The Night Owls

Little River Band

About The Night Owls

"The Night Owls" is a song by Australian soft rock band Little River Band, from the album Time Exposure. Released as a single in 1981, the song was written by band member Graham Goble and produced by George Martin. Vocals on this song were by new bassist Wayne Nelson. The song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.


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1999
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There's a bar right across the street
He's got a need he just can't beat
Out on the floor, he shuffles his feet away
He'll get the girl 'cause he looks so fine
He's gonna win her every time
He knows he will, he's dressed to kill
He's a night owl

Move on
There's a heart of a night owl callin'
To belong
She's cryin' in the night
Be strong
And find the heart of the night owl fallin'
Stay up till dawn
Until the night is gone

What will become of the restless kind
Where do they go when they've done their time
Wearin' their hearts out on the line
For all to see
Must be the gypsy in their soul
They have a need to rock and roll
They always will
They're out there still 
They're the night owls

Move on
There's a heart of a night owl callin'
To belong
She's cryin in the night
Be strong
And find the heart of the night owl fallin'
Stay up till dawn
Until the night is gone 

There's a bar right across the street
He's got a need he just can't beat
Out on the floor he shuffles his feet away
He'll get the girl 'cause he looks so fine
He's gonna win her every time
He knows he will, he's out there still
He's a night owl

So move on
There's a heart of a night owl callin'
To belong
He's cryin' in the night
Be strong
And find the heart of the night owl fallin'
Stay up till dawn until the night is gone
The night goes on and on
Until the night is gone.

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Little River Band

Little River Band or LRB is an Australian rock band, formed in Melbourne in early 1975. more »

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Written by: GRAHAM GOBLE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"The Night Owls" belongs to the Rock and Soft Rock genre. This genre is characterized by an emphasis on melody, lyrical sophistication, and softer tones.
Release Date
The song was released in 1981 and is part of Little River Band's album titled "Time Exposure."
Chart Ranking
"The Night Owls" managed to reach the 6th position on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1981, proving its commercial success.
Songwriter
The song was written and composed by Graham Goble, a member of the Little River Band. Goble has been a pivotal figure in writing several chart-topping hits for the band.
Producer
"The Night Owls" was produced by English musician, George Martin. He was famously known as the "fifth Beatle" due to his extensive contribution in producing all of their original records.
Thematic Concept
The song talks about people who are active at night, referred to as the night owls. They are characterized by wisdom and silence, similar to the nocturnal bird that the phrase "night owls" comes from.
Live Performance
The Little River Band continue to perform "The Night Owls" in their live shows, showcasing the song's ongoing relevance and popularity among their fans.
Chart Success Outside the US
Aside from its success in America, "The Night Owls" also reached number six on the Australian Kent Music Report, proving its international appeal.
Music Video
The music video for "The Night Owls" was one of the earliest produced by the Little River Band and reflects the era's characteristic cinematography and style.
Album Success
The "Time Exposure" album, which includes "The Night Owls," was certified Gold in the United States, selling over 500,000 copies.

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