This Is My Night
Chaka Khan
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I'm puttin' on my makeup It's time to wake up The owners of the night are calling me I'm ready and I'm willing To pull out the happy feeling Something special's in the air for me The night is mine I'm gonna keep it just right An angel in my pocket, right? Feels so right This mirror's tellin' no lie Gonna let this magic shine [CHORUS] This is my night (tonight) I'm gonna do it just right I'm gonna let this magic shine This is my night (tonight) I'm gonna do it just right I'm gonna let this magic shine I feel like winning i don't know the reason Something telling me to let it ride Got me rockin' and reeling I don't know what the deal is Something special I just can't describe The night is mine I'm gonna keep it just right On my way to paradise Feels so fine Feels just like the first time Gonna gonna let this magic shine [CHORUS] This is my night, this is my night, this is my night The night is young, let it shine (come out) This is, this is my night, this, this is my night! This is my my my my my night, my my my... This feels so right This mirror's tellin' no lie I'm gonna let this magic shine Let it shine, let it shine This is my night (tonight) I'm gonna do it just right I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine) This is my night (my night) I'm gonna do it just right I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine) This is my night (tonight) I'm gonna do it just right I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine, oh) My night, let it shine This is my night (tonight) I'm gonna do it just right I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine on me, shine on me)
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Written by: DAVID MARTIN FRANK, MICHAEL AUSTIN MURPHY
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15 facts about this song
Release Detail"This Is My Night" by Chaka Khan was released in 1984 as part of her solo album "I Feel for You."
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Album SuccessThe album "I Feel for You" was Khan's first album after leaving the band Rufus, and it was known for spawning several hit singles, one of them being "This Is My Night."
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Billboard RankingThe song peaked at number 11 on Billboard's R&B chart in 1985 and number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music StyleThe song is a reflection of the 1980s R&B and pop sounds, blending elements of synth-pop and funk.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was iconic, featuring the dance group The Lockers and Khan in various glamorous outfits.
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Songwriter"This Is My Night" was written by David Frank and Mic Murphy, who were members of the group The System.
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ProducersThe song was produced by Arif Mardin, who had worked with notable musicians like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and the Bee Gees.
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Cultural ImpactThis song, like many others from "I Feel for You" album, helped to solidify Chaka Khan's position as a powerful force in R&B music in the 1980s.
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Live PerformancesKhan often included "This Is My Night" in her live performances and it is still a favorite among her fans.
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LegacyThis song is widely regarded as a pop classic and is frequently played in throwback music programs and 80s themed parties.
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Notable RemixThe song also has a notable remix by Marley Marl, which also enjoyed a fair amount of popularity at the time.
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Grammy NominationsAlthough this specific song did not earn any Grammy nominations, the album "I Feel for You" was nominated for two Grammys in 1985.
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The Album's ContributionThe release of this song and the entire "I Feel for You" album, is widely acclaimed as Chaka Khan's breakthrough into mainstream pop music.
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SalesAs part of the "I Feel For You" album, this song contributed to the album's double platinum status, a first for Chaka Khan as a solo artist.
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Inspirational Aspect"This Is My Night" has been seen as an inspirational song for many, with lyrics evoking themes of optimism and determination.
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