Give Me the Night
George Benson
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Whenever dark has fallen You know the spirit of the party Starts to come alive Until the day is dawning You can throw out all your blues And hit the city lights 'Cause there's music in the air And lots of lovin' everywhere So gimme the night Gimme the night You need the evening action A place to dine, a glass of wine A little late romance It's a chain reaction You'll see the people of the world Coming out to dance 'Cause there's music in the air And lots of lovin' everywhere So gimme the night Gimme the night So come on out tonight And we'll lead the others On a ride through paradise And if you feel all right Then we can be lovers 'Cause I see that starlight Look in your eyes Don't you know we can fly Just gimme the night Gimme the night 'Cause there's music in the air And lots of lovin' everywhere So gimme the night Gimme the night So come on out tonight And we'll lead the others On a ride through paradise And if you feel all right Then we can be lovers 'Cause I see that starlight Look in your eyes Don't you know we can fly And if we stay together We'll feel the rhythm of the evening Taking us up high Never mind the weather We'll be dancing in the street Until the morning light 'Cause there's music in the air And lots of lovin' everywhere So gimme the night Gimme the night Gimme the night Gimme the night Gimme the night Gimme the night Gimme the night So, gimme the night
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Written by: RODNEY LYNN TEMPERTON
Lyrics © Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Give Me the Night" is a song recorded by American jazz guitarist George Benson, which he released from his 1980 studio album of the same title.
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Song ProductionThe song was written by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones, both of whom were key players in pop music during this era.
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Chart Performance"Give Me the Night" topped the Billboard R&B chart and hit number four on the Hot 100 chart in 1980. It also ranked number two on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
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International SuccessAside from its U.S. success, the song also reached number two in the UK Singles Chart in August 1980.
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Grammy RecognitionBenson's version of "Give Me the Night" has earned him a Grammy Award. The album won three Grammy Awards in 1981.
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Music StyleThe song is one of the notable works that mix pop, R&B, and jazz elements, forming a unique sound that was popular during the late '70s and early '80s.
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Continuous Popularity"Give Me the Night" remains a timeless classic and is regularly played on adult contemporary, smooth jazz, and quiet storm radio formats.
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Special AcknowledgmentThe instrumental introduction of the song has been sampled in the hip hop and rap genre, showing the impact and influence of George Benson and Quincy Jones's work.
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Album SuccessThe "Give Me The Night" album, led by its title song, was certified platinum in the US and is considered a landmark record in the jazz fusion genre.
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Prominent Artist CollaborationQuincy Jones's collaboration with George Benson in "Give Me the Night" is one of the most celebrated partnerships in the music industry, influencing generations of musicians and producers.
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