Until the Night
Billy Joel
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I never ask you where you go After I leave you in the morning We go our different ways to separate situations It's not that easy anymore Today I do what must be done I give my time to total strangers But now it feels as though the day goes on forever MOre than it ever did before CHORUS Until the night, until the night I just might make it Until the night, until the night When I see you again Now you're afraid that we have changed And I'm afraid we're getting older So many broken hearts, so many lonely faces So many lovers come and gone I'll have my fears like every man You'll have your tears like every woman Today we'll be unsure, is this what we believe in And wonder how can we go on CHORUS When the sun goes down And the day is over When the last of the light has gone As they pour into the street I will be getting closer As the cars turn their headlights on While they're closing it down We're gonna open it up And while they're going to sleep We'll just be starting to touch I'm just beginning to feel I'm just beginning to give I'm just beginning to feel I'm just beginning to live Before I leave you again Before the light of the dawn Before this evening can end I have been waiting so long CHORUS
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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22 facts about this song
Song Origin"Until the Night" is a song by Billy Joel from his 1978 album named "52nd Street". The album is Joel's sixth studio release.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was not released as a single in the United States but it did reach the 50th spot on the UK singles chart.
- The album "52nd Street", which features the song, reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song GenreThe song can be classified under the soft rock category. It incorporates elements of popular music from the late 1970s.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "Until the Night" speaks of a man who is eagerly waiting for the night to be with his lover. It showcases deep emotional sentiments.
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Music StyleThe song is noted for its Phil Spector-influenced 'Wall of Sound' production, featuring lush backing vocals, and big, echoing drums.
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Album SuccessWith the success of the album "52nd Street", "Until the Night" was also recognized, helping establish Billy Joel's career.
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Song WritingLike most of Joel's songs, "Until the Night" was also written by him.
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Song Duration“Until the Night” is one of the longest songs on the “52nd Street” album, running at 6 minutes and 35 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have noted that the song is dramatically moody, exhibiting Joel's ability to evoke a particular time and place through his music.
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Live Performance“Until the Night” is seldom performed live by Billy Joel, making it a rare treat for fans at concerts.
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Album Recognition"52nd Street" won two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance – Male. However, the song "Until the Night" wasn't nominated individually.
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InspirationThe song seemed to take inspiration from 1960s artists like The Righteous Brothers, given the tone and the style of singing.
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Song Background"Until the Night" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. The song was part of his sixth studio album "52nd Street" released in 1978.
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Album Success"52nd Street" was a commercial success, topping the Billboard 200 chart and eventually becoming Joel's first album to be awarded the RIAA certification for selling over a million copies.
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Song Influence"Until the Night" was heavily influenced by Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" production method, a technique that involved layering several tracks to create a dense, echoing sound.
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Music StructureThe song is a ballad and is structured around a doo-wop influenced melody. It showcases Joel's vocal prowess, particularly in the powerful chorus.
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Song ThemeThe song explores themes of longing and desire as it tells a story about two lovers waiting anxiously until the night to be together.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Joel's songs, "Until the Night" was not accompanied by a music video upon its release.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song didn't achieve the chart-topping success of other songs from the "52nd Street" album, critics praised Joel's emotive delivery and the lush orchestration.
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Live PerformancesDespite not earning a spot among Joel's most renowned songs, "Until the Night" has been a favorite among fans and has found a regular spot on Joel's concert setlists.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Barry and Elisabeth from the UK whose version reached number 18 on the UK singles chart.
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InspirationBilly Joel has noted that the song was inspired by the classic song "Unchain Melody" by The Righteous Brothers, which was also produced using the "Wall of Sound" technique.
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