Take Me Home Tonight
Ronnie Spector, Eddie Money
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Yeah, yeah, eeh, yeah, eeh, yeah I feel a hunger, it's a hunger That tries to keep a man awake at night Are you the answer I shouldn't wonder When I feel you whet my appetite With all the power you're releasing It isn't safe to walk the city streets alone Anticipation's running through me Let's find the key and turn this engine on I can feel you breathe I can feel your heart beat faster Take me home tonight I don't want to let you go till you see the light Take me home tonight Listen honey Just like Ronnie sang Be my little baby Oh, oh, oh I get frightened in all this darkness I get nightmares I hate to sleep alone I need some company a guardian angel To keep me warm when the cold winds blow I can feel you breathe I can feel your heart beat faster Take me home tonight I don't want to let you go till you see the light Take me home tonight Listen honey Just like Ronnie sang Be my little baby Be my little baby Just like Ronnie sang I said, just like Ronnie sang Be my little baby Baby my darling, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I feel your hunger It's a hunger Take me home tonight I don't want to let you go till you see the light Take me home tonight Listen honey Just like Ronnie sang Be my little baby Take me home tonight I don't want to let you go till you see the light Take me home tonight Listen honey Just like Ronnie sang Be my little baby Take me home tonight I don't want to let you go till you see the light Take me home tonight Listen honey Just like Ronnie sang Be my little baby Take me home tonight I don't want to let you go till you see the light Take me home tonight Listen honey Just like Ronnie sang Be my little baby
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Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Michael David Leeson, Peter Benson Vale, Phillip Spector
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Chart Success"Take Me Home Tonight" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 15, 1986.
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Album AssociationThe song was a single from Eddie Money's album "Can't Hold Back," which was released in 1986.
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Musical Collaboration"Take Me Home Tonight" is a duet with Ronnie Spector, who was the lead singer of the girl group The Ronettes.
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InspirationThe song contains a reference to The Ronettes' biggest hit, "Be My Baby," which is sung by Ronnie Spector in the song.
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Grammy Nomination"Take Me Home Tonight" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1987.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Take Me Home Tonight" was directed by David Fincher, who is now known for directing critically-acclaimed films like "Fight Club" and "The Social Network."
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Screen PresenceThe song was featured in an episode of the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" and in the movie "Take Me Home Tonight," which was named after the song.
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Chart PersistenceDespite not reaching number 1, the song remained in the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100 for several weeks, showcasing its popularity.
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Retro NostalgiaThe song is often associated with 80's nostalgia and is played on classic rock radio stations.
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Concert Staple"Take Me Home Tonight" was a staple of Eddie Money's live performances until he passed away in 2019.
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