Tender Is the Night
Jackson Browne
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Between the darkness on the street And the houses filling up with light Between the stillness in my heart And the roar of the approaching night Somebody's calling after somebody Somebody turns the corner out of sight Looking for somebody Somewhere in the night Tender is the night Tender, when you hold your baby tight Tender, tender are the motions, tender is the night Between a life that we expected And the way it's always been I can't walk back in again After the way we fight When just outside there are people laughing Living lives we used to lead Chasing down the love they need Somewhere in the night Tender is the night Tender, and the benediction of the neon light Tender, tender are the hunters, tender is the night You're gonna want me tonight When you're ready to surrender Forget about who's right When you're ready to remember It's another world at night When you're ready to be tender Tender, tender tender Tender, tender tender Tender And in the hard light of an angry sun No one remembers what was said or done Tender are the words they choose You win, I win, we lose Tender Tender is the night Tender The benediction of the neon light Tender Tender are the hunters Tender is the night When they hold each other tight Tender Tender are the undercover Tender The stranger and the secret lover Tender Tender are the motions Tender is the night When you hold your baby tight Tender, tender, tender Tender, tender, tender
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Written by: DANNY KORTCHMAR, JACKSON BROWNE, RUSS KUNKEL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Tender Is the Night" is a popular song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne.
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AlbumThe song was included in the album "Lawyers in Love," which was Browne's seventh studio album released in 1983.
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Song TitleThe title of the song was likely inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "Tender Is the Night," published in 1934.
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PopularityFollowing its release, "Tender Is the Night" became one of Browne's most popular songs, showcasing his ability to combine catchy tunes with deeply meaningful lyrics.
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Music VideoThe song has an official music video featuring Browne performing the track live, reflecting his charisma and interactive performance style.
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Chart Performance"Tender Is the Night" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking it as one of Jackson Browne's top hits.
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Song StructureThe song features a typical verse-chorus structure, highlighting Browne's skillful melody making and lyric writing.
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ThemeThe lyrics of "Tender Is the Night" touch on themes of love, longing, and the passage of time, typical of Browne's soulful and introspective songwriting style.
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CollaboratorsRenowned musicians Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar, both known for their work on numerous hit records, played drums and bass respectively on this track.
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Live Performances"Tender Is the Night" remains a staple in Browne's setlists during live performances, loved by fans for its upbeat tempo and relatable lyrics. It showcases Browne's characteristic blend of soft rock and folk music.
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Critical AcclaimOver the years, music critics have praised "Tender Is the Night" for its evocative lyrics and musicality, further cementing Jackson Browne's status as one of the great American singer-songwriters of his time.
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