The Night

Soft Cell

About The Night

"The Night" is a song by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons that was originally released in 1972. Although it failed to chart when first released, it became a popular track on the northern soul circuit, which led to a successful UK re-release in the spring of 1975, when it reached no. 7 on the Official Chart. The song sees Frankie Valli pleading with a girl that he admires to resist the advances of another guy. Valli cited this song as an example of a song that should have been a big hit on first release, but didn't chart due to poor promotion by the MoWest label. The song was covered by Lene Lovich in 1979, by Intastella in 1995, by Soft Cell in 2002 (originally replaced by Tainted Love as their cover number in 1981) and Klaxons in 2007. The song is considered a "Northern Soul" classic due to its heavy bass production and strong beat. 


Year:
2002
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Beware
Of his promise
Believe
What I say
Before
I go forever
Be sure
Of what you say

So he paints a pretty picture
And he tells you that he needs you
And he covers you with flowers
And he always keeps you dreaming
If he always keeps you dreaming
You won't have a lonely hour
If a day could last forever
You might like your ivory tower

But the night begins to turn your head around
And you know you're gonna lose more than you found
Yeah the night begins to turn your head around

Beware
Of his promise
Believe
What I say
Before
I go forever
Be sure
Of what you say

For the words may come too easy
If you don't believe I'm leaving
And goodbye will come too quickly
If you really think he loves you
If you really think he loves you
You would give your love so sweetly
If that day could last forever
You would fall in love completely

But the night begins to turn your head around
And you know you're gonna lose more than you found
Yeah the night begins to turn your head around

But the night begins to turn your head around
And you know you're gonna lose more than you found
Yeah the night begins to turn your head around
And you know you're gonna lose more than you found
Oh the night begins to turn your head around
Yeah, the night, the night, the night, the night, the night, the night
Yeah, the night, the night, the night, the night, the night, the night
Oh the night begins to turn your head around

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Soft Cell

Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of "Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. In the UK, they had ten Top 40 hits, including "Bedsitter" (No. 4), "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (No. 3), "Torch" (No. 2), and "What!" (No. 3), and also had four Top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984. The duo split in 1984, but reformed in the early 2000s to tour and released a new album in 2002. Their songs have been covered by various artists including Nine Inch Nails, David Gray, Nouvelle Vague, Marilyn Manson and A-ha. Soft Cell's track "Memorabilia" earned recognition for the band as pi… more »

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Written by: BOB CREWE, FRANK C. SLAY, FRANK C., JR. SLAY

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5 facts about this song

Frankie Valli's version
"The Night" was released as a single by the American pop singer Frankie Valli in 1972. - This song is a part of his album "Chameleon" which was created under the label MoWest, a subsidiary of Motown. - This version of the song was more appreciated by the UK audience, as it reached number 7 on the official singles chart in 1975, three years after its initial release.
Klaxons' version
British band Klaxons released a cover version of "The Night" in 2007 as a B-side to their single "Golden Skans". - Klaxons' rendition of the song brought out a more alternative rock touch, adding a sharp contrast to the original version by Frankie Valli.
Lene Lovich’s version
Lene Lovich, a new wave artist, also did a cover of "The Night", which she included as a B-side to her single "What Will I Do Without You" in 1980. - Lovich's version showcases her distinctive voice and her unique interpretation of the song, with a more post-punk approach.
Soft Cell's version
Synth-pop duo Soft Cell also covered "The Night" and included it in their 1981 debut album "Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret". - Their version of the song had a significant electronic influence, reflecting the band's overall musical style which helped define the synthpop era during the early 80s.
The Four Seasons' version
The Four Seasons were the original vocal group of Frankie Valli, and they performed "The Night" during their live concerts. - Although Frankie Valli originally recorded the song as a part of his solo work, it came to be identified with The Four Seasons due to their live performances. - The Four Seasons' version brought a doo-wop touch to the song, enhancing the dramatic lyrics with their harmonized backup vocals.

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