Give Me Tonight
Shannon
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Walking sadly through the park I hear crying in the darkness And though I act like I cannot hear The situation is very clear A girl who's trying to tell her guy The time has come that they say goodbye And his answer tears my heart apart Chorus: Give me tonight Baby if you don't want to stay Girl, I'll just go get you You'll see I'm right You won't get to go away Love ain't gonna let you Walking with you through the park Now it's my voice in the darkness Just like a girl trying to tell her guy I'm telling you we must say goodbye I can't believe when I hear once more The very words that were said before Comes from deep within your broken heart Your voice echo's in the dark, your voice echo's in the dark Chorus I give you one more night Chorus I'll give you one more night His voice echo's in the darkness Chorus (2x)
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER MAYNARD BARBOSA, EDWARD CHISOLM
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Give Me Tonight" by Shannon was released in 1984 as a single and was later included in Shannon’s debut studio album "Let the Music Play."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying its status in the dance genre during the 1980s.
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Song GenreThe song is known for its style, which is electronic, specifically falling under the category of freestyle music—a genre that emerged in the United States in the mid-80s primarily from Latino communities in New York.
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Legacy and InfluenceToday, "Give Me Tonight" is considered a classic of '80s Freestyle and dance-pop music. It continues to influence modern dance music and is often featured in DJ sets of classic dance hits.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Chris Barbosa and Mark Liggett, who were instrumental in shaping the 80's electro-funk sound that "Give Me Tonight" is known for.
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Reissues and Remixes"Give Me Tonight" has been reissued and remixed a number of times since its original release, including a 1999 Hex Hector remix that brought the song back to the dance music charts.
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VideoThe video for "Give Me Tonight" is somewhat iconic, featuring style and imagery that are now considered quintessentially '80s.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Give Me Tonight" in the decades following its release, demonstrating its lasting appeal and influence.
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Song StructureThe song makes use of synthesizers and drum machines, which were becoming increasingly popular in the mid-80's and are now associated with the era's music.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Give Me Tonight" was featured in the soundtrack of the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on the in-game radio station Flash FM. Inspired by the 80's culture, the game helped introduce Shannon's music to a new generation.
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