If Only For One Night

Luther Vandross

About If Only For One Night

"If Only for One Night" is a song written and originally performed by American singer-songwriter Brenda Russell on her self-titled debut studio album in 1979. In 1988, in Europe, it was issued as the B-side of her single "Gravity". The song was covered by Luther Vandross in 1985 for his fourth studio album, The Night I Fell in Love, and was also released as a single. Vandross has performed the song on several concert tours, including his The Night I Fell in Love Tour (1985–86). Other covers were recorded by Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson on their collaborative album Live & More (1980), by Babyface on the tribute album So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross (2005), by Marcus Miller on his album Silver Rain (2005) and by Ruben Studdard on his album The Return (2006). In 2005 the song was sampled on the single "Let Me Hold You" by Bow Wow featuring Omarion, which reached the number four on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2015 the song was also sampled by Tamar Braxton on the track "I Love You" from her fourth studio album, Calling All Lovers. 


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2003
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Let me hold you tight
If only for one night
Let me keep you near
To ease away your fear
It would be so nice
If only for one night

I won't tell a soul
No one has to know
If you want to be totally discreet
I'll be at your side
If only for one night

If only for one night
Your eyes say things 
I never hear from you
And my knees are shakin too
But I'm willing, willing to go through
I must be crazy
Standing in this place
But I'm feeling no disgrace
For asking

Let me hold you tight
If only for one night
Let me keep you near
To ease away your fear
It would be so nice
If only for one night

If only for one night
I tell you what I need is
(One night, one night oh)
What I need is
(One night, one night)
Of your love, of you love, of your lovin ooh
I'm asking

Let me take you home
To keep you safe and warm
'Till the early dawn
Warms up to the sun
It would be so nice if only for one night

If only for one night
If only for one night
If only for one night, night, night, yeah one night
If only for one, night

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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: BRENDA GORDON RUSSELL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

General Information
"If Only For One Night" is a song originally written by Brenda Russell and popularized by the late R&B and soul singer Luther Vandross.
Time of Release
The Luther Vandross version of the song was released in 1985 as part of his album "The Night I Fell in Love."
Popularity
This song is one of Luther Vandross's beloved classics and has been covered by many artists over the years.
Songwriter
Brenda Russell, the original composer, is known for her eclectic musical style, covering genres like pop, soul, dance, and jazz.
Luther Vandross's Interpretation
Vandross's smooth, soulful vocals and his expressive interpretation added emotional depth to the song, making it one of his standout performances.
Song Theme
The song is a poignant tune about longing and unrequited love, where the protagonist asks one night with their loved one.
Ruben Studdard's Version
American Idol winner Ruben Studdard also covered "If Only for One Night" in his 2003 album "Soulful."
Influence
Vandross's version has driven several other versions, including Ruben Studdard's, which was influenced heavily by Vandross's soulful rendition.
Performance
Ruben Studdard performed this song in several of his concerts and television appearances, making the song popular among a different generation.
Tribute
Studdard's rendition serves as a tribute to Luther Vandross, one of his biggest influences in music.
Success
While Studdard's version did not surpass the popularity of the original, it was well received by fans and critics for its sincerity and the singer's commanding presence.
Movie Feature
Vandross's "If Only For One Night" was featured in the soundtrack of the 1998 movie "The Parent Trap," introducing the song to a whole new generation of listeners.

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