Tonight

Def Leppard

About Tonight

"Tonight" is a 1993 single by English hard rock band Def Leppard from their 1992 multi-platinum album Adrenalize. It was originally recorded on 5 May 1988 during a break in the Hysteria World Tour as a possible B-side to one of the singles for their fourth album Hysteria but was shelved and re-recorded during the Adrenalize sessions. "Tonight" is the sixth international single from the Adrenalize album. It was the fifth single in both the US and UK. In the US, The song reached #13 on the Mainstream Rock charts, and #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number 34 in the UK singles chart. 


Year:
1992
4:03
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I don't want to play the waiting game
And drift away leavin' an illusion
I don't want to hide, It's foolish pride
To close my eyes a touch away from wantin' you

Don't try to look away when you're face to face
I see your eyes that animal emotion
You don't have to set your tender trap
It's in those eyes, it's gonna happen anyway

(BRIDGE:)
Movin' to the rhythm of your heartbeat
I'm wantin', willin', touchin' you, we'll be
Movin' to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Ooh babe, when you get that rhythm
Gonna move into your room

(CHORUS:)
Tonight - Gimme love with no disguise
Tonight - I see the fire in your eyes
Tonight - So right this night could be dynamite
Wait 'n' see, if it pleases you it pleases me

There's nothing I can say, it's no mystery
It's in your eyes, those eyes are where I wanted them
So give me heart 'n' soul, I lose control
Can't stop my eyes from fallin' into fantasy

(repeat BRIDGE & CHORUS)

Tonight - Gimme love with no disguise
Tonight - I see the fire in your eyes
Tonight - I want to win the greatest prize
Tonight - So right this night could be dynamite
Wait 'n' see, if it pleases you it pleases me

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Def Leppard

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals). Therefore, this is the band's longest-standing lineup. more »

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Written by: STEPHEN MAYNARD CLARK, PHILIP COLLEN, JOSEPH ELLIOTT, ROBERT JOHN MUTT LANGE, RICHARD SAVAGE

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11 facts about this song

Album Debut
"Tonight" by Def Leppard first appeared on the band's multi-platinum selling 1992 album, "Adrenalize."
Songwriters
The song's credited writers include all members of the Def Leppard crew: Joe Elliott, Steve Clark, Phil Collen, Rick Savage, and Rick Allen.
Chart Performance
Upon its release as a single in 1992, "Tonight" peaked at number 62 on the UK Singles Chart and number 13 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Wayne Isham who has also worked with other high-profile rock bands like Bon Jovi and Metallica.
Single Release
"Tonight" was the sixth single released from the "Adrenalize" album.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song, written primarily by frontman Joe Elliott and late guitarist Steve Clark, touch on themes of love and longing.
Re-recording
Def Leppard re-recorded "Tonight" in 2012 as part of a project to re-record several songs from their back catalogue due to legal issues with their record company.
Steve Clark
This track is known as one of the last few tracks Steve Clark worked on before his untimely death in 1991.
Accolades
The "Adrenalize" album, which features "Tonight," was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1993.
Live Performance
Despite its popularity, "Tonight" is not frequently included in the band's set list for live performances.
Critical Reception
Music critics often praise "Tonight" for its melodic composition and the emotive vocal performance by lead singer Joe Elliott.

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