As a drummer Abbot founded the Black Abbots, who signed their first recording contract in 1977. Later on he appeared as a comedian, winning five times the award as Funniest Man On Television.
From 1980, Abbot released some albums as a solo artist, and played successfully in several TV series.
The Russ Abbot Show showed his talents as an all round entertainer and attracted millions of viewers. This show was very popular amongst younger viewers, prompting two annuals to be published in 1982 and 1983. The annuals featured comic strips based on popular characters plus some publicity photos of Abbot in a variety of guises, including, most famously, his James Bond satire featuring characters named Basildon Bond and Miss Funnyfanny, based on the fictional MI6 spy duo James Bond and Miss Moneypenny.
After many years, Abbot bought the performing rights to his hit Atmosphere, and refuses to allow it to be played on radio as he considers it to be a dire representation of his talents; however, many consider this to be a classic novelty hit (it spent two months in the UK Top 20 in 1984).
Discography (Chart positions)
Singles
1982 - "A Day In The Life of Vince Prince" (UK: #61)
1984 - "Atmosphere" aka "Oh What An Atmosphere" (UK: #7)
1985 - "All Night Holiday" (UK: #20)
Album
1985 - I Love A Party (UK: #12)
Atmosphere
Russ Abbot 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!
Well we're at the dancin' party,
And you're out there havin' fun,
And your girl is there beside you,
So get your body movin'...
'Cos tonight has just begun...
OH WHOA! Let it go!
WHOOA! Let it show...
Aaah Aaah Aaah Aaah!
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, yeah mmmm,
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!
HUH!!!
OH WHOA! Let it go!
WHOOA! Let it show...
Aaah Aaah Aaah Aaah!
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 song "Atmosphere" by Russ Abbot is an upbeat party anthem that celebrates the joy of dancing and having fun in a happy atmosphere. The lyrics describe the excitement of being at a dance party with friends and loved ones, surrounded by music and good vibes. The singer invites the listener to join him in this festive atmosphere, where they can dance and let loose in the cool night air.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Oh what an atmosphere!" multiple times, emphasizing the euphoric feeling of being in a lively and enjoyable environment. The verses describe the partygoers dancing and having a good time, with their favorite songs playing and everyone feeling like they're number one. The bridge of the song brings everyone together, with friends holding hands and dancing in unison, creating a joyful and memorable moment.
The overall message of the song is one of positivity and celebration, encouraging listeners to let go and enjoy themselves in a fun and carefree environment. The catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms of the song make it a perfect party anthem, bringing people together to dance, sing, and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh what an atmosphere!
The ambiance of this place is exceptional and inviting.
I love a party with a happy atmosphere,
When people are in high spirits and excited, I enjoy being in their company.
So let me take you there,
Allow me to lead the way to where the party is taking place.
And you and I'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
Together we'll be dancing outdoors in the chilly evening breeze.
Well we're at the dancin' party,
We have arrived at the venue where people are dancing.
And you're out there havin' fun,
You are clearly enjoying yourself out there on the dance floor.
And your girl is there beside you,
Your partner is dancing with you on the floor.
And you feel like number one!
You feel important and confident out there.
So get your body movin'...
Start dancing right away.
'Cos tonight has just begun...
The night is young, and a lot more excitement and fun can be expected.
OH WHOA! Let it go!
Unleash your energy without any restrictions.
WHOOA! Let it show...
Display your enthusiasm and joy through your actions and body language.
Aaah Aaah Aaah Aaah!
Express yourself through unbridled vocalizations and sounds.
Yeah! Mmmm
An expression of affirmation and pleasure.
Now we're out here all together,
All of us are now present here together.
Everybody's hand in hand,
Everyone is holding hands, connected and united.
We can make it last forever,
This delightful experience can be kept going on indefinitely.
When we're dancin' with the gang!
We share this joyful moment when we all dance together as a group.
Well you've got your favourite records,
You have brought along the musical tracks that you love listening to the most.
And Frankie's got his band!
Frankie has formed his own musical group and they are entertaining the crowd.
HUH!!!
An exclamation of excitement and unconstrained enthusiasm.
Oh what an atmosphere!
The ambiance of this place is exceptional and inviting – a repeating notion that highlights the enjoyment of being in such surroundings.
Music everywhere,
Melodic tunes waft in the air from every direction.
And soon we'll be dancin' in the cool night air!
Before long, we'll be outside amid the breezes of the night, dancing together as a group.
Contributed by Abigail F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@VictoriaSaunders-rq7qw
Love this and still listening in 2023🤩❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Anyone else here 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
@jackberesford3233
I had the pleasure of meeting Russ Abbott at a charity do once. He was VERY funny and surprisingly down to earth
@moisturisedgnome1181
I did hear (second hand albeit) that he were a very nice bloke and not one of those pedos you normally see on BBC or ITV.
@rayj7273
He's still alive you know
@RichardThomas-qc7qm
Not bad 😊
@rossgardner9412
Absolute banger, I won’t hear a word to the contrary.
@TorbjornMain
Exactly some people have no taste!
@BS15RED
80’s gold, UTRA UTPWAHA
@Reck46
@@TorbjornMain it’s a Corker pal
@Reck46
Last of an era , nothing will be made like these again