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Early in the Morning (Gap Band song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Early in the Morning'" is a song originally performed by The Gap Band, and written by member Charlie Wilson and producers Lonnie Simmons and Rudy Taylor.
Chart performance
It was released as a single in 1982 and went on to become their biggest hit on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at number 24, and also topped Billboard's R&B chart for three weeks. The single also peaked at number 13 on the dance charts.
Chart positions
Cover versions
*The song was a hit again when Robert Palmer covered it in 1988. This version peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is to date the highest charting version of the song on that chart.
Popular culture
*The song was used as the music for a film-making montage in Michel Gondry's 2008 film, 'Be Kind Rewind'.
*Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl credits the song "Early in the Morning" for inspiring the drum intro on their hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
References
Category:1982 singles
Category:1988 singles
Category:The Gap Band songs
Category:Robert Palmer (singer) songs
Category:Songs written by Charlie Wilson (singer)
Category:Songs written by Lonnie Simmons
Category:Songs written by Rudy Taylor
Category:1982 songs
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