Quiet Village
The Ritchie Family is the name of an American vocal group, based in Philade… Read Full Bio ↴The Ritchie Family is the name of an American vocal group, based in Philadelphia, who achieved many hits from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. The group was created by Jacques Morali. The group took its name from record producer Ritchie Rome. Through five line up changes, the Ritchie Family recorded nine albums. While they achieved their highest record sales with the original lineup, the third, fourth and fifth line up did well also. Some of their hits include "Brazil", "African Queens", "Quiet Village", "American Generation", "I Feel Disco Good", "Where Are The Men", "Put Your Feet To The Beat", "Give Me A Break", "I'll Never Be Able To Set You Free", "I'll Do My Best", "Walk With Me" and their final single to date "All Night All Right." After deciding to split, when group owner Jacques Morali discovered he had AIDS, the group continued as Vera Brown and the Rich Girls for one song called "Too Much Too Fast" that crashed completely. Vera Brown has reformed The Ritchie Family, with Dodie Draher and Jacqui Smith-Lee, but without further releases. The Ritchie Family continues to perform the groups' hit songs at Disco and Dance music concerts and fesivials around the world.

Quiet Village
The Ritchie Family Lyrics


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You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong
You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong
You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong
You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong

You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong
You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong

Gimme, gimme what I want
Gimme, gimme what you got
Gimme, gimme what I want
Gimme, gimme what you got

Do-do-do-do, do-do, do-do-doo

You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong
You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong
You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong




You sexy thing, you turn me on
Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong

Overall Meaning

The Ritchie Family's song "Quiet Village" features the chorus "You Sexy Thing" which is repeated multiple times throughout the song. The lyrics may seem straightforward, but upon closer inspection, there may be several interpretations to the words. At face value, the lyrics may be an expression of attraction and desire towards someone. The repeated line "you turn me on, keep rocking steady all night long" may be an indication of physical attraction towards the person in question. The repetition of the chorus may also be seen as a celebration of the person’s attractiveness and seductive powers.


Alternatively, the chorus may not be directed towards a specific person, but rather a state of mind or vibe that the singer is experiencing. "You sexy thing" may represent the feeling of being alive, loved, and confident. The desire for "what you got" and "what I want" may represent a thirst for life and all of its pleasures.


Overall, the song celebrates sensuality and may be interpreted as a celebration of being alive, feeling alive and enjoying all that life has to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

You sexy thing, you turn me on
I am extremely attracted to you and you excite me


Keep rockin' steady all night lo-ong
Please continue to provide me with the pleasure and excitement I desire throughout the night


Gimme, gimme what I want
I have a strong desire and need for something I want from you


Gimme, gimme what you got
Give me what you have to offer, whether it be physical or emotional


Do-do-do-do, do-do, do-do-doo
Musical interlude




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Comments from YouTube:

@orlandocordova8818

I was there, the year it came out!. The African Queen album came out in the summer of '77 or '78. It was a BIG ASS HIT! I HEARD IT THE WEEKEND IT CAME OUT. Me and friends were at a teenage disco in HOLLYWOOD called GINO'S. The disco was a young racially mix club. African Queens was a big hit at all the summer parties that year! Brings back memories of my youth! We won't hear this kinda of music again, well house is a cute replacement. For those of you who missed it! All I can say is " you should have been there. It was so exciting to be that young with this music! 🙂!

@endtimeswriter

Heard of Ginos back then but I usually went to Westwood "Dillons". They stamped your hand if you were under 21 so you could not buy booze.

@jamescon8513

I went to the Odyssey, open until 4 am, but no alcohol

@rsmith7912

I'm totally with you on your exhilarating comment Orlando. Coming from London in '77, I was 17 & living the energetic disco years to the full. I got a job in a record shop in London's West End & would sometimes blare this out in the shop. Voodoo!!!

@mariosacco8822

One of the best arrangements ever in an Orchestral-Disco track, and beautifully sang too. A blend of sensuality and exotica, an incomparable tour de force.

@ruelnicholas8317

brings me to tears...sweeping 😢

@darqueve2958

I remember dancing the night away to these beautiful melodies. When couples held each other as they danced. This is what made you fall in love.

@hectorhuenchunir1787

This is awesome. I've always been one of their fans. At that time I was a child and fond of almost everything from Africa. So I was more than happy to listen to this song. I still love their songs.

@frankmarin5981

Great jam!!! 🎼🎶 Disco lives on..🎭💃🕺😎

@drewsmusical

I love the Ritchie Family everything they did was pure fabulous disco their remakes and big band sounds epitomizes early disco and enamored older generations of people to enjoy Disco too remembering songs they enjoyed when they were young too

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