Set the Night to Music

Starship

About Set the Night to Music

"Set the Night to Music" is a song written by Diane Warren and recorded by Starship on their LP, No Protection (1987). It became a major hit for Roberta Flack in 1991. Starship's original version became a Top 10 hit on the U. S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, reaching number nine in the spring of 1988, and also charted minorly in Canada.


Year:
1997
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Set the night to music 
Set the night to music 

Look at all the stars tonight, look at all the moonlight 
Look at us we're all alone 
Oh and it's just like a dream, some romantic fantasy 
Darling come and hold, hold me close 

We could be making love 
And with the slightest touch 
We could, set the night to music 
We could set the night to music 
We could do what we want to do 
It'll only take me and you, to 
Set the night to music 

Find a rhythm all our own, melt into it nice and slow 
Love ourselves away from here 
Your heart beating next to mine, perfect love in perfect time 
Watch the world disappear 

This moment is ours to take (This moment is ours) 
And with the love we make 
We could set the night to music 
We could set the night to music 
We could do what we want to do 
It'll only take me and you, to 
Set the night to music 

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah 
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah 
This moment is ours to take (This moment is ours) 
And with the love we make 
We could set the night to music 
We could set the night to music 
We could do what we want to do 
It'll only take me and you, 

To set the night, set the night 
Set the night to music 
Set the night to music 
We could set the night to music 
We could set the night to music 
We could set the night to music 
Set the night, set the night, set the night, set the night

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Starship

Starship was a band that began in 1984 and was founded as a successor to the band Jefferson Starship the original line up is Mickey Thomas, Grace Slick, Craig Chaquico, Pete Sears, Donny Baldwin, and David Freiberg starship has a number of hits and success world wide! more »

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Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter
"Set the Night to Music" was written by Diane Warren, one of the most prolific songwriters of her time, who has written hundreds of hits for numerous artists. She is a Grammy Award winner and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song several times.
Collaboration
The song features a duet between Roberta Flack and Maxi Priest. Roberta Flack is a Grammy-winning artist known for her #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song." Maxi Priest, on the other hand, is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent.
Album Information
The recorded version of the song by Roberta Flack and Maxi Priest was included in Flack's 1991 album, also titled "Set the Night to Music". The album, largely produced by Arif Mardin, is a blend of soul, R&B and pop music.
Chart Performance
Although not reaching the heights of Flack's biggest hits, "Set the Night to Music" was successful, reaching number six on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the United States.
Cover Versions
The song was previously recorded by Starship for their album "Love Among the Cannibals" in 1989, two years before the more well-known Flack/Priest version. Starship's version did not achieve significant commercial success.
Music Video
An accompanying music video was released for the Flack and Priest version of the song. The video became popular on MTV and other music video channels.
Song Theme
The song presents a love theme, characterized by romantic lyrics that depict the intention of the two lovers to ignite their passion and "set the night to music".
Reviews
Critics praised the lush production of the track, along with the soulful vocals from Roberta Flack and the reggae-infusion brought by Maxi Priest.
Concert Performances
"Set The Night To Music" has been performed at many of Roberta Flack’s concerts and is a fan favorite. These performances usually have audience members singing along to the beloved chorus.
Legacy
Despite being over thirty years old, the song continues to receive airplay on adult contemporary radio stations and has retained a nostalgic resonance among fans of 1990's pop music.

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