Tender Is the Night

Jackson Browne

About Tender Is the Night

"Tender Is the Night" is a song by Jackson Browne released in 1983 as the second single from his album Lawyers in Love. The song peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 17 weeks on that chart after debuting at number 79, number 18 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and number 24 on the US Adult Contemporary. It was also released as a single in Germany and the United Kingdom. The music video for the song included actress Daryl Hannah.


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Between the darkness on the street
And the houses filling up with light
Between the stillness in my heart
And the roar of the approaching night
Somebody's calling after somebody
Somebody turns the corner out of sight
Looking for somebody
Somewhere in the night
Tender is the night
Tender, when you hold your baby tight
Tender, tender are the motions, tender is the night
Between a life that we expected
And the way it's always been
I can't walk back in again
After the way we fight
When just outside there are people laughing
Living lives we used to lead
Chasing down the love they need
Somewhere in the night
Tender is the night
Tender, and the benediction of the neon light
Tender, tender are the hunters, tender is the night
You're gonna want me tonight
When you're ready to surrender
Forget about who's right
When you're ready to remember
It's another world at night
When you're ready to be tender
Tender, tender tender
Tender, tender tender
Tender

And in the hard light of an angry sun
No one remembers what was said or done
Tender are the words they choose
You win, I win, we lose
Tender
Tender is the night
Tender
The benediction of the neon light
Tender
Tender are the hunters
Tender is the night
When they hold each other tight
Tender
Tender are the undercover
Tender
The stranger and the secret lover
Tender
Tender are the motions
Tender is the night
When you hold your baby tight
Tender, tender, tender
Tender, tender, tender

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Jackson Browne

Clyde Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has sold over 17 million albums in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: DANNY KORTCHMAR, JACKSON BROWNE, RUSS KUNKEL

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11 facts about this song

Song Background
"Tender Is the Night" is a popular song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne.
Album
The song was included in the album "Lawyers in Love," which was Browne's seventh studio album released in 1983.
Song Title
The title of the song was likely inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "Tender Is the Night," published in 1934.
Popularity
Following its release, "Tender Is the Night" became one of Browne's most popular songs, showcasing his ability to combine catchy tunes with deeply meaningful lyrics.
Music Video
The song has an official music video featuring Browne performing the track live, reflecting his charisma and interactive performance style.
Chart Performance
"Tender Is the Night" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking it as one of Jackson Browne's top hits.
Song Structure
The song features a typical verse-chorus structure, highlighting Browne's skillful melody making and lyric writing.
Theme
The lyrics of "Tender Is the Night" touch on themes of love, longing, and the passage of time, typical of Browne's soulful and introspective songwriting style.
Collaborators
Renowned musicians Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar, both known for their work on numerous hit records, played drums and bass respectively on this track.
Live Performances
"Tender Is the Night" remains a staple in Browne's setlists during live performances, loved by fans for its upbeat tempo and relatable lyrics. It showcases Browne's characteristic blend of soft rock and folk music.
Critical Acclaim
Over the years, music critics have praised "Tender Is the Night" for its evocative lyrics and musicality, further cementing Jackson Browne's status as one of the great American singer-songwriters of his time.

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