Running with the Night
Panpipes, Lionel Richie
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The heart of the city street was beating Light from the neons turned the dark to day We were too hot to think of sleeping We had to get out before the magic got away We were running with the night Playing in the shadows Just you and I, till the morning light (We were running, running with the night) oh You were looking so good girl, heads were turning You and me on the town, ooh, we let it all hang out The fire was in us, we were burning We were gonna go all the way and we never had a doubt We were running with the night Playing in the shadows Just you and I, till the morning light (We were running, running with the night) oh We were so in love, you and me On the boulevard wild and free Giving all we got, we laid it down Taking every shot, we took the town We were running with the night Playing in the shadows Just you and I and it was so right Girl, it was so right
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Written by: Lionel Richie, Cynthia Weil
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DYAD Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Lyrics"Running with the Night" includes iconic lines like "Running with the night / Playing in the shadows / Just you and I... / Running with the night."
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Release DateThe song was released on November 5, 1983, as part of the "Can't Slow Down" album.
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Music GenreIt is classified as R&B and pop, showcasing the genre-crossing appeal of Lionel Richie.
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Chart Performance"Running with the Night" reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe song's music video portrays a wedding reception and is known for its lively choreography.
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Song Background"Running with the Night" marked a departure for Richie, combining his signature ballad-style with a more upbeat tempo.
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Album SuccessThe song contributed to the success of the "Can't Slow Down" album, which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1985.
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Live PerformancesLionel Richie often performed "Running With the Night" at his concerts, making it a fan favorite.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, cementing its status as a classic hit.
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Co-WriterThe song was co-written by Cynthia Weil, a songwriter known for her collaboration with Barry Mann, with whom she wrote many significant hits in the 1960s and beyond.
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Guitar SoloThe song features an iconic guitar solo by Louis Shelton.
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Background VocalsRichard Marx, a popular singer/songwriter in the 80s and 90s, provided backing vocals for the song.
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