Tonight's the Night

The Shirelles

About Tonight's the Night

"Tonight's the Night" is the title and lead track from the Shirelles' 1961 album Tonight's the Night. Written by Luther Dixon and Shirley Owens, the song dealt with a woman's feelings before losing her virginity and was released as the pre-album's second single in 1960. In 2010, Rolling Stone listed as one of the 500 greatest songs of all time.


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You said you're gonna meet me,
Tonight's the night.
You said you're gonna kiss me,
Tonight's the night,
Well I don't know,
Said I don't know right now
I might love you so.
You say you're gonna beg me,
Turn the lights down low
You said you're gonna make me
Feel all aglow.
Well I don't know,
Well I don't know right now
I might love you so.
I might love you so much.
You may break my heart.
I may want you so much
And all my dream been torn apart.
You say you're gonna love me,
Tonight's the night.
You say you're gonna hold me,
Tonight's the night.
I don't know.
Said I don't know right now.
I might love you so.
Let's take a chance.
Gonna be a great romance
Movin' right now,
Gonna be a great romance
Gonna be a great romance

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The Shirelles

The Shirelles were an African American girl group that achieved popularity in the early 1960s. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens (later Shirley Alston-Reeves), Doris Coley (later Doris Kenner-Jackson), Addie "Micki" Harris (later Addie Harris McPherson), and Beverly Lee. They have been described as either the first African-American girl group to top the Billboard Hot 100, or the first girl group overall, with the song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". more »

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Written by: Luther Dixon, Shirley Owens

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Tonight's the Night" was written by Luther Dixon and Shirley Owens.
Genre
The ballad belongs to the genre of popular music, specifically, the girl group era of the early 1960s.
The Shirelles
The Shirelles were one of the more popular girl groups of this era, and they were known for their hit song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow."
Album and Release
"Tonight's the Night" was the title track for The Shirelles first album which released in 1960.
Reception
It has been rated as one of the best albums of 1961 by multiple critics and has gathered a cult following over the years.
Noteworthy Point
"Tonight’s the Night" laid the groundwork for what would become known as "girl group" sound. Its success helped to establish the viability of this type of music.
Chart Success
Upon its release, "Tonight's the Night" reached number 39 on the Billboard pop albums chart.
Cover Versions
The Beatles performed a version of "Tonight's the Night" in their early career during live performances in Liverpool and Hamburg.
Singing Style
The song is popular for its unique harmony singing style that became characteristic of The Shirelles.
Influence in Pop Culture
"Tonight's the Night" is also noted for its considerable influence on later pop music, including acts such as The Beatles who cited The Shirelles as one of their early influences.
Unique Audio Style
Its complex sound, layered harmonies, and use of the "call-and-response" technique between the lead singer and the chorus, is distinctive of "Tonight's the Night."

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