This Is the Night

Clay Aiken

About This Is the Night

"This Is the Night", released on June 10, 2003 on the RCA label, was American Idol contestant Clay Aiken's debut CD single and was written by Chris Braide, Aldo Nova and Gary Burr. It was released simultaneously with "Flying Without Wings" by rival contestant (and idol winner) Ruben Studdard and became only the eleventh song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to debut at number one on that chart, restricting "Flying Without Wings" to the number-two position. Internationally, "This is the Night" was issued as a double A-side with Aiken's cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge over Troubled Water" in Canada and New Zealand, reaching number one in both countries. In New Zealand, the double A-side also kept "Flying Without Wings" from reaching the top spot. 


Year:
2003
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When the world was in upside down
I could take all the time I had
But I'm not gonna wait
When a moment can vanish so fast
Cause every kiss is a kiss you can never get back

Lift me up in your arms
If you told me that's where heaven is
(Well, you'd be right)
I've been waiting forever for this
This is the night

When the answer to all my dreams
Is as close as a touch away
Why am I here holding back what I'm trying to say

Lift me up in your arms
If you told me that is where heaven is
(Well, you'd be right)
Hold me close to your heart
I will go with you to the end of the Earth
(And we'll fly)
I've been waiting forever for this
This is the night

This is the night where we capture forever
And all out tomorrows begin
After tonight we will never be lonely again

Lift me up in your arms
If you told me that is where heaven is
(Well, you'd be right)
Hold me close to your heart
I would go with you to the end of the Earth
(And we'll fly)
I've been waiting forever for this
This is the night

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Clay Aiken

Clayton Holmes "Clay" Aiken (born November 30, 1978) is an American singer, television personality, actor, producer, author, and activist who began his rise to fame on the second season of the television program American Idol in 2003. RCA Records offered him a recording contract, and his multi-platinum debut album Measure of a Man was released in October 2003. He released four more albums on the RCA label: Merry Christmas with Love (2004), A Thousand Different Ways (2006), and the Christmas EP, All is Well (2006). His fourth studio album (the first album of original material since 2003's Measure of a Man), On My Way Here was released on May 6, 2008. more »

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Written by: ALDO NOVA, GARY BURR, CHRIS BRAIDE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"This Is the Night" is a song recorded by Clay Aiken, released as a single on June 3, 2003.
Chart Performance
The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Clay Aiken the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to debut at number one with their first single.
Sales Records
In its first week of release, "This Is The Night" sold more than 392,000 copies, breaking the record for the highest-selling single in a week set by Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997".
American Idol Connection
Clay Aiken performed the song on the finale of the second season of American Idol where he finished in the second place.
Composition
The song was written by Chris Braide, Aldo Nova, and Gary Burr and it's considered a pop ballad.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics are about overcoming obstacles and striving for success.
Award Nomination
Although it didn't win, "This Is The Night" was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004.
Double A-Side Release
Despite being immensely popular, it was released as a double A-side single with a cover of the Simon & Garfunkel classic "Bridge Over Troubled Water".
RCA Records
The song was released under the RCA Records label. The same label who signed major artists like Elvis Presley, Foo Fighters, and Kelly Clarkson.
Concert Favorite
"This Is The Night" is a fan favorite and regularly performed by Clay Aiken in his concerts.
Music Video
The music video for "This Is The Night" includes footage of Clay Aiken's journey on American Idol. It was directed by the renowned music video director Diane Martel.
Critical Reception
Although some critics found it too sentimental and formulaic, most praised Aiken's vocals and the song's uplifting message.

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