Thank the Lord for the Night Time

Neil Diamond

About Thank the Lord for the Night Time

"Thank the Lord for the Night Time" is a song written and performed by Neil Diamond. It reached #13 on the U. S. pop chart in 1967. It appeared on his 1967 album Just for You. The song was produced by Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry. The song ranked #100 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1967.


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1970
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Daytime turns me off, and I don't mean maybe
Nine-to-five ain't takin' me where I'm bound
When it's done, I run out to see my baby
We got groovin' when the sun goes down

I thank the Lord for the night time
To forget the day
A day of up-, uptight time
Baby, chase it away
I get relaxation
It's a time to groove

I thank the Lord for the night time
I thank the Lord for you

I'll talk about plans now baby, I got plenty
Nothing ever seems to turn out the way it should
Talk about money, girl, I ain't got any
Seems like just one time I'm feeling good

I thank the Lord for the night time
To forget the day
A day of up-, uptight time
Baby, chase it away
I get relaxation
It's a time to groove

I thank the Lord for the night time
I thank the Lord for you

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Neil Diamond

Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present. As of 2001, Diamond had sold over 115 million records worldwide including 48 million in the United States alone. He is considered to be the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart behind Barbra Streisand and Elton John. His songs have been covered internationally by many performers from various musical genres. more »

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Thank the Lord for the Night Time" is featured on Neil Diamond's second studio album, "just for you," released in August 1967.
Chart Performance
The song reached #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967, showcasing Diamond's breakthrough success as a solo artist.
Single Release
The song was released as a single in 1967 with "The Long Way Home" on the B-side.
Song Writer
"Thank the Lord for the Night Time" was written by Neil Diamond himself, showcasing his talents not only as a singer, but also a songwriter.
Genre
The song, like many of Diamond's early works, is often characterized as pop-rock with elements of folk and country–quite a mixture for a single tune!
Live Performances
Diamond frequently included "Thank the Lord for the Night Time" in his live performances. One notable instance was on "The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show," suggesting the song's popularity amongst audiences during that era.
Music Video
Despite being released in an era before music videos became popular, a video for "Thank the Lord for the Night Time" appeared on a 2008 Neil Diamond DVD collection called "The Thank You Australia Concert-Live 1976."
Cover Versions
A number of artists have covered "Thank the Lord for the Night Time," further testament to its popularity. One notable version is by Dusty Springfield which was included in her 1968 album "Dusty... Definitely".
Re-records
In his 1986 "Headed for the Future" album, Diamond re-recorded "Thank the Lord for the Night Time", testament to how significant the song was in Diamond's career. This version of the song had an arrangement aiming more for adult contemporary radio play.
Legacy
Even today, the song is considered one of Neil Diamond's classics, reflecting his ability to write catchy, uplifting music.

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