Tonight
Eric Carmen, The Raspberries
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One, two, three, four When you smiled at me And I saw your eyes All I ever wanted to be Was in your arms tonight You looked too young to know about romance Oh, yes you did But when you smiled, I had to take a chance I had to take a chance and be with you Tonight I'll be with you tonight Tonight You'll love me too tonight Whoa baby, tonight I'm making love to you Whoa, tonight Bop-om-doo-doh-woh-mop-shoo Whoa, tonight You're gonna love me too tonight Woh, tonight I don't know myself If it's wrong or right All I know is what I can feel So be my love tonight You looked too young to know about romance Oh, you know what I mean But when you smiled, I had to take a chance I had to take a chance and be with you Whoa, tonight Won't you let me sleep with you, baby Whoa, tonight I just wanna make you feel good inside, baby Whoa, tonight Let me feel the love that's in you Whoa, tonight Come on, come on, come on, come on and let me Come on, baby Whoa, tonight
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15 facts about this song
Song ReleaseThe song "Tonight" was released by Eric Carmen in 1975.
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Album Details"Tonight" is a track from Eric Carmen's debut solo album, 'Eric Carmen', which was released under the Arista Records label.
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Song WriterEric Carmen is not just the performer but he also wrote the song "Tonight".
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Genre ClassificationThe song and Eric Carmen's overall style fall into the category of Pop and Soft Rock.
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Chart RankingDespite being a popular song, it didn't make it on any major music charts, unlike some of Carmen's other hits.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics depict the anticipation and excitement of an imminent romantic rendezvous.
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Previous GroupBefore his solo career, Eric Carmen was the lead singer of the band the Raspberries, which had several hits in the early 1970s.
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InfluenceCarmen was heavily influenced by the Beatles, which is evident in the song ‘Tonight’.
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Album SalesEric Carmen's self-titled album, which includes 'Tonight,' went gold, selling over half a million copies.
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Song CoverThe song has since been covered by other artists, like the soft rock band, Air Supply.
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Multiple TalentsApart from being a singer and songwriter, Eric Carmen is known for his skills as a keyboardist which he also displays in the song, "Tonight".
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Music CompositionThe song follows a gentle, mid-tempo rhythm that showcases Carmen's melodic skills and vocal range.
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Instrument UseThe song "Tonight" by Eric Carmen prominently features the piano and string arrangements, providing a rich, warm backdrop to the track.
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Live Performances"Tonight" has frequently been performed by Eric Carmen at concerts and has often been received well by audiences.
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Song OriginalityCarmen is known for his ability to write original material, guided by his influences from the 60s and 70s, evident in the song 'Tonight'.
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