Right Back Where We Started From - Maxine Nightingale
Song Lyrics / Chart History / Artist Information

  • Written by the songwriter/production team J.Vincent Edwards and Pierre Tubbs
  • The song was originally performed by Maxine Nightingale (born 11/2/52 in Wembley England)
  • She has appeared in stage productions of Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Hair, and was performing on stage when signed to a recording contract in the early 70s
  • Although a British citizen, Maxine achiever her biggest fame in the US
  • The song was a #2 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart back in 1976
  • The song has been used in the movies "Slap Shot", "Yours, Mine and Ours", "Starsky & Hutch" and "The Family Stone"
  • A very popular dance / disco hit that is often requested at Oracle performances
  • A 1989 cover version of "Right Back Where We Started From" was done by Sinitta
  • The cover reached the #4 spot in the UK charts
  • In 2000 the British girl group Cleopatra (known as much for their clothing & makeup lines as for their musical abilities, and signed to Madonna's "Maverick" label), recorded the song to be used in the animated Disney film "An Extremely Goofy Movie"
  • It was used again in the 2008 movie "College Road Trip"

Oracle Band MP3 / RealAudio Samples

An excerpt from a live Oracle Band performance of this song is available as both a streaming RealAudio format, or as a higher quality downloadable MP3.  Select the version you'd prefer.

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You can also opt to download the complete song by the original artists for less than $1 from Amazon.com. Check out the following links:

Right Back Where We Started From

Maxine Nightingale

Right Back Where We Started From Sinitta


Song Lyrics - Song Title

Ooo and it's alright and it's comin' 'long
We got to get right back to where we started from
Love is good, love can be strong
We got to get right back to where we started from

Oh-ohhhhh
Do you remember that day
(That sunny day)
When you first came my way
I said no one could take your place

And if you get hurt
(If you get hurt)
By the little things I say
I can put that smile back on your face

Ooo and it's alright and it's comin' 'long
We got to get right back to where we started from
Love is good, love can be strong
We got to get right back to where we started from

A love like ours
(A love like ours)
Can never fade away
You know it's only just begun

You give me your love
(Give me your love)
I just can't stay away
I know that you're the only one

Ooo and it's alright and it's comin' 'long
We got to get right back to where we started from
Love is good, love can be strong
We got to get right back to where we started from


Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

Hard to Find 45s on CD - Volume 8

Here's a refreshing change of pace from the standard disco compilation discs that many people have.  Rather than focusing on the dozen or so songs that ever compilation seems to have, this one explores new territory with several songs that were quite popular back in the 70s, but which seem to have been forgotten on the most popular compilation CDs.

In addition to Maxine Nightingale's "Right Back Where We Started From", this 20 song collection includes:

Kiss You All Over
Exile
Stumblin' In
Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman
Kung Fu Fighting
Carl Douglas
You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.
My Angel Baby
Toby Beau
Right Time Of The Night
Jennifer Warnes
Ebony Eyes
Bob Welch
Love Is In The Air
John Paul Young



An Extremely Goofy Movie

The song "Right Back Where We Started From" as performed by the teen group "Cleopatra" is included in this compilation of fun dance songs that also includes:

Shake Your Groove Thing
The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades
Come On Get Happy
Knock On Wood

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