Tonight

The Move

About Tonight

"Tonight" is a song recorded by The Move and was written by Roy Wood originally for pop vocal group The New Seekers. Released in 1971, The Move's version was their first single release on the Harvest label, and charted at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. In Denmark, it charted at number seven. Jeff Lynne, who had joined the group the previous year, took lead vocal on the third verse. The single was issued in the US on Capitol. The United Artists reissue 45 was issued as the single for their 1972 Split Ends compilation.  


Year:
2012
3:17
236 
#1

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

That's the road
It's over there
And leading down to nowhere.
This is the age when you're allowed
To have your own care
If you were half so bright
You'd plan your life ahead
Instead of waiting 'til you're old in your bed.

I'll be over tonight
If you say you might
I'll be over tonight
Need to put you right.

I'm so used to waiting that's entirely
Your decision don't be restricted
By the weightless views you're given
If you were half so bright you fight them 
From the head
Instead of saving 'til your young heart is dead.
I'll be over tonight

Well I know what you wrote in your overcoat
But don't want to take it too far
Oh I think you won't but I know that you don't
You always say that you are

Never let the riches that my endless need will give you
Show some concern for all the love
That you must live through
If you were half so bright
You'd plan your life ahead
Instead of waiting 'til you're old in your bed.

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


The Move

The Move, from Birmingham, England, were one of the leading British rock bands of the 1960s. They scored nine Top 20 UK singles in five years, but were among the most popular British bands not to find any success in the United States. more »

1 fan

Written by: FIONA SHEREE KERNAGHAN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


15 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "Tonight" by The Move was released in 1971.
Album Details
"Tonight" is a song on their fourth and final album, "Message from the Country."
Band Composition
The Move was an English rock band, comprised of Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, and Bev Bevan.
Genre
The song "Tonight" is considered to be of the progressive pop genre.
Creation of Future Bands
After The Move disbanded in 1972, Wood and Lynne would go on to form the popular music band, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).
Style Shift
The song "Tonight" was part of The Move's transition from pop to a more progressive sound.
Label
The song was published by Harvest and Capitol Records.
Legacy
The song was later remastered and re-released on various compilation and reissue albums.
Role of "Tonight
"Tonight" was not released as a single, but it remains an integral part of The Move's legacy.
Collaboration
"Tonight" was one of the few songs in the album "Message from the Country" that was written collaboratively by all of the band members.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Tonight" are seen as emblematic of the provocative lyrical style of The Move.
Noteworthy Elements
The song contains features like unison guitar playing by Wood and Lynne, which gives it a distinctive sound.
Music Innovation
The song "Tonight" showcased the band's evolving sound in the 1970s as they began to experiment with orchestral elements. This foresaw their future work in the Electric Light Orchestra.
Critical Perception
"Tonight" is often touted as one of the standout songs of "Message from the Country," for its layered instrumentation coming crashing together in a raucous chorus.
Song Duration
The duration of the original song is 3 minutes and 17 seconds.

Discuss the Tonight Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Tonight Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/28107055/The+Move/Tonight>.

    Missing lyrics by The Move?

    Know any other songs by The Move? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Tonight

    217K
    1,203     24

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which Beethoven symphony number is in F major?
    A 1
    B 3
    C 8
    D 5

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    The Move tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!