Lost in the Fifties Tonight (In the Still of the Night)
Ronnie Milsap
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Close your eyes, baby Follow my heart Call on the memories Here in the dark We'll let the magic Take us away Back to the feelings We shared when they played In the still of the night Hold me darlin', hold me tight, oh So real, so right Lost in the fifties tonight These precious hours We know can't survive But love's all that matters While the past is alive Now and for always Till time disappears We'll hold each other Whenever we hear In the still of the night Hold me darlin', hold me tight, say So real, so right Lost in the fifties tonight Oh, so right, say Oh, so real, so right So real, so right
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Written by: ARCHIE JORDAN, HAL DAVID
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Lost in the Fifties Tonight (In the Still of the Night)" was performed by Ronnie Milsap, who is one of the most influential country-pop musicians of the 70s and 80s. He managed to bring the sound of country-pop to the big market with a variety of love ballads.
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Song PopularityThis song was a major hit. It resided at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in the United States.
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Dual ClassicThe song is actually a medley of two songs, "Lost in the Fifties Tonight", an previous unrecorded ballad by Mike Reid and Troy Seals, and "In the Still of the Nite", a song originally performed by The Five Satins.
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Award Winning PieceIt was an award-winning single from the album of the same name. This song won Milsap the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1986.
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Nostalgic ThemeThe ballad exemplifies nostalgia and longing for a bygone era, as evidenced by its lyrics reflecting back on the 1950s.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release in 1985, the song quickly rose through the ranks. The single even spent two weeks at #1 on the country charts.
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Album SuccessThe song's album, also titled "Lost in the Fifties Tonight," was positively received by fans and critics alike. It became one of Milsap's biggest-selling albums.
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RIAA CertificationThe album was certified "Gold" by the RIAA. A gold certification represents the sale of 500,000 copies in the United States.
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Remarkable VoiceMilsap's soulful voice, unique tone, and fervent delivery are all attributed to making this song the classic it is remembered to be.
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Consistent PerformancesDespite decades of performing, Milsap's live performances of "Lost in the Fifties Tonight (In the Still of the Night)" are noted to consistently evoke much applause and sentiment from the audience.
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