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About Can't Fight the Moonlight
"Can't Fight the Moonlight" is a song written by Diane Warren, recorded by singer LeAnn Rimes. It was the theme song of the film Coyote Ugly. Released as a single on August 22, 2000 by Rimes, the song reached the top 20 in every country it charted in, and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, the song topped the charts in eight countries, including New Zealand (2 Weeks), Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. "Can't Fight the Moonlight" became Australia's best-selling single of 2001. The song appeared on Rimes's I Need You (2002) compilation album and The Best of LeAnn Rimes (2004) with the Graham Stack Radio Edit of the song (known as the "Latino Mix" internationally) included as a bonus track on the I Need You album as well as on the sequel soundtrack to the film, More Music from Coyote Ugly (2003). The remix was also included on her Greatest Hits (2003) album as well as on the remix edition of her Best of album. A music video for the song was released in 2000 including clips taken from the Coyote Ugly film with Rimes performing at the "Coyote Ugly" bar.more »
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Under a lovers' skyGonna be with youAnd no one's gonna be aroundIf you think that you won't fallWell just wait untilTil the sun goes downUnderneath the starlight, starlightThere's a magical feeling, so rightIt'll steal your heart tonightYou can try to resistTry to hide from my kissBut you knowBut you know that you can't fight the moonlightDeep in the darkYou'll surrender your heartBut you knowBut you know that you can't fight the moonlightNo, you can't fight itIt's gonna get to your heartThere's no escape from loveOnce a gentle breezeWeaves it's spell upon your heartNo matter what you thinkIt won't be too longTil your in my armsUnderneath the starlight, starlightWe'll be lost in the rhythm, so rightFeel it steal your heart tonightYou can try to resistTry to hide from my kissBut you knowBut you know that you can't fight the moonlightDeep in the darkYou'll surrender your heartBut you knowBut you know that you can't fight the moonlightNo you can't fight itNo matter what you doThe night is gonna get to youDon't try thenYou're never gonna winPart of me the starlight, starlightThere's a magical feeling, so rightIt will steal your heart tonightYou can try to resistTry to hide from my kissBut you knowBut you know that you can't fight the moonlightDeep in the darkYou'll surrender your heartBut you knowBut you know that you can't fight the moonlightNo, you can't fight itYou can try to resistTry to hide from my kissBut you knowDon't you know that you can't fight the moonlightDeep in the darkYou'll surrender your heartBut you knowBut you know that you can't fight the moonlightNo, you can't fight itIt's gonna get to your heart
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LeAnn Rimes
Margaret LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (born August 28, 1982), known professionally as LeAnn Rimes, is an American country and pop singer. Known for her rich vocals, Rimes rose to stardom at age thirteen following the release of the Bill Mack song "Blue", becoming the youngest country music star since Tanya Tucker in 1972. more »
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Written by: Diane Warren
Lyrics © Realsongs
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Can't Fight the Moonlight" is a pop song written by American songwriter Diane Warren and performed by country pop singer LeAnn Rimes. |
Song ReleaseThe song was released on August 22, 2000, as part of the soundtrack track for the film titled "Coyote Ugly". |
Film Appearance"Can't Fight the Moonlight" is prominently featured in "Coyote Ugly", where LeAnn Rimes appears at the end of the film to perform the track. |
Chart PerformanceDespite receiving mixed reviews from music critics, the song became a major global hit, topping the charts in more than eleven countries. |
Impressive RecordIn Australia, the song stayed at the number one spot on the charts for an astonishing 11 consecutive weeks. |
U.K. SuccessThe song became Rimes' first (and only) song to reach number one in the U.K., even beating out her earlier breakthrough hit "How Do I Live". |
U.S. Chart PerformanceIn the U.S., "Can't Fight the Moonlight" peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, though it achieved more success after being remixed and re-released in 2003. |
Successful SalesThe song ended up selling around a million copies, earning it a Platinum sales certification by the RIAA. |
Grammy NominationDiane Warren, who wrote "Can't Fight the Moonlight", received a Grammy nomination in 2001 for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for the song. |
Music VideoThe song's music video was used as promotional material for the movie "Coyote Ugly". It features Rimes and others dancing on the bar, similar to a scene in the movie. |
Song's LegacyDespite its mixed initial reviews, "Can't Fight the Moonlight" has gone on to become one of LeAnn Rimes' biggest hits and is recognized as a signature song of hers. |
Soundtrack SuccessBoosted in large part by "Can't Fight The Moonlight", the "Coyote Ugly" soundtrack went on become a certified multi-platinum album. |
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