| "Moonflight" | |
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| Single by Vik Venus | |
| B-side | "Everybody's on Strike" |
| Released | July 1969 (U.S.) |
| Genre | Pop, novelty |
| Label | Buddah |
| Songwriter(s) | Vik Venus (Alias: Your Main Moon Man) |
"Moonflight" is a song written and originally recorded by Vik Venus (Alias: Your Main Moon Man) in 1969. It is a 'break-in' song, with popular hits of the day interspersed at humorous points throughout the song in response to spoken-word prompts, in the style of Dickie Goodman, who had many such hits. "Moonflight" became a hit during the summer of '69, reaching #38 U.S. Billboard and #23 Cash Box. It also charted in Canada, where it reached #20. [1] It did best in South Africa, however, where it reached #7. [2]
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The song was Venus' only hit record. However, a follow-up song, also Moon-landing themed, was released entitled "Moonjack". The featured 'break-in' songs, however, were sampled in the style of Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Dickie Goodman also did a Moon-landing themed song entitled "Luna Trip".
