Night Lights
Nat King Cole
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Night lights, those blues-in-the-night lights Are no longer bright lights since I'm without you Sweet dreams, oh where did they fly to? You're gone and who can I cry to? Those night lights remind me of bright eyes And beautiful white lies too good to be true As I go on my way with all my heart I pray That those night lights will lead me to you Those night lights remind me of bright eyes And beautiful white lies too good to be true As I go on my way with all my heart I pray That those night lights will lead me to you
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Written by: HANNAH ANDREWS, PAUL JOHN WELLER, STEPHEN CRADOCK, CHARLES ANDREW REES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Details"Night Lights" was written in 1955 by Chester Conn, Sammy Gallop, and Hank Miller and is performed by renowned musician Nat King Cole.
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Popularity and RecognitionThe song reached #11 on Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard R&B chart, making it one of the popular tunes of the 1950s.
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Album InformationIn the UK, the song was released as a single with "To The Ends Of The Earth" on its B-side. In the US, it was included in his 1956 album of the same name, "Night Lights."
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Style and Composition"Night Lights" is a slow, ballad-style song showcasing Nat King Cole's distinctive and smooth baritone voice, with piano and orchestra in the background.
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Personal InterpretationCole reportedly loved the song because he felt the lyrics reflected his own life. The song discusses the emotional contrast between living a glamorous and lonely life.
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LongevityOver six decades after its release, “Night Lights” continues to be played on many easy listening and oldies radio stations.
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Notable PerformancesDuring his lifetime, Cole performed the song on his own television show, "The Nat King Cole Show."
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Music VideoThe official music video of the song, which features Cole singing and playing the piano, was released in 1956 and enjoys the nostalgic admiration of fans.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, "Night Lights" has been covered by numerous artists including Bobby Darin and Paul Anka, confirming its classic status in popular music.
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LegacyNat King Cole's rendition of Night Lights remains a definitive crooning performance of that era, setting a benchmark for future balladeers in Jazz and Pop music.
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Recognition in Pop CultureScenes from the music video of "Night Lights" were featured in the opening credits of the 1999 film Holy Smoke!
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Unique Selling PropositionThe song stands out in its poetic reflections on solitude and success, offering a profound exploration of the human soul beyond surface-level thrills.
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