"5 O'clock In The Morning" by The Village People

In the late 70s, The Village People became synonymous with disco thanks to their classic dance hits "Macho Man" (#25), "Y.M.C.A." (#2), and "In The Navy" (#3). They had two additional chart appearances after these impressive hits: "Go West" landed at #45 and "Ready For The 80's" reached #52 in 1979.

Despite proclaiming to be ready for the 80s, the charts did not agree. The Village People couldn't crack the charts again, despite some strong cuts on their 1981 LP, "Renaissance." 

Included on "Renaissance," "5 O'clock In The Morning" is an atypical track from the group that deserved greater attention. Slower and moody, this one lets the vocal talents shine and adds a new dimension to the group that is refreshing to hear.