The group, whose biggest hits were obtained as a duo, started out as a four-piece group. The hit-making duo comprised of Colin Routh (born 8 September 1953) and Alan Barton (born 16 September 1953; died 23 March 1995).
Amongst the songs by other artists that Black Lace recorded were The Sweet's "Wig Wam Bam", The Village People's "YMCA" and Los Del Rio's "Macarena". Some of their more original works, were "Music Man", , and "Superman". "Agadoo", one of their biggest hits, is often thought to be an original, but is in fact a translated cover version of a French song, "Agadou", a European hit in 1975. Agadoo has just been recorded again by Dene Michael,one of the original members from 1986,Agadoo Mambo 2009.
A few of the duo's songs (e.g. "Gang Bang" - not the song by the Sensational Alex Harvey Band) are somewhat risqué, but the overall feeling is "seaside postcard" (a la Benny Hill) rather than obscene. They appeared in the British independent film Rita, Sue and Bob Too, as themselves, performing the song.
During their career, which has spanned almost 30 years, they were immortalised in the spoof TV show "Spitting Image" in the mid-1980s, with "The Chicken Song" a parody of "Agadoo".
They are well known for their catchy, cheerful bubblegum pop style of music, and their music is often played at children's parties.
The anarchist collective Chumbawamba, after being told by Radio 1 that their single "She's Got All The Friends" was "too pop", responded by having Black Lace record their own version of the song. The "new version" sounded typical of Black Lace – much more "cheerful" and "pop-like" than the original, which was the whole idea of the joke.
Colin Gibb, one of the original four piece version of Black Lace, now performs at the LA Showbar at the Beverly Hills Club in Tenerife. Dene michael is re recording the music man for this years children in need programme.
2. Mistagged artist name for 80's metal band Blacklace
Atmosphere
Black Lace Lyrics
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I love a party with a happy atmosphere,
So let me take you there,
And you and I'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
Oh what an atmosphere!
I love a party with a happy atmosphere,
Music everywhere
And soon we'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
Well we're at the dancin' party,
And you're out there havin' fun,
And your girl is there beside you,
And you feel like number one!
So get your body movin'...
'Cos tonight has just begun...
OH WHOA!
WHOOA!
Oh what an atmosphere!
I love a party with a happy atmosphere,
So let me take you there,
And you and I'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
OH OH
Oh what an atmosphere!
I love a party with a happy atmosphere,
Music everywhere,
And soon we'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
Now we're out here all together,
Everybody's hand in hand,
We can make it last forever,
When we're dancin' with the gang!
Well you've got your favourite records,
And Frankie's got his band!
OH WHOA!
WHOOA!
Oh what an atmosphere!
I love a party with a happy atmosphere,
So let me take you there,
And you and I'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
OH OH
Oh what an atmosphere!
I love a party with a happy atmosphere, mmmm yeah,
Music everywhere,
And soon we'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
The lyrics to Black Lace's song Atmosphere depict the joyful and exhilarating atmosphere of a party. The singer of the song, excited by the prospect of a night of dancing and fun, invites his listeners to join him in what promises to be a happy and vibrant gathering. The chorus emphasizes the contagious nature of a happy atmosphere, as the singer asserts his love for a party with a good vibe and imagines himself and his listeners dancing in the cool night air.
The second verse describes the singer's experience at the party, where he witnesses the joy and excitement of his friends and fellow party-goers. He encourages the crowd to let loose and enjoy themselves, setting the tone for a celebratory, carefree night. The verse nods to the influence of music in creating a lively atmosphere, acknowledging both the role of the DJ or playlist curator and live performers.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the feeling of community and collective enjoyment that can be generated in the context of a fun party or social gathering. The lyrics encourage listeners to appreciate and engage with the atmosphere around them, allowing themselves to be swept up in the positive energy of a happy crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh what an atmosphere!
This is such a great and lively environment!
I love a party with a happy atmosphere,
I truly enjoy being in a social gathering where everyone is happy and having fun.
So let me take you there,
Let me guide you to this awesome party.
And you and I'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
We'll be dancing together in the refreshing night breeze.
Music everywhere
There's music playing all around.
Well we're at the dancin' party,
We're currently attending a party where there's dancing.
And you're out there havin' fun,
You're having a great time partying and dancing.
And your girl is there beside you,
Your girlfriend is there right next to you.
And you feel like number one!
You feel like the best person in the room.
So get your body movin'...
Start dancing and moving your body...
'Cos tonight has just begun...
Because the night is young and there's so much more partying to do.
Now we're out here all together,
We're all out here partying and dancing as a group.
Everybody's hand in hand,
Everyone is holding hands with each other.
We can make it last forever,
We can extend this amazing party for as long as possible.
When we're dancin' with the gang!
Because dancing with our friends is always a ton of fun.
Well you've got your favourite records,
You have your favorite songs prepared for the party.
And Frankie's got his band!
And Frankie is performing with his band.
Oh what an atmosphere!
This party's atmosphere is amazing!
I love a party with a happy atmosphere, mmmm yeah,
I definitely enjoy partying in a lively and joyful atmosphere.
And soon we'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
We'll soon be dancing again in the cool nighttime breeze.
Contributed by Isabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The 2nd Coming Of Layne Krusz
This was sampled in Out There Having Fun by Butcher Claws