Oh, What a Night

The Dells

About Oh, What a Night

"Oh, What a Night" is a song first recorded by the doo-wop group the Dells and released in 1956, originally under the title "Oh What a Nite". The song is said to have been inspired by a party, which had been held in the Dells' honor by some female friends of the group.


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Oh what a night, to love you dear
Oh what a night, to hold you near
Oh what a night, to squeeze you dear,
that's why I love you so.

Oh what a night, to love you dear
Oh what a night, to hold you dear
Oh what a night, to kiss you dear,
That's why I love you so

I won't forget all those things you have told to me
Praise (?) in my heart won't let me forget your love
Oh what a night, to love you dear
Oh what a night, to hold you near
Oh what a night, to squeeze you dear
That's why I love you so.

Oh what a night, to love you dear
Oh what a night, to want you dear
Oh what a night to kiss you dear
That's why I love you so.

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The Dells

The Dells are an American R&B and crossover musical group. Their successful recordings spanned more than four decades. Formed in 1952 after attending high school together, the Dells' repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul, disco and contemporary rhythm and blues. Unlike many of their contemporaries, the group's lineup did not change much from 1960 and consisted, until 2009, of falsetto leader Johnny Carter (died August 21, 2009), baritone lead singer Marvin Junior and background singers Mickey McGill, Verne Allison and Chuck Barksdale. The Dells are 2004 inductees into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame the same year. One of the longest-running groups in music history, the Dells recorded and performed … more »

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Written by: Marvin Junior, Johnny Funches

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11 facts about this song

Song Authorship
"Oh, What a Night" was written by Marvin Junior and Johnny Funches, who were both members of The Dells.
Original Release
The song was first released in 1956. However, a large part of its popularity stems from a re-release and revised version two decades later.
Chart Performance
Upon its 1956 release, the song managed to reach the number four spot on the R&B Singles Chart.
Second Version's Success
In 1969, the band re-released the song as a soul tune. This version, unlike the doo-wop original, reached the number one spot on the Billboard R&B singles chart and number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Musical Style Transformation
The original 1956 song was a doo-wop melody, whereas the 1969 version was changed to a soul song, showcasing the evolution of the band's musical style over the years.
Unique Vocalism
The song is notable for its use of two main vocalists. For the 1969 version, the lead baritone Marvin Junior handles the song's verses, and the second tenor Johnny Carter shone during the choruses.
Album Inclusion
The 1969 version of 'Oh, What a Night' was a part of The Dells' album ‘Love is Blue.’
Duration of Fame
Despite first releasing over half a century ago, the song continues to be appreciated by various artists and generations because of its combination of unique vocalization, rhythm, and melody.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, highlighting its lasting impact and popularity in the music industry.
Recognition
'Oh, What a Night' is considered a signature song of The Dells' musical career, and is often cited by fans and critics alike as one of the band's standout tracks.
Hall of Fame
The Dells, on the strength of tracks like "Oh, What a Night," were inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

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