| Moonflight | |
| Cover: | Moonflight_-_Vik_Venus.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Vik Venus |
| B-Side: | Everybody's on Strike |
| Released: | July 1969 (U.S.) |
| Genre: | Pop, novelty |
| Label: | Buddah |
"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]
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".
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada RPM Top Singles | 20 |
| South Africa (Springbok)[3] | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[4] | 38 |
| U.S. Cash Box Top 100[5] | 23 |
The songs sampled (in order) are:
