At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)

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About At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)

"At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" is a hit song by R&B/funk band Rufus featuring Chaka Khan in 1977. Released from their hit album, Ask Rufus, it spent two weeks at number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart and peaked at number thirty on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.


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You said you won't
I bet my neck, I bet you will
I'm gonna check my love
You I'm gonna thrill
Can't imagine what you've missed
Can't go on
Meet me at midnight in the light that starts the love

Since there was you (since there was you, I)
I changed my mind about it all (I changed my mind, yeah)
Instead of goin' on (go, go on)
I'm gonna settle for a fall (settle for the fall, yeah)
My love, my love will lift you up, up, up

You came into my life 
And now I realize
Today we love, we might 
But it is for sure at midnight (at midnight)

Since there was you (since there was you, I)
I changed my mind about it all (I changed my mind, yeah)
Instead of goin' on (can't go on)
I'm gonna settle for a fall (for a fall)
My love, my love will lift you up, up, up

You came into my life (you came into my life)
And now I realize
Today we love, we might 
But it is for sure at midnight (at midnight)

At midnight, at midnight, at midnight
At midnight, at midnight, at midnight
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At midnight, at midnight, at midnight, midnight
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Rufus

Rufus was an American funk band from Chicago, Illinois best known for launching the career of lead singer Chaka Khan. They had several hits throughout their career, including "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," and "Ain't Nobody." more »

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Written by: Lalomie Marion Washburn, Tony Maiden

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" is a song by "Rufus", an American funk band. This song was written by Tony Maiden and Lalomie Washburn.
Release History
The song was first released in 1977 as part of the band's album "Ask Rufus," considered one of their most diverse and polished productions.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" became one of Rufus' most popular songs. It frequently received lots of airplay on radio stations that catered to R&B music.
Vocals
The lead vocals for the song were provided by Chaka Khan, the band's most famous member. This song showcases her vocal prowess that makes her one of the most recognizable voices in funk and R&B music.
Genre Classification
"At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" is commonly classified under the genre of R&B, funk, and soul.
Song Duration
The runtime of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 16 seconds, making it one of the somewhat longer tracks on "Ask Rufus."
Legacy
The song is often considered to have helped shape the band's legacy in the funk and soul genre.
Live Performances
"At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" was often included in the setlist for Rufus' live performances and is showcased in various live albums.
Remixes and Use in Media
It has been remixed and sampled by various artists over the years, marking its impact in the music industry.
Noteworthy Praise
Music critics often praise the song for its blend of funk and soul elements, as well as for Chaka Khan's powerful vocal performance.

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