber442]

Thank you for this mix!! One of my favorite TV theme songs EVER!. AL Jareau was legendary!

[@marqosmarqos1201]

I have always loved this song.

[@Detoutcoeur]

I love this man, this voice....

[@MelodyMaker151]

This song just makes me smile. My sister loved that show and I always think of growing up in the 80s when I hear this. Beautiful extended mix.

[@fob1xxl]

GREAT THEME SONG for a GREAT SHOW ! Cybil was gorgeous! Bruce got his big break on this show thanks to Cybil ! It was pure MAGIC !

[@thomastrue673]

I absolutely love Moonlighting! Watched it faithfully throughout the 80s! Great show!

[@geowilliams8915]

Nile Rodgers produced Jarreau's album "L Is For Lover" in 1986, and this version of the Moonlighting theme was probably part of those sessions. Thanks, Djdiscocat!

[@simongarrettmusic]

Can you recommend some tunes from that album?

[@geowilliams8915]

@@simongarrettmusic Across The Midnight Sky, Golden Girl, Tell Me What I Gotta Do, Telepathy are all good.

[@artfartzy]

@@geowilliams8915 Agree some of the top tracks from that album

[@christophersantana5895]

THIS SONG IS STILL A SMOOTH JAZZ FUNK CLASSIC AFTER 35 YEARS.

[@rewwes]

I loved this show so much, when I got older I went and bought the car Maddie drove BMW635Csi... pearl white with a sunroof, I glad I kept it after all these years, Thank you DJDC for bringing back this cut for a old man to roll down the street and play this jam, Bless you.

[@francisfrederick5600]

Brilliant Jazz artist Al Jarreau who became part of 80s. Soul funk Moonlighting put Bruce Willis on the road to Hollywood stardom

[@sallym6424]

Beautiful theme song 💖👍

[@garyreid2178]

I loved watching Moonlighting. It was a special show for the 80’s. I remember one episode where the cast walk off the set and ask where Al is. The band had no idea. Curtis Armstrong stepped up to the plate and the music played but Armstrong was cut out immediately and replaced by Al’s beautiful vocals. The song awakens many emotions. Nothing negative. More like longing. I used to walk in the late night hours to a diner and I would get in a booth that had a mini jukebox on the table. I would play the Moonlighting theme. On those nights, the moon was full and bright amongst a sea of stars. I would think about walking in starry, moonlit night with a special lady. This song would be the soundtrack of our nocturnal wanderings.

[@pkc057]

NOBODY ELSE DOES A MIX THIS GOOD AS DJ DISCO!

[@albertoponce1223]

Probably, this tune is one of the more playing in my house. The smoothness, the scat, the Jarreau voice is phenomenal. This mix Is absolutely glorious. Thanks for this great memory. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

[@andyroid5028]

*LYRICS:* Some walk by night Some fly by day Nothing could change you Set and sure of the way Charming and bright Laughing and gay I'm just a stranger Love the Blues and the Braves There is the sun and moon Facing their old, sweet tune Watch them when dawn is due Sharing one space Some walk by night Some fly by day Something is sweeter When you meet 'long the way There is the sun and moon Facing their old, sweet tune Watch them when dawn is due Sharing one space So come walk the night Come fly by day Something is sweeter 'Cause we met 'long the way We'll walk the night We'll fly by day Moonlighting strangers Who just met on the way Who just met on the way Writer(s): Holdridge Lee Elwood, Jarreau Alwin L

[@raularturolemusfortanel5783]

Al Jarreau falleció en 2017 a los 76 años en un hospital de Los Angeles. Ganó en 7 ocasiónes él premio Grammy, éste tema popularizó su voz en todos los países dónde se transmitió. Nacido en Milwaukee.Thanks From México City. !!

[@lisalovessummertime8453]

Love this! I remember watching the show..this theme song is so smooooth! 🌛💞⭐:)

[@franciscoguarda1706]

Éramos felices y no lo sabíamos. Muchas gracias!!!

[@christophersantana5895]

RIP AL JARREAU. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

[@kristianyrjola]

This is GREAT!!! In Finland show was called "Konnankoukkuja kahdelle"!!!

[@luzelena7499]

Oh sí!!! Recuerdo la serie con Bruce Willis y xibil Shepard, buena serie y muy buena canción

[@norcalsportsguy]

I wish I would have kept my 45 single copy. Bought it at the Galleria Mall in Riverside, California. Tossed it out in 1993 when I moved out of my childhood home. Reminds me of being a teenager, just wishing I could be cool like Bruce Willis.

[@TheBeagle58]

Oh yassssssssss!!! another fantasic artist and track. This can be a Salute to john McClain aka Bruce Willis who is not doing the very best with his health these days. This is a great way to end a weekend! Thank you DJ!

[@magicf7076]

Easy listening.

[@jimmypinetwinchell2454]

Beloved classic...Thanks lad...

