Into the Night

Benny Mardones

About Into the Night

"Into the Night" is a 1980 song by American pop singer-songwriter Benny Mardones, from his album Never Run, Never Hide. He re-released it in 1989, on the album Benny Mardones. The song is unusual for being one of only 10 recordings to ever ascend to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart twice. The chartings, in 1980 and 1989, were of two similar but separate recordings. Chubby Checker was first to do this with his cover of "The Twist", a single that went to No. 1 in September 1960 and again in January 1962. Other artists to achieve the feat include Ben E. King, who charted "Stand By Me" at #4 in 1961 and at #9 in 1986 (because of the release of the movie of the same name); Neil Sedaka, who charted Breaking Up Is Hard to Do at #1 in 1962 and at #8, in a much slower re-recorded version in 1976; the Contours, who charted "Do You Love Me" in 1962 and 1988; the Righteous Brothers, who charted "Unchained Melody" in 1965 and 1990; The 4 Seasons, who charted "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) at #1 in 1976 and at #14 in 1994; and Queen, who charted "Bohemian Rhapsody" at #9 in 1976 and #2 in 1992. 


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1989
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She's just sixteen years old
Leave her alone, they say
Separated by fools
Who don't know what love is yet
But I want you to know

If I could fly
I'd pick you up
I'd take you into the night
And show you a love
Like you've never seen - ever seen.

It's like having a dream
Where nobody has a heart
It's like having it all
And watching it fall apart
And I would wait till the end of time for you
And do it again, it's true
I can't measure my love
There's nothing to compare it to
But I want you to know

If I could fly
I'd pick you up
I'd take you into the night
And show you a love
Like you've never seen - ever seen.

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Benny Mardones

Benny Mardones is an American pop singer and songwriter who is best known for his hit single "Into the Night", which hit the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart twice, in 1980 and again in 1989. more »

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Written by: Benny Mardones, Robert Tepper

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Into the Night" by Benny Mardones was initially released in the year 1980 on his album "Never Run, Never Hide."
Song's Popularity
The song topped the charts, reaching the Billboard Hot 100's top 20, peaking at number 11.
Re-Release
Mardones re-released "Into the Night" in 1989, where it charted again, making him a rare two-time one-hit wonder.
Lyrics Controversy
The song's lyrics have sparked controversy due to its implied illicit relationship between an older man and an underage girl.
Music Genre
"Into the Night" is often categorized under the genre of soft rock or pop rock.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Benny Mardones and Robert Tepper.
Unique Charting
"Into the Night" is one of only 10 songs to ascend to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart twice.
Music Video
The music video features Benny Mardones and his band performing the song, intercut with scenes of Mardones with a young woman.
Song Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Into the Night," including Barry Manilow and Junior Tucker.
Health Impact
Benny Mardones had to stop performing "Into the Night" live due to his declining health, eventually succumbing to Parkinson's disease in 2020.
Song Duration
The track lasts for 4 minutes and 34 seconds.
Legacy
The song's legacy continues, being featured in various television series and movies, signifying its enduring popularity despite the controversial themes.

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