Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight

Year Released: 1976
Genre: Soft Rock, Pop, Sunshine Pop.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Afternoon Delight" is the signature song and only major hit for the American pop group Starland Vocal Band. Released in 1976, the song became a massive success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy Award. It's characterized by its smooth, layered vocal harmonies, gentle acoustic guitar, and a light, easy-listening pop arrangement. The lyrics are playfully suggestive, alluding to a midday romantic rendezvous, which contributed to its catchy appeal and mild controversy. "Afternoon Delight" perfectly embodies the laid-back, feel-good vibe of 1970s soft rock and sunshine pop, making it an enduring classic of the era. Despite being a one-hit wonder for the band, its distinct sound and memorable chorus have ensured its continued presence in pop culture. (Did you hear the version by Ron Burgandy and the channel 4 news team in the Movie Anchorman?) Noyce