Dim, Dim The Lights (I Want Some Atmosphere)

Album

Rock Around the Clock

Label

Decca Records

Genre

Rock & Roll

Composer(s)

Julius Dixon;Beverly Ross

Entered Chart

Nov 10, 1954

Peak Date

Nov 10, 1954

Released

Unknown

Recorded

Unknown

Catalog #

Decca 29317

B-Side

"--"

Even Though Haley had already chalked up several hits, including the original chart run of "Rock Around The Clock," "Crazy Man Crazy," and "Shake, Rattle and Roll," this is one of his most significant recordings as it was the first R&B song recorded by a white artist to cross over to the R&B charts. American DJ Alan Freed haled it as "the grand daddy song of rock n' roll." This was the first major hit for the songwriting duo of Julius Dixson and Beverly Ross, a rare musical pairing of an African-American male and a white female in the 1950s. The duo are probably best known for penning the Chordettes hit "Lollipop."

Oh, what a crazy party all the gang's here, too
The beat is really jumping like a kangaroo
I'm full of cherry soda and potato chips
But now I want to get a taste of your sweet lips

So, dim, dim the lights !! Dim, dim the lights
Dim, dim the lights !! Dim, dim the lights
Turn down the lights
I want some atmosphere !!
The furniture is bouncing round the room with glee
And rocking like a boat upon a stormy sea
But, dig the crazy pockets on the pile tonight
But still I haven't had a chance to hold you tight

Look at Annie's earrings bouncing off her backs
Look at Suzie kissing and a-hugging Jack
Looking Nancy dancing in her stocking feet
We're all going crazy with the mambo beat !!!
But, everybody's really having lots of fun
But, honey as for me the night has just begun
Cause now I want to tell you things and hold you tight
But, how can I do it with the room so bright ?