A Night to Remember

Shalamar

About A Night to Remember

"A Night to Remember" is a song by American disco/R&B group Shalamar. It was released in February 1982 as the second single from their sixth studio album Friends, and peaked at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also hit number 15 on the Club Play Singles chart and number eight on the Black Singles chart. It was a much bigger hit in the UK, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Nidra Beard of Dynasty, Dana Meyers and Charmaine Sylvers of The Sylvers. It is also famously associated with the introduction of the Moonwalk dance by Shalamar member Jeffrey Daniels on the UK music show Top of the Pops in June 1982. 


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1997
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When you love someone, it's natural, not demanding
And that's one thing I'm proud to say I've found in you
I'm so glad we've reached an understanding
Now I know my heart is safe with you
So now my love to you, baby, I surrender

Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember

Celebrations in the heart 'cause we're united
And there's nothing in the world could come between me and you
We're together, and it keeps me so excited
To think of what the power of love can do
And I'm filled with a love that's, oh, so tender, yeah

Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember

This night you won't forget
Gonna make this a night to remember
'Cause your love I won't regret
Gonna make this a night to remember

Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember

Let's make a toast to those who've helped make this occasion
They turn their back on love, and that's what drove you straight to me
To you, I make a lasting dedication
I'll show you all the love and life can be
And each day that I live I will deliver, yeah

Get ready tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember
Get ready, oh, baby, tonight
Gonna make this a night to remember

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Shalamar

Shalamar /ˈʃæləmɑr/ is an American music group, primarily active in the 1970s and 1980s, that was originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator Don Cornelius. They went on to be an influential dance trio, masterminded by Soul Train producer Don Cornelius. As noted in the British Hit Singles & Albums, they were regarded as fashion icons and trendsetters, and helped to introduce 'body-popping' to the United Kingdom. Their collective name 'Shalamar' was picked by Griffey. more »

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Written by: Leon Sylvers III, Dana Meyers, Nidra Beard

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"A Night to Remember" is a song by the American band Shalamar released in 1982 as the second single from their sixth album "Friends".
Chart Performance
The single reached No. 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's biggest hits.
Music Genre
The song belongs to the Post-disco genre, a genre that signifies disco music's concurrent transformation into other forms.
Band Members
At the time the song was released, the band members were Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel, who are all famous for their distinctive dancing and performance styles.
Iconic Moves
The band members, particularly Jeffrey Daniel, are credited for introducing body-popping and moonwalking to the UK television audience through their "Top of the Pops" performances of this song.
Notable Covers
British band Liberty X covered "A Night to Remember" in 2005 for their third studio album, "X", and it charted at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
Appeared in Movies
The song was featured in the 1982 film "Diner," directed by Barry Levinson, and the 2008 film "Tropic Thunder," directed by Ben Stiller.
Song Writers
"A Night to Remember" was written by Nidra Beard, Dana Meyers, and Charmaine Sylvers, renowned songwriters who contributed to many other 80s hits.
Dance Competition
Shalamar conducted a “Night to Remember dance competition” to promote the album "Friends" from which the song is taken. The last stage of the contest was held on the UK TV show Top of the Pops.
Cultural Impact
With its catchy tune and dance-oriented groove, "A Night to Remember" continues to be an emblem of the disco era and remains a popular choice at events and parties.

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