Rhythm of the Night

DeBarge

About Rhythm of the Night

"Rhythm of the Night" is a single by DeBarge, written by Diane Warren, released on February 23, 1985. It was a single from their fourth studio album, Rhythm of the Night on the Motown label. The song jump-started the career of the prolific Warren, and was the biggest hit recorded by the Motown family singing group.


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When it feels like
The world is on your shoulders
And all of the madness
Has got you goin' crazy

It's time to get out
Step out into the street
Where all of the action
Is right there at your feet
Well

I know a place where we can
Dance the whole night away
Underneath the electric stars
Just come with me and we can
Shake your blues right away
You'll be doin fine once the music starts, oh!

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind
We can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Oh the rhythm of the night, oh yeah

Look out on the street now
The party's just beginning
The music's playing
A celebration's starting

Under the streetlights
The scene is being set
A night for romance
A night you won't forget, so

Come join the fun
This ain't no time to be staying home
Ooh, there's too much going on, oh!
Tonight is gonna be a night like you've never known
We're gonna have a good time the whole night long, oh!

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind
You can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Oh, the rhythm of the night, oh yeah

Come join the fun
This ain't no time to be staying home
Ooh, there's too much going on, oh!
Tonight is gonna be a night like you've never known
We're gonna have a good time the whole night long, oh!

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind
You can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Forget about the worries on your mind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Forget about the worries on your mind

La la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la la
The music's playin!
It's a celebration!
The music's playin, everybody dance!

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Forget about the worries on your mind
'Cause you can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind
You can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night

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DeBarge

DeBarge was a sibling music group of American origin whose repertoire included R&B, soul, funk, pop, adult contemporary, and gospel. Active as a professional recording group from 1979 and 1989, the group was one of the few recording acts to bring success to the Motown label during the 1980s. more »

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Written by: DIANE WARREN

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10 facts about this song

Release and Success
"Rhythm of the Night" was released in February 1985. It became the biggest hit recorded by the Motown family singing group, DeBarge.
Chart Performance
The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the R&B chart. It also scored success on the dance charts, reaching #5.
Composition
The song was written by Diane Warren, an acclaimed songwriter, who has also written hits for artists such as Celine Dion and Aerosmith.
Soundtrack Feature
"Rhythm of the Night" was used in the soundtrack for the 1985 movie "The Last Dragon". This helped boost the popularity of the song.
Grammy Nomination
In 1986, the song was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Music Video
The iconic music video for "Rhythm of The Night" features the members of DeBarge singing and dancing in a festive, city night setting.
Cover Versions
Since its release, "Rhythm of the Night" has been covered by several artists, including Corona in 1993, which turned the song into a dance number.
Influence on Popular Culture
The song has been used in various television and film soundtracks over the years, and it was even featured in an episode of "Glee."
About DeBarge
DeBarge was made up of three brothers and a sister from the large DeBarge family, a family often compared to the Jacksons in terms of musical talent.
Musical Style
"Rhythm of the Night" highlighted DeBarge's signature mix of soul, funk, and pop music elements.

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