Look Who it Was Random video

Makin ' It DAVID NAUGHTON Special Edit Version

4,151 views · Published 29 June 2014 · 4:30 · Indexed 17 October 2026

Channel: daveinprogress3 · 2014 · Howto & Style

Watch on YouTube

The original 7" version of this 1979 disco hit ran about 3 minutes. This version has about another 90 seconds to it. 'Makin' It' was written by Dino Fekaris & Freddie Perren who provided the comebacks for Peaches & Herb and Gloria Gaynor in 1978. 

'Makin it' was used in the Soundtrack for the movie 'Meatballs' as well as a shortlived TV series with the same name as the hit song. The single entered the American Top 40 in May and peaked at #5 in the summer. The rest of the world was not as enthusiastic, with the track reaching #44 in England and #57 in Australia

It was one of my favorite 1979 songs, and something of an anthem for many years afterwards as I made my way in the world and strove for success. It may be a one hit wonder disco record but it is joyous, uplifting and energising. It says everything about the genre.

David Naughton achieved a moderate wave of success as an actor, but as far as I know never recorded again. 'Makin' It' is a fab little pop postcard from the middle of 1979. It still delights me three and a half decades on!

More from this channel