[@franciscojimenez8358]

FABULOSO GRACIAS POR EL TEMA DE LA SERIE

[@pazovackiputnikglobetrotte1712]

What a gem! Awesome Moonlighting version!

[@vesnajankovic2930]

Just beautiful👏👏❤👑

[@landischorsch]

If "Moonlighting (Theme)" had been released on 'L Is For Lover', then the album would have been a hit. Great work by Nile and Al!

[@captainkeyboard1007]

DJDiscoCat, you did another outstanding job! You brought this nighttime song to full length.

[@reneaguilar98]

Nice very nice 😊

[@JohnH.FordJr-zp7xj]

I like 👍 this version better than the CD version that I have now. ❤

[@vigeram6041]

How many fans there are fantastically memory of music great sound.

[@regisleturque488]

Excellent remix. Bravo.

[@leonardosoria7059]

Grandiosa canción !!! Gracias

[@rockybudgeboa]

A FABULOUS choice for an upload. THANK YOU so much. I love Al Jarreau

[@MontrealNorth]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ this was a brilliant time in life💯🥳🌹🍻🥂🍦🎂 it went by so fast it was Unreal.

[@juancarlosgatto4156]

¡ Excellent, very good version !!!!!

[@ABBY-ml2rq]

I loved the show.

[@jamiefarrington752]

this song 🎵 👌 is just vantastic his voice so smooth and mellow I've always diged Al jarreau jamie 😍 ❤️ ♥️

[@kimebron4464]

Love this theme another fabulous remix 😍 one of my favorite song ❤so smooth ☺😍❤❤

[@carmaraden3374]

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[@kimebron4464]

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[@JerryMonden]

You never lied He smoke this

[@TheRegularjoe1365]

YES! I don't even have to listen to this to know I am gonna like what you do with it.

[@gianfrancovazprimiceri7172]

Desde adolescente eu aprecio esta música. Obra de arte

[@carmaraden3374]

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[@maxschwartz8181]

Some walk by niiiigheeeeeeeet, some fly by daaayyyeeeeeeeeeee... 🤠

[@davidbarnes1113]

I haven’t herd this in 30 years

[@tightend8485]

I was just watching "Moonlighting" series. I got the series on cd as a gift years ago. Thanks for posting.🤗

[@jaimehanfig9618]

Poema hecho musica. Muy agradecido a la memoria de Al Jarreau.

[@normangriffith6054]

thank u just keep on post a lots 70s 80s music for me dj disco cat sir i want more 70s 80s now sir

[@kaiquer1034]

Tô apaixonado

[@alfredokatherinetovarreyes4124]

So many thanks!! LOVE you DJDiscoCat!

[@SailorCallie]

Thanks a million for adding this song.

[@Jockeylotforfun]

Ahhh, yes, Bruce Willis with hair.....those were the days! 😁

[@soulman423]

Incredible

[@ДедушкаМороз-у6г]

Thank you very much! It's fantastic.

[@TyroneEpps]

This vesion is hot ! 😊

[@Prof_Jeff]

"Moonlighting" was among my parents' favorite shows at the time. I remember the theme well. I did not know Nile Rodgers produced it! When I first saw that credit on the 45 in the first seconds of the video, I said "Hmm...never knew that." Then it's the first thing DJDC mentions in the description. 😮

[@foofee6617]

Hooooolllleeee Smokes.......

[@glennloreno4130]

there's a jazz station that keeps playing this song all the time.. 103.7 KOAZ

[@Dragonnyte]

Yesss!!

[@jorgealbertogonzalezsanche4645]

Tema de la serie Luz de Luna fantástico arregló esto de verdad es música

[@scottcummings8602]

Let's be honest.... this song was the best part of the show Moonlighting.

[@lisacalderon3367]

Very nice

[@asdv]

I knew about Nile, i had the record, lol

[@stephenchase2537]

This vinyl record video is earning almost 11,500 worldwide views!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tranphuongnampn9011]

❤❤❤

[@ianmartinez2370]

💛💛💛💛

[@user-du7pe6pm7d]

Good job with this extended - but as always in these days - the bass is oversaturated - which could be the process of yutube - which always muddles the sound - the midbass that almost leads this sound - is most excellence -- but a very good turnout anyway - What a great combination of artists that made up this the maybe greatest TV theme song of all times -- what a terrific time in this country's past - Times never to be seen again - sad * -- Al Jarreau seemed almost a metaphysical delightful breath of fresh air in this - may just be one of the better extended downloads on yutube of this - good job DiscoCat -- 👍

[@deino1121]

great video, can you look at angeleyes or any other abba song?

[@darganx]

If it has to Abba, I prefer The Name Of The Game or Voulez Vous!

[@Jockeylotforfun]

In one of the Tyler Perry Madea movies, the little girl asks for help with her Algebra, to which Madea replied, " Little girl, I don't know nothing about no AL Jarreau".......😁

[@steve.leenet3369]

Lol. My. God. Wow?❤❤❤❤❤🗣

[@komalkumar9073]

Crystal Clear Quality Your Great Friend 👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