Released in 1995

Moonlight Bay

Written by Edward Madden • Percy Wenrich

Last updated on December 1, 2016

Album This song officially appears on the Anthology 1 Official album.

Timeline This song was officially released in 1995

“Moonlight Bay” is a popular song. It is commonly referred to as “On Moonlight Bay“. The lyrics were written by Edward Madden, the music by Percy Wenrich, and was published in 1912. It is often sung in a barbershop quartet style.

The Beatles performed “Moonlight Bay” with comedians Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise on the duo’s ATV programme Two of a Kind in December 1963. A recording of the performance was released on the Beatles’ Anthology 1 in 1995. […]

Lyrics

We were strolling along

(Twist and shout!)

On Moonlight Bay

(Woo!)

We can hear the voices singing

(I like it, I like it)

And they seem to say

You have broken my heart

(Oh, twist and shout!)

Don't go away

(Are The Beatles gone?)

(No, they're here)

(Oh!)

With your short fat hairy legs

On Moonlight Bay

Officially appears on

Anthology 1
Official album • Released in 1995
0:50 • Live • L1
Paul McCartney : Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Vocals George Harrison : Vocals Terry Henebery : Producer Eric Morecambe : Vocals Ernie Wise : Vocals Kenny Powell : Piano
Concert From "The Morecambe And Wise Show" in Borehamwood, United Kingdom on Apr 18, 1964
Anthology 1 (2016 remaster)
Streaming • Released in 2016
0:50 • Live • L1.2016
Paul McCartney : Vocals Ringo Starr : Drums John Lennon : Vocals George Harrison : Vocals Terry Henebery : Producer Eric Morecambe : Vocals Ernie Wise : Vocals Kenny Powell : Piano
Concert From "The Morecambe And Wise Show" in Borehamwood, United Kingdom on Apr 18, 1964

Bootlegs

Live Anthology I (1962-64)
Unofficial live • Released in 2013
0:53 • Live • Borchamwood 2Dec63
The Ultimate Live Collection Vol. 02
Unofficial live • Released in 2016
0:53 • Live
Concert From "The Morecambe And Wise Show" in Borehamwood, United Kingdom on Apr 18, 1964

Live performances

“Moonlight Bay” has been played in 1 concerts.

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Latest concerts where “Moonlight Bay” has been played

The Morecambe And Wise Show
Apr 18, 1964 • United Kingdom • Borehamwood • ATV Studios • TV show

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