Summer Nights

John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John

About Summer Nights

"Summer Nights" is a popular song from the musical Grease. Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, its best-known version was recorded by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John for the big-screen adaptation of the musical, and released as a single that same year. "Summer Nights" became a massive hit in both the United States and United Kingdom during the summer of 1978. Included on the movie's soundtrack album, the song was one of several hit singles from the movie. Parts of the song were introduced to a new audience when it was re-released in the 1990s as part of a megamix of several songs from the movie version.  


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2005
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Summer loving had me a blast
Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car

She swam by me she got a cramp
He ran by me got my suit damp
I saved her life she nearly drowned
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?

Took her bowling in the arcade
We went strolling drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed out till 10 o'clock
Summer fling don't mean a thing but oh oh the summer nights.

Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more
Cause he sounds like a drag

He got friendly holding my hand
She got friendly down in the sand
He was sweet just turned eighteen
Well she was good you know what I mean
Summer heat boy and girl meet but oh oh the summer nights.

Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?

It turned colder that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now

Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights

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Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John, AO, OBE (born 26 September 1948) is an English-born Australian singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles (including two platinum) and 14 of her albums (including two platinum and four double platinum) have been certified gold by the RIAA. Her music has been successful in multiple formats including pop, country and adult contemporary and has sold an estimated over 100 million albums worldwide. She co-starred with John Travolta in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Grease, which featured one of the most successful film soundtracks in Hollywood history. more »

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Written by: Warren Casey, Jim Jacobs

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
The song "Summer Nights" is a popular duet from the musical "Grease" performed by Olivia Newton-John as Sandy and John Travolta as Danny. It was written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
Billboard Ranking
The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent a total of 14 weeks on the charts in 1978.
Song Theme
"Summer Nights" is about a romantic summer fling and both perspectives of how the summer played out for the two main characters in Grease.
Grammy Nomination
"Summer Nights" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for Olivia Newton-John in 1979.
Global Success
It became a massive hit worldwide, hitting number one in the UK and number six in Australia.
Soundtrack Success
"Summer Nights" forms part of one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time, the Grease soundtrack, which sold more than 28 million copies worldwide.
Musical Theatre Standard
Due to its cinematic and musical roots, "Summer Nights" has become an enduring sing-along staple in musical theater and pop culture.
Cultural Impact
It's often performed in karaoke and portrayed in various TV shows and movies as a representation of the quintessential high school romance scenario.
Duet Performance
This is one of the most famous duets in musical history, showcasing both the softer, romantic side in Newton-John's vocals and the more rebellious, cheeky side in Travolta's voice.
Subsequent Performances
Olivia Newton-John performed "Summer Nights" on numerous occasions, including during her 2012 "A Summer Night with Olivia Newton-John" tour, keeping the legacy of the song alive.

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