Wonderful Tonight
Eric Clapton
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It's late in the evening; she's wondering what clothes to wear She'll put on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair And then she asks me, do I look all right? And I say, yes, you look wonderful tonight We go to a party and everyone turns to see This beautiful lady that's walking around with me And then she asks me, do you feel all right? And I say, yes, I feel wonderful tonight I feel wonderful because I see The love light in your eyes And the wonder of it all Is that you just don't realize how much I love you It's time to go home now and I've got an aching head So I give her the car keys and she helps me to bed And then I tell her, as I turn out the light I say, my darling, you were wonderful tonight Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight
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Written by: Eric Clapton
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Wonderful Tonight" was released in 1977. It is one of the most popular songs from Clapton's "Slowhand" album, his fifth studio record.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Pattie Boyd, Clapton's then-wife. He wrote the song while waiting for her to get ready before they attended a Buddy Holly tribute party hosted by Paul and Linda McCartney in 1976.
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Misspelling in LyricsIn the original handwritten lyrics of "Wonderful Tonight," Clapton misspelled the word 'beautiful' as 'beatiful,' creating an endearing charm to the early drafts of the song.
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Song Popularity"Wonderful Tonight" is particularly popular for slow dances and weddings due to its romantic theme.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S, and it peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, "Wonderful Tonight" has been covered by several artists in various genres including country, pop, and jazz. Notable covers have been performed by Michael Buble, Don Williams, and David Kersh.
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RecognitionIt remains as one of Eric Clapton's signature songs and is considered a classic in soft rock music.
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Clapton's StrugglesClapton composed "Wonderful Tonight" during a period in his life when he was struggling with heroin addiction, making the song's success bittersweet for the artist.
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Concert StapleClapton usually performs "Wonderful Tonight" during his concerts, making it one the most anticipated songs in his live performances.
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Personal InterpretationsSome fans interpret the lyrics of "Wonderful Tonight" as a reflection of how Clapton's supportive and loving relationship with his wife helped him through his struggles with addiction.
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Use in MediaThe song has been featured in various films and television shows, most notably in the 1995 romantic comedy film "The Story of Us" starring Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer.
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