This 1987 single, the band's first on Warner Bros., became their biggest career hit, topping both the country and adult contemporary charts.
- The song was written by Jim Photoglo and Wendy Waldman.
- "Fishin' in the Dark" reached number one on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart and number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The single was certified platinum by the RIAA in 1990.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country rock band formed in 1966. Though they are known for their genre-blending music, they achieved their greatest commercial success in the late 1980s.
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