Tonight (Could Be the Night)

Virgil Johnson, The Velvets

About Tonight (Could Be the Night)

"Tonight (Could Be the Night)" is a 1961 rock and roll song by the doo-wop quintet The Velvets. The song refers to a young woman waiting to fall in love or perhaps for her intended to propose marriage and present her with a ring of commitment. The Velvets can be heard chanting "doo-wop" as a refrain in a song, a musical phenomenon which first surfaced in 1955 in the song "When You Dance" by The Turbans. Johnson wrote the lyrics to "Tonight." The song reached No. 26 on the Billboard Top 100 chart. The Velvets continued producing songs until 1966. In 1977 the New York rhythm and blues vocal group The Earls released a disco version of the song. Johnson sometimes still appears in nostalgia concerts. more »

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Tonight
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Could be the night
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

To hear her say
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Darling, I do
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

And tonight
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Could be the ni-eye-eye-eye-ight
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

To get the ring
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Around your finger
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Oh my darling, hold me tight
And tonight, just could be the night
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba, yeah

Tonight
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Could be the night
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

To fall in love
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

With someone like you-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Oh my darling, hold me tight
And tonight, just could be the night
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba, yeah

Tonight
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Could be the ni-eye-eye-eye-ight
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

To get that ring
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Around your finger
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)
(Doo-wop, doo-wop-de-wop)

Oh my darling, hold me tight
For tonight
Is the night

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The Velvets

The Velvets were an American doo wop group from Odessa in Ector County in west Texas. The African American quintet was formed in 1959 by Virgil Johnson, a high school English teacher, with four of his students.Roy Orbison heard the group and signed them to Monument Records in 1960. Their first release was a tune called "That Lucky Old Sun". Their biggest hit single was "Tonight (Could Be the Night)", which hit #26 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961. The follow-up, "Laugh", peaked at #90, and after a half-dozen further singles the group disbanded. more »

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Written by: Virgil Johnson

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification "Tonight (Could Be the Right Time)" is a doo-wop song. This genre emerged in the black communities of the United States in the 1940s, combining elements of blues, Gospel, and swing band music.
Release Date Fact The song was released in April 1961. It was part of the Doo-Wop/Rhythm & Blues era that experienced significant popularity in the late '50s and early '60s.
Chart Achievement The song peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.
Song Length Fact The running time of "Tonight (Could Be the Right Time)" is two minutes and three seconds, which is typical of song lengths during that era.
Record Label The song was released under the Monument Records label, a prominent record company known for its contribution to the blues and rock genres.
Songwriter Fact The song was written Virgil Johnson, who was also the lead vocalist of The Velvets.
Background Vocal Fact The background vocals in "Tonight (Could Be the Right Time)" consist of the word "doo-wop" repeated several times, a notable feature of songs in this genre.
Legacy Despite not being a number-one hit, "Tonight (Could Be the Right Time)" is recognized as a classic example of the doo-wop sound and is still remembered for its unique chorus.
The Velvets The Velvets were a five-man vocal group from Odessa, Texas. Their other members, besides Virgil Johnson, were Robert Thursby, Clarence Rigsby, William Solomon, and Mark Prince.
Roy Orbison Connection Renowned music artist Roy Orbison played a role in the success of The Velvets. Orbison liked the group's sound and introduced them to Fred Foster of Monument Records.
Cover Versions Since its original release, "Tonight (Could Be the Right Time)" has been covered by various other singers and bands, demonstrating its ongoing influence in the music world.

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