Tonight
Stephen Sondheim, Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence
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Tonight, tonight, Won't be just any night, Tonight there will be no morning star. Tonight, tonight, I'll see my love tonight! And for us, stars will stop where they are. Today The minutes seem like hours, The hours go so slowly, And still the sky is light. Oh moon, grow bright, And make this endless day endless night
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Written by: Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
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10 facts about this song
Composer"Tonight" is a classic song composed by the renowned American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim.
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Musical OriginThe track is from the highly successful Broadway musical "West Side Story," which premiered in 1957.
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Collaborative WorkThe song, like the entire musical, was a result of the creative collaboration between Stephen Sondheim and composer Leonard Bernstein.
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Structure"Tonight" is a duet, typically sung by the characters Tony and Maria in the musical. It is one of the key love songs in the story.
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ContextThe song is introduced when Maria and Tony express their love for each other amidst the bitter gang rivalry in their community.
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Unique Style"Tonight" is recognized for its unique fusion of classical operatic style with the contemporary broadway musical style, creating an entirely new sound.
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Multiple VersionsThere are several versions of "Tonight," including a reprise in the second act, and the "Tonight Quintet" that incorporates multiple characters and intertwining vocal lines.
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Social ThemesLike the rest of "West Side Story," "Tonight" addresses social themes such as racial tension, immigration, and love versus hate.
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Popular CultureThis song has been covered by many renowned artists and has been used in several pop culture contexts. It was also featured in the 1961 film adaptation of the musical.
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AwardsThe "West Side Story" soundtrack, which includes "Tonight," won multiple awards, including a Grammy for Best Sound Track Album - Original Cast in 1962.
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