Connie Francis – “V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N”

About the Song

“V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N” is a song written by Gary Weston and Hank Hunter and recorded by American pop singer Connie Francis. It was released in 1962 as the second single from her album of the same name. The song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.

The song is a cheerful, upbeat ode to the joys of vacation. Francis sings about the excitement of packing her bags, the anticipation of the journey ahead, and the fun of spending time away from home. The song’s lyrics are simple but effective, and Francis’s sunny delivery captures the carefree spirit of the song.

“V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N” was a popular hit upon its release, and it has remained a beloved classic in the years since. The song has been covered by many artists, including The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and The Carpenters. It has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, including “Grease” and “The Wonder Years”.

“V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N” is a timeless song that captures the universal appeal of travel and relaxation. Its catchy melody and upbeat lyrics make it a perfect choice for any summer playlist.

Some additional information about the song:

• The song was inspired by Francis’s own love of travel. She had always dreamed of visiting exotic places, and she was able to realize that dream when she began her music career.
• The song’s title is spelled out in the lyrics, which is a common technique used in pop songs. This helps to make the song more memorable and singable.
• The song was originally released as a 45-rpm single. The B-side of the single was “Second Hand Love”.
• The song has been featured in several films and television shows, including “Grease“, “The Wonder Years”, and “The Simpsons“**.
• “V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N” is a popular choice for karaoke singers. It is a fun and easy song to sing, and it is sure to get everyone in the party mood.

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Lyrics: Vacation

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N in the summer sun

Put away the books, we’re out of school
The weather’s warm but we’ll play it cool
We’re on vacation, havin’ lots of fun
V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N in the summer sun

We’re gonna grab a bite at the pizza stand
Write love letters in the sand
We’re on vacation and the world is ours
V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N under summer stars

Yeah, we’ll hop in a jalopy to a drive-in movie and never look at the show
We’re gonna hug and kiss just like this and I can’t wait to go, go, go

We’re gonna mashed potato to a jukebox tune
Park your car ‘neath an August moon
We’re on vacation till the start of the fall

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, we’re gonna have a ball, go!!

[sax interlude]

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, gonna have a ball

Uh-huh, we’ll hop in a jalopy to a drive-in movie and never look at the show
We’re gonna hug and kiss just like this and I can’t wait to go, go, go

We’re gonna mashed potato to a jukebox tune
Park your car ‘neath an August moon
We’re on vacation till the start of the fall

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, we’re gonna have a ball, yeah

[FADE]
V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, (yeah) gonna have a ball