In the Heat of the Night

Sandra

About In the Heat of the Night

"In the Heat of the Night" is a 1985 song by German singer Sandra, written by Michael Cretu, Hubert Kemmler, Markus Löhr and Klaus Hirschburger, and produced by Cretu. Kemmler also provided backing vocals on this recording as well as numerous Sandra's songs in the 80s. "In the Heat of the Night" was released in November 1985 as the second single from Sandra's debut album The Long Play, as a follow-up to her no. 1 European hit "(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena". The single was a major commercial success, reaching the top 5 in numerous countries, and remains one of Sandra's biggest hits. In 1999, the song was remixed for the compilation My Favourites and released as a promotional vinyl single in France. It was remixed again for the 2006 compilation Reflections, and subsequently in 2007 for the special edition of Reflections released in France. The 2007 remixes were released as a digital single. In 2016, "In the Heat of the Night" (Tropical Future Remix) was released as a digital single to promote the new greatest hits collection The Very Best of Sandra. 


Year:
1992
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Talk to me
Want my Love
Talk to me
But not that stuff

You ain't enough
Just usin' my love
N' you call for me
N' again I see

In the heat of the night
You'll lose your heart
And sell your soul
I lose control
In the heat of the night
It's much too late
To leave the trade
But I can't stand it anymore
You'll lose your heart
And your soul
I lose control
In the heat of the night

Talk to me
Want my Love
Talk to me
But not that stuff

Who's on my side
Losin' my pride
N' you call for me
N' again I see

In the heat of the night
You'll lose your heart
And sell your soul
I lose control
In the heat of the night
It's much too late
To leave the trade
But I can't stand it anymore
You'll lose your heart
And your soul
I lose control
In the heat of the night

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Sandra

Sandra Ann Lauer, stage name Sandra (born 18 May 1962) is a German pop singer, who dominated European charts with eighteen top 20 hits during the 1980s and early 1990s, with the help of her then-husband and musical partner, Michael Cretu. During a brief height of popularity, she even outsold Madonna in a number of countries around the world. At the start of her career, from 1979 to 1984, she was the lead singer of the female disco/dance trio Arabesque, which had a massive following in Japan and Russia. Subsequently a solo performer, she had her first international #1 hit-single "(I'll Never Be) Maria Magdalena" in 1985, followed by "In the Heat of the Night". In 1986 it was "Hi! Hi! Hi!", then "Everlasting Love" in 1987… more »

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Written by: HUBERT KEMMLER, KLAUS HIRSCHBURGER, MARKUS LOEHR, MICHAEL CRETU

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27 facts about this song

Song Release
"In the Heat of the Night" was released in the year 1985.
Artist Origin
Sandra, the artist who performed this song, is originally from Germany.
Album Appearance
"In the Heat of the Night" features on Sandra's debut studio album titled "The Long Play."
Genre
The song belongs to the synthpop and Europop music genres.
Chart Performance
It enjoyed considerable success, especially in Europe reaching the Top 20 in numerous countries and peaking at number 16 in Germany.
Song Producer
The song was produced by Michael Cretu, Sandra's then-husband.
Record Label
"In the Heat of the Night" was released under the record label, Virgin Records.
Song Writers
The song was written by Michael Cretu and Hubert Kemmler.
Music Video
A music video was released to promote the single, featuring Sandra being awoken in a spacecraft, preparing for landing on a desert-like planet.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "In the Heat of the Night," including the Sterbinszky and Tranzident remix in 2005.
Live Performances
This song has been a staple in most of Sandra's live performances throughout her career.
Length
The running time for this song is about 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
B-Side
The B-side of this single was a song titled "Heatwave," an instrumental version of "In the Heat of the Night."
Song Narrative
The song is about a passionate romance that takes place during hot summer nights.
Popularity
It has become one of Sandra's signature songs and helped to establish her as a well-known Europop artist in the mid '80s.
Artist Background
The song was performed by Sandra Ann Lauer, who is professionally known as "Sandra."
Release Date
"In the Heat of the Night" song was released in the year 1985 as her second single.
Album Inclusion
This song was included in Sandra’s debut studio album "The Long Play."
Chart Performance
The song topped the charts in her native Germany and Switzerland, and reached the top ten in numerous European countries.
Music Genre
The song is typically classified under the Euro Disco genre, which focuses on the combination of pop and electronic dance music.
Collaborations
The song was written by Michael Cretu and Hubert Kemmler. Michael Cretu, Sandra's future husband, also produced the song.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Mike Leckebusch, featured a nocturnal city landscape and Sandra dancing.
Live Performances
"In the Heat of the Night" was performed live in several TV shows, such as "Formel Eins" & "Musikladen", contributing to its popularity.
Cover Versions
It has also been covered by many other artists over the years, signifying its lasting musical impact.
Remixes
"In the Heat of the Night" was remixed in 1999 for Sandra's compilation "My Favourites", by Ray and Michael Cretu.
Cultural Impact
The song remains one of Sandra's most popular tracks and is often associated with the 80's Euro Disco boom.
Reception
Critics have often praised the song for its catchy rhythm and Sandra's distinctive vocal delivery.

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