Let Me Love You Tonight
Pure Prairie League
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Dark clouds are blowing in the wind He's crossing your mind again You got that sad sad feeling from a broken heart Feeling so close to the edge Let me love you tonight There's a million stars in the sky Let me love you tonight I'll make everything all right When you find out how good love can be You're so lost when it's such a free They say once in your life You find someone who's right Someone who loves you like me Let me love you tonight There's a million stars in the sky Let me love you tonight I'll make everything all right When the moon has forgotten what the night is about And the stars can't work and phases out Hold me tighter than tight When the daylight comes it will be all right Let me love you tonight There's a million stars in the sky Let me love you tonight I'll make everything all right Let me love you tonight There's a million stars in the sky Let me love you tonight I'll make everything all right
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Written by: GEORGE D GREER, JEFFREY LANGDON WILSON, STEVE WOODARD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre Definition"Let Me Love You Tonight" is classified as a music piece in the country rock genre. It has distinct elements of both sounds, demonstrating Pure Prairie League’s ability to fuse different musical styles.
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Billboard RankingThe song reached no.1 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks in 1980, making it one of Pure Prairie League’s most successful songs.
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Charting in Different GenresBesides topping the Adult Contemporary chart, "Let Me Love You Tonight" also peaked at no.10 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the band's appeal across various listeners.
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Line-Up ChangeThis song was recorded and released after a major lineup change. Pure Prairie League’s most famous member, Vince Gill, joined the band just before the song’s recording and added new enriching elements to the band's sound.
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Memorable IntroThe song opens with a notable saxophone solo, marking a strong impression on the listener from the outset. The saxophone was played by session musician David Sanborn.
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Album Feature"Let Me Love You Tonight" was featured in the band's eighth album called "Firin' Up".
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ReleasedThis hit song of Pure Prairie League was released in 1980.
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Song Duration"Let Me Love You Tonight" is relatively quick, with a runtime of only 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by band member Jeff Wilson, who was also the lead guitarist and vocalist. Other contributing writers were Steve Woodard and Dan Greer.
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Wide Radio AirplayA testimony to the song's popularity, "Let Me Love You Tonight" received airplay on Top 40, adult contemporary, and country radio stations.
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Still Performed TodayDespite being released around forty years ago, the song is still performed by Pure Prairie League in their live shows, reflecting its lasting popularity and cultural impact.
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