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The Amazing Rhythm Aces — Dancing The Night Away
Album: Too Stuffed To Jump
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Released: 1976
Length: 5:33
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Standin' beside of the ocean
Lookin' out across the water
Everythin' is beautiful
But I still don't feel like I oughta

Things we wanted, not so long ago
I got 'em all now, babe
But I ain't got you no more

Still I remember
The way you held me
And all the sweet things you used to say
When we were two young lovers
Dancin' the night away

I remember everythin'
Dresses you used to wear
You were so light and graceful
You seem to float right through the air

Me I looked so funny dancin'
But you loved me anyhow
Now I wish I could find somebody
To love me like that now

Still I remember
The way you held me
And all the sweet things you used to say
When we were two young lovers
Dancin' the night away

Standin' beside of the ocean
Lookin' out across the bay
I should look for companionship
But it just gets in my way

All the lights are flickerin'
Out along the shore
I see people dancin' there
But I just don't dance no more

Still I remember
The way you held me
And all the sweet things you used to say
When we were two young lovers
Dancin' the night away

Let me see you dance
Let me see you dance
Oh, babe, let me see you dance
I can still see you dance
I remember you dancin'
Oh, babe, let me see you dance
Comments (68)add comment
 GeneP59 wrote:

Kind of has that Jimmy Buffett twang.



The begnning reminded me of Pirate Looks at 40.   Same kind of whistful vibes.
Posted 4 weeks ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
 curtlichter wrote:

Holy cow, that guitar solo at the end!!



I was not expecting that.  Pleasant surprise.
Posted 4 weeks ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
This reminds me to reintroduce myself with The Amazing Rhythm Aces.  Thank you,  William, for playing a most excellent tune by them.
Posted 6 months ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Excellent album, especially on a good sound system. My favorite band in the 70's!
Posted 6 months ago by atlfarmer    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

Oh look!

There's  Jimmy Buffet in the album photo cover!


As it started I was hearing 'Son of a Son of a Sailor'.
Posted 7 months ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Oh look!

There's  Jimmy Buffet in the album photo cover!
Posted 8 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
nice tune bill and alanna 
Posted 8 months ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
This isn't the same version that's on the original album. I'm curious to know where it is from, though. I bought the album when it was new and still have it. I've listened to it hundreds of times and can tell that this isn't that version. 

By the way, if ya want another treat, check out the Jesse Winchester album, "Learn To Love It." It has a version of "Third Rate Romance" and "The End Is Not In Sight" sung by Russell Smith (of the Amazing Rhythm Aces)

According to Wikipedia...
"Third Rate Romance" is a song written by Russell Smith, first recorded in Montreal in 1974 by Jesse Winchester and his band the Rhythm Aces, assisted by Smith. It became a hit the following year by the newly re-formed Amazing Rhythm Aces on its 1975 album Stacked Deck. It was the band's debut single, reaching No.11 on the U.S. country singles chart and No.14 on the Billboard Hot 100,[1] as well as No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks and Top Singles charts.
And now ya know! 
Posted 10 months ago by bluelunatique    [ Reply ]
 2Hawks wrote:
That cover art is one of the ugliest things I've seen for a while. Wow.


It was pretty weird even in 1976! Awesome album! Great to hear this song on New Years Eve. Thanks RP.
Posted 11 months ago by jlovekin    [ Reply ]
Liked this, and it surprised me.  I saw them open for Loggins and Messina and Fleetwood Mac in 1975 and thought they were the worst act I had ever seen.   Maybe it was a bad night for them.
Posted 1 year ago by knitmills    [ Reply ]
 damonlazer wrote:


I'd buy the album just for the cover art.


You’ll be glad you did. This is a diamond in the rough. 
Posted 1 year ago by WoodieGoodpecker    [ Reply ]
Holy cow, that guitar solo at the end!!
Posted 1 year ago by curtlichter    [ Reply ]
Quite tasty piano à la Bill Payne.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
wow. that album cover is crazy.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Great under-rated band. Probably their best album too
Posted 2 years ago by chriscavas    [ Reply ]
 GeneP59 wrote:

Kind of has that Jimmy Buffett twang.



I was thinking Randy Newman, but definitely twangy.
Posted 2 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
 ploba wrote:

holy moly what a blast from the past!
























Holy Moly? Now THAT is a blast from the past!
Posted 2 years ago by todbothom    [ Reply ]
These guys were great. I'm having a third rate romance with them.
Posted 2 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 2Hawks wrote:
That cover art is one of the ugliest things I've seen for a while. Wow.


I'd buy the album just for the cover art.
Posted 2 years ago by damonlazer    [ Reply ]
I loved the Son Volt song!!
Posted 2 years ago by bannieilovemusic    [ Reply ]
Kind of has that Jimmy Buffett twang.
Posted 2 years ago by GeneP59    [ Reply ]
Oak Ridge Boys’ version is good, too. Wish we heard some ORB music on RP, Bill
Posted 2 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
 Pilsenaaa wrote:

For a second I thought it's Kenny Rogers RIP



Nope, it's Russell Smith RIP. 
Posted 3 years ago by fraserji    [ Reply ]
Dang, Bill is digging deep for this one. Nice.
c.
Posted 3 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
A great album solid 8
Posted 3 years ago by scubasteve    [ Reply ]
Lost all my Wax in a divorce back in the day. Thanks for bringing this one back to my rotation!
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
No you can't watch me dance, that's creepy.
Posted 3 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
I get all kinds of images listening to this song
None include a froggy on a moped 

Poor froggy at least it got famous, rock n roll baby, hope the Rhythm Aces donated to a Froggy farm
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 radiotoe wrote:

It's a stuffed frawwwwg 
 It reminds me uncomfortably of what I thought was a rubber ball when dredging the bottom of my pond. I then discovered the arms and legs. It was a long-dead toad...

Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 nu11 wrote:

Yeah, I also thought for a moment that the Album art was representing a chicken too
 
It's a stuffed frawwwwg 
Posted 4 years ago by radiotoe    [ Reply ]
 Pilsenaaa wrote:
For a second I thought it's Kenny Rogers RIP
 
Yeah, I also thought for a moment that the Album art was representing a chicken too
Posted 4 years ago by nu11    [ Reply ]
That cover art is one of the ugliest things I've seen for a while. Wow.
Posted 4 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
For a second I thought it's Kenny Rogers RIP
Posted 4 years ago by Pilsenaaa    [ Reply ]
This music is great!  Not like the stuff that you hear on the radio today.
Posted 5 years ago by rclifford5778    [ Reply ]
Diamond in the ruff.
Posted 7 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Brilliant set 3:30ish PST. "Heroes" gave me shivers and gave me pause. Some unknown gems and then this ... Sweet and soulful as always. Thank you RP
Posted 8 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
i love the aces such great music...i still have a autographed shirt from a concert i attended..what a band
 
Posted 8 years ago by godsman1216    [ Reply ]
From one of the greatest albums ever, Too Stuffed To Jump.  Another song, Strangers on the Shore,  equally great.  Saw the ACES back in the '70's at the Wilma in Missoula, MT.  Had beers with their lead guitarist after the show at the Top Hat.  Heard Russell Smith again in the '00's with his daughter. Still great voice.  
Posted 8 years ago by linzbrock    [ Reply ]
Nice surprise 
Posted 9 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
Outdone youreself with this one Robert. Brilliant.
Posted 9 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
One of my all time favourite albums, cheerful and "singalong a max" style
Posted 9 years ago by exurbia    [ Reply ]
omg what a blast from the past!

 

Indeed! I had actually forgotten how many hours I had spent listening to this and the other ARA albums back in the day.  Feeling a bit older knowing that.
Posted 10 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this. RP never stops suprising me with depth and variety. This dusted off the memory bank. Great album. Group formed from recording session players.
Posted 10 years ago by wiredsol    [ Reply ]
omg what a blast from the past!
Posted 10 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
hoping this ends quickly
Posted 10 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Too Stuffed to Jump!  Still have the vinyl and great memories!  If you like this, The End Is Not In Sight (Cowboy Tune) is another gem from the album.


Posted 10 years ago by bairdc    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Never heard it before. Nice! Was it really 38 years ago?! I have to get out on my bicycle and lose a couple years! 

 

Yes it was that long ago...lose some for me also please.
Posted 10 years ago by QuestionMark    [ Reply ]
Never heard it before. Nice! Was it really 38 years ago?! I have to get out on my bicycle and lose a couple years! 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Saw them live in Holton, Ks. a place called the "Jolly Troll" about 1977. Blew me away!
Posted 10 years ago by QuestionMark    [ Reply ]
Too Stuffed to Jump!  The whole album was wonderful and from a great time.  Thanks, Russell Smith!
Posted 10 years ago by bairdc    [ Reply ]
What a cute song!
Posted 10 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Bland and Boring
Posted 10 years ago by The_Walrus    [ Reply ]
Yee ha, 
What a great tune. One of the first dances I had with my wife. Love it.
 
Posted 10 years ago by cwinck    [ Reply ]
I was a big fan in those days, Brings me back to a time where I did not have to deal with responsibilities. It was greally a finer time. ARA Blasting out my VW camper bus and some cold ones in the cooler.
Posted 11 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
2nd x today where I can note my pleasure upon hearing a sweet ARA tune!  totally Awesome
  - funny fat toad too
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Wow these guys have been around for a long time. Had them initially confused with the Rhythm Devils and wondered when the Grateful Dead guys had gone so country.
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Well dang my hide, I thought this was a new folk tune.  Yee Haw!
Posted 11 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
Smooth Rock.
Posted 11 years ago by MoonDweazel    [ Reply ]
Just right mood adjustment, I am suddenly perked up and happy as hell! Very cool boppin tune!!!
and I love the classy cover art!
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
i approve of this guitar solo {#Cowboy}
Posted 11 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
Put me right back into my college dorm. What ever happened to these guys? I think I have the album stashed away somewhere. I'll have to go look for it.

Mike
Posted 11 years ago by pmikep    [ Reply ]
very nice! a forgotten gem.
Posted 11 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
I am amazed by these ace rhythms.....

{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 11 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
I love the name of this album.... Very appropriate.. Happy Thanksgiving
Posted 12 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
holy moly what a blast from the past!
Posted 12 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
This was such a great band.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
  Whoa. That was unexpected.  GREAT tune!
Posted 12 years ago by ptooey    [ Reply ]