Night Time Is the Right Time
Ray Charles
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You know the night time, darling (night and day) Is the right time (night and day) To be (night and day) With the one you love, now (night and day) Say now oh baby (night and day) When I come home baby, now (night and day) I wanna be with the one I love, now (night and day) You know what I'm thinking of (night and day) I know the night time (night and day, oh) Whoa, is the right time (night and day, oh) To be with the one you love, now (night and day) I said to be with the one you love (night and day) You know my mother, now (night and day) Had to die, now (night and day) Umm, and my father (night and day) Well he broke down and cry (night and day) Whoah! whoa baby (night and day) When I come home baby now (night and day) I want you to hold my hand (night and day) Yeah, tight as you can (night and day) I know the night time (night and day, oh) Whoah is the right time (night and day, oh) To be with the one you love (night and day) You know what I'm thinking of (night and day) Whoah! sing your song, Margie Baby (night and day) Baby (night and day) Baby (night and day) Oh, Baby (night and day) Do I love you? (night and day) No one above you (night and day) Hold me tight (night and day) And make everything all right (night and day) Because the night time (night and day) Oh, is the right time (night and day) To be with the one you love now (night and day) Oh yeah (night and day) Tease me (night and day) Squeeze me (night and day) Leave me (night and day) Ah, don't leave me (night and day) Lawdy baby (night and day) Take my hand, now (night and day) I don't need (night and day) No other man (night and day) Because the night time (night and day) Ow, is the right time (night and day) To be with the one you love (night and day) Oh yeah (night and day) I said baby (night and day) Baby (night and day) Baby (night and day) Baby (night and day) Whoah! baby now (night and day) Oh come on baby (night and day) You know I want you by my side (night and day) I want you to keep (night and day) Oh keep me satisfied (night and day) I know the night time (night and day) Everyday is the right time (night and day) Yeah to be with the one you love now (night and day) Well you know it's all right
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Written by: James Oden, Roosevelt Sykes
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Night Time Is the Right Time" was released by Ray Charles in 1958. It was an immediate hit.
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GenreThis song is a classic blend of blues and R&B, representing Ray Charles' love for the two genres.
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Famous CoverThis song is a cover of the original, written by Roosevelt Sykes and recorded in 1937. It has been covered by many artists, but Ray Charles' version remains the most famous.
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AlbumThe song was featured on his album "The Genius Sings the Blues," which was a compilation of bluesy songs that showcased Charles' vocal prowess.
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Chart RankingsThe song was one of Ray Charles' most popular hits, reaching number 5 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Ray's VersionRay Charles’ version of "Night Time Is the Right Time" became successful because he incorporated gospel and soul influences into his version, making it unique to his style.
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Legendary PerformanceOne of the most famous performances of "Night Time Is the Right Time" was on "The Cosby Show" in 1985, where the Huxtable family lip-synced to the song.
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Pop Culture AppearanceThe song was notably featured in the popular 1994 film "Forrest Gump."
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Background VocalsMargie Hendricks, one of Ray's "Raelettes," shared vocal duties on the song, also making it a standout.
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InfluenceThe song had a significant impact on blues and rock 'n' roll music and has been cited as an influence by artists such as John Fogerty and Tina Turner.
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