Early in the Morning (Gap Band song)

1982 single by The Gap Band

"Early in the Morning"

Single by The Gap Band
from the album  Gap Band IV
B-side| "I'm in Love"
Released| April 1982
Recorded| 1981–82
Genre| Funk
Length| 3:57 (Single Version)
6:30 (Album Version)
Label| Total Experience
Songwriter(s)|

* Charlie Wilson
* Lonnie Simmons
* Rudy Taylor

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Producer(s)|

* Lonnie Simmons
* Rudy Taylor

The Gap Band singles chronology
| "Yearning for Your Love"
(1981)  | "Early in the Morning"
(1982)  | "You Dropped a Bomb on Me"
(1982)

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"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

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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. It also topped Billboard's R&B chart for three weeks[2] and reached number 13 on the dance chart.[3]

## Chart positions

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Chart (1982)  | Peak
position

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US Billboard Dance Club Songs | 13
US Billboard Hot 100 | 24
US Billboard Hot Black Singles | 1
UK Singles Chart[4] | 55

## Cover versions

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* 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.[5] Cash Box said that Palmer "creates a Volga River Boatman-like chorus that clearly illustrates his image of early morning loneliness."[6]

## Popular culture

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* 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."[7]

## References

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1. ^ "discogs.com". discogs.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 223.
3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 107.
4. ^ "Early in the morning | full Official Chart History". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
5. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits: Eighth Edition. Record Research. p. 479.
6. ^ "Single Releases" (PDF). Cash Box. October 15, 1988. p. 12. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
7. ^ "Dave Grohl Inspired By Disco Drum Beats". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2 July 2021.

## External links

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* "Early in the Morning" on YouTube

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The Gap Band

* Charlie Wilson
* Ronnie Wilson
* Robert Wilson

Studio albums|

* Magicians Holiday (1974)
* The Gap Band (1977)
* The Gap Band (1979)
* The Gap Band II (1979)
* The Gap Band III (1980)
* Gap Band IV (1982)
* Gap Band V: Jammin' (1983)
* Gap Band VI (1984)
* Gap Band VII (1985)
* Gap Band 8 (1986)
* Straight From The Heart (1988)
* Round Trip (1989)
* Testimony (1994)
* Ain't Nothin' But a Party (1995)
* Y2K: Funkin' Till 2000 Comz (1999)

Live albums|

* Live & Well (1996)

Compilation albums|

* Gap Gold: The Best of The Gap Band (1985)
* The Best of Gap Band (1995)

Songs|

* "Oops Up Side Your Head"
* "Burn Rubber on Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)"
* "Humpin'"
* "Yearning for Your Love"
* "Early in the Morning"
* "You Dropped a Bomb on Me"
* "Outstanding"
* "Party Train"
* "Going in Circles"
* "All of My Love"

Related articles|

* Discography
* Lonnie Simmons
* Total Experience Records

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Robert Palmer

Studio albums|

* Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley (1974)
* Pressure Drop (1975)
* Some People Can Do What They Like (1976)
* Double Fun (1978)
* Secrets (1979)
* Clues (1980)
* Pride (1983)
* Riptide (1985)
* Heavy Nova (1988)
* Don't Explain (1990)
* Ridin' High (1992)
* Honey (1994)
* Rhythm & Blues (1999)
* Drive (2003)

Live albums|

* Maybe It's Live (1982)
* Live at the Apollo (2001)
* At the BBC (2010)

Compilations|

* Addictions: Volume 1 (1989)
* Addictions: Volume 2 (1992)
* The Very Best of Robert Palmer (1995)
* Woke Up Laughing (1998)
* 20th Century Masters (1999)

Singles|

* "Give Me an Inch"
* "Man Smart, Woman Smarter"
* "Every Kinda People"
* "Best of Both Worlds"
* "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)"
* "Can We Still Be Friends"
* "Not a Second Time"
* "Johnny and Mary"
* "Looking for Clues"
* "Some Guys Have All the Luck"
* "You Are in My System"
* "You Can Have It (Take My Heart)"
* "Discipline of Love"
* "Addicted to Love"
* "Hyperactive"
* "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On"
* "Sweet Lies"
* "Simply Irresistible"
* "Early in the Morning"
* "She Makes My Day"
* "Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)"
* "Change His Ways"
* "It Could Happen to You"
* "Life in Detail"
* "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight"
* "You're Amazing"
* "Mercy Mercy Me" / "I Want You"
* "Happiness"
* "Witchcraft"
* "Girl U Want"
* "Know by Now"
* "You Blow Me Away"
* "Respect Yourself"
* "True Love"

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* Discography
* Vinegar Joe
* The Power Station

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