In the Heat of the Night
Ray Charles
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In the heat of the night Seems like a cold sweat Creeping cross my brow, oh yes In the heat of the night I'm a-feelin' motherless somehow Stars with evil eyes stare from the sky (In the heat of the night) Ain't a woman here before Knows how to make the morning come So hard to control Well I guess I could sell my soul for just a little light In the heat of the night I've got trouble wall to wall Oh yes I have I repeat in the night Must be an ending to us all Oh Lord, it won't be long Yes, just you be strong And it'll be all right In the heat of the night
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Written by: BRIAN ANDREW TATLER, SEAN LYNDON HARRIS
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26 facts about this song
Song Release Information"In the Heat of the Night" by Ray Charles was released in 1967.
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Song Connection to MovieThe song was the title track to the movie "In the Heat of the Night" released in the same year.
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Famous FilmThe film won five Academy Awards in 1968, including Best Picture.
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Song GenreThe track is categorized under rhythm and blues genre.
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Song Duration"In the Heat of the Night" is approximately 2 minutes and 34 seconds long.
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ComposersQuincy Jones and Alan & Marilyn Bergman wrote the song.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded in Sound Recorders, Hollywood.
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Iconic SingerRay Charles, who already was a well-established musician at the time of this release, significantly added to the popularity and resonance of the song with his unique vocal style.
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Use in MediaThe song has also been featured in television series and other documentaries focused on the civil rights movement and 60s era.
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Song ReceptionEven though the song did not chart high in mainstream music charts, it's well recognized for its role in the film and is considered a classic in Ray Charles's discography.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics refer to a black man's unease and anxiety in a southern American town, relating to the racial themes of the movie.
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Musical AccompanimentCharles's piano playing and the darker, moody blues style contributes to the overall atmosphere of the song.
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Other versionsOther singers have covered the song in tribute to Ray Charles and the film, keeping the spirit of the classic alive.
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Recording"In the Heat of the Night" by Ray Charles was recorded in August 1967.
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ReleaseIt was released as a single in September 1967.
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SignificanceThe song serves as the title track for the movie "In the Heat of the Night," which starred Sidney Poitier.
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AchievementThe song won two Grammy Awards in 1968.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Relevance"In the Heat of the Night" is one of Ray Charles' most successful songs that contributed significantly to his continued popularity in the late 1960s.
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Screen AppearanceThe song is featured prominently in the first part of the movie and sets the tone for the racially charged drama that follows.
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AlbumIt is also included in the album named after the film.
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Critical ResponseCritics have praised the song for its soulful sound and powerful vocals from Charles.
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LegacyThe song "In the Heat of the Night" is considered a classic and is still beloved by fans of Ray Charles many decades after its release.
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SongwritersIt was written by Quincy Jones along with lyricists Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman.
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GenreThe song is a mixture of several music genres including Blues, R&B and Pop, illustrating Charles' versatility as a performer.
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BackdropThe song was released during the civil rights movement, adding to its cultural significance.
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