Paradise Tonight

Mickey Gilley, Charly McClain

About Paradise Tonight

"Paradise Tonight" is a song written by Bill Kenner and Mark Wright, and recorded by American country music artists Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley. It was released in June 1983 as the second single from the album Paradise. "Paradise Tonight" was the most successful of three releases by Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley as a duo. The single went to number one for one week and stayed a total of thirteen weeks on the top 40 country chart.


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1998
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Honestly, I can't believe the magic you do
Never seen anything as lovely as you
I was so afraid, I was so alone an' blue
I took you in my arms, now I'm goin' home with you

I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
You gonna make it the night of my life
I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight

I was so afraid, I was so alone an' blue
An' I took you in my arms, now I'm goin' home with you

I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
You gonna make it the night of my life
I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight

Ooh, so this is paradise
Ooh, so this is paradise
Paradise all night

I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
You gonna make it the night of my life
I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight

Ooh, so this is paradise
Ooh, so this is paradise
Paradise all night

I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
You gonna make it the night of my life
I'm gonna wake up in your arms tomorrow
Thank you for takin' me to paradise tonight

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Mickey Gilley

Mickey Leroy Gilley (born March 9, 1936) is an American country music singer and musician. Although he started out singing straight-up country and western material in the 1970s, he moved towards a more pop-friendly sound in the 1980s, bringing him further success on not just the country charts, but the pop charts as well. Among his biggest hits are "Room Full of Roses," "Don't the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time," and the remake of the Soul hit "Stand by Me". He is also the cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl McVoy, Jim Gilley and Jimmy Swaggart. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Gilley is a licensed pilot, who holds an instrument rating with commercial pilot privileges for multi-engine airplanes, as well as private pilot privileges for sin… more »

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Written by: BILL KENNER, MARK WRIGHT

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10 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Paradise Tonight" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in November 1982.
Artists Collaboration
The duet brought together Charly McClain, a country pop singer popular in the late 70s to early 80s, and Mickey Gilley, the country music legend and cousin to rock musician, Jerry Lee Lewis.
Signature Duets
The collaboration between Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley resulted in one of the most notable country music duets of the 1980s.
Record Production
"Paradise Tonight" is included in McClain's album "Paradise," which was produced by the record company Epic in 1983.
Songwriter Information
The song was written by Bill Kenner and Mark Wright, both of whom were prolific songwriters in the country music genre.
Music Genre
"Paradise Tonight" is a country song with elements of pop, a style that both McClain and Gilley were recognized for.
Awards and Nominations
Although the song did not win any awards, it cemented the place of both artists in the annals of country music, being one of their most memorable and successful hits.
Regular Concert Setlist
"Paradise Tonight" became a staple in both artists' concert setlists, demonstrating its popularity with fans.
Covers and Remakes
Although there are not many known covers or remakes of "Paradise Tonight," the song's original version continues to be prominent on country radio stations.
Lasting Impact
"Paradise Tonight" continues to be an iconic duet in the annals of country music even several years after its release.

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