Give Me All Night

Carly Simon

About Give Me All Night

"Give Me All Night" is the 2nd single from Carly Simon's 1987 album Coming Around Again. The song was co-written by Simon with Gerard McMahon and produced by Paul Samwell-Smith. An accompanying music video was filmed on Martha's Vineyard and featured drummer Rick Marotta. The song is one of Simon's biggest latter period AC hits, and as a result is included on multiple compilations of her work, which include 1995's 3-disc box set Clouds in My Coffee, the UK import The Very Best of Carly Simon: Nobody Does It Better, the 2-disc retrospective Anthology, 2004's single disc Reflections: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits, and 2014's Playlist: The Very Best of Carly Simon.  


Year:
1995
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I have no need of half of anything
No half time, no half of a man's attention
Give me all the earth and sky
And at the same time add a new dimension
Half the truth is of no use
Give it all, give it all to me
I can stand it
I am strong that way

Give me all night
Give me the full moon
And if I can't take the whole of you
Give it to me anyway
Give me all night
'Till the last star fades
And if you can't take my heart and soul
Take it from me anyway

Don't give me fountains, I need waterfalls
And, when I cry my tears'll fill an ocean
The pain of love I'll accept it all
As long as you'll join me in that emotion
Half of lovin' is no fun
Give it all, give it all to me
I can stand it
I am strong that way

Don't leave me guessing alone
Don't walk me half the way home
You can do that tomorrow
Just give me give me all night.

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Carly Simon

Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and children's author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records; her 13 Top 40 hits include "You're So Vain", "Nobody Does It Better", and "Coming Around Again". Her 1988 song "Let the River Run" was the first to win a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for a song written and performed by a single artist. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994. more »

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Written by: GERARD MCMAHON, CARLY SIMON

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Give Me All Night" is a song by Carly Simon, which was released on her 13th studio album, "Coming Around Again," in 1987.
Chart Performance
The song did reasonably well in terms of chart performance. It topped out at number 5 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Songwriting
Carly Simon wrote the song along with Gerard McMahon.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Jerry Bruckheimer, was similar to the movie "Flashdance."
Soundtrack Inclusion
The music of "Give Me All Night" was also included in the 1987 movie "The Heart of Midnight."
Genre
The song is considered Soft Rock, a sub-genre of Rock that has a softer tone, usually with layers of synthesizers and clean, polished production.
Popularity
Despite it not being one of her highest-charting hits, "Give Me All Night" remains a fan favorite and is often included in her concert setlists.
Reissue
The album "Coming Around Again," featuring "Give Me All Night," was reissued in 2004.
Backup Vocals
The song features backup vocals from Tawatha Agee, a singer known for her work as the lead singer of the band Mtume, and her backups for other artists.
Emotional Content
The song lyrics express the longing for a loved one's presence throughout the night. It holds true to Carly Simon's signature style of combining personal, sensitive lyrics with heartfelt pop melodies.

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