Thank the Lord for the Night Time
Neil Diamond
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Daytime turns me off, and I don't mean maybe Nine-to-five ain't takin' me where I'm bound When it's done, I run out to see my baby We got groovin' when the sun goes down I thank the Lord for the night time To forget the day A day of up-, uptight time Baby, chase it away I get relaxation It's a time to groove I thank the Lord for the night time I thank the Lord for you I'll talk about plans now baby, I got plenty Nothing ever seems to turn out the way it should Talk about money, girl, I ain't got any Seems like just one time I'm feeling good I thank the Lord for the night time To forget the day A day of up-, uptight time Baby, chase it away I get relaxation It's a time to groove I thank the Lord for the night time I thank the Lord for you
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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Thank the Lord for the Night Time" is featured on Neil Diamond's second studio album, "just for you," released in August 1967.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967, showcasing Diamond's breakthrough success as a solo artist.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single in 1967 with "The Long Way Home" on the B-side.
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Song Writer"Thank the Lord for the Night Time" was written by Neil Diamond himself, showcasing his talents not only as a singer, but also a songwriter.
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GenreThe song, like many of Diamond's early works, is often characterized as pop-rock with elements of folk and country–quite a mixture for a single tune!
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Live PerformancesDiamond frequently included "Thank the Lord for the Night Time" in his live performances. One notable instance was on "The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show," suggesting the song's popularity amongst audiences during that era.
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Music VideoDespite being released in an era before music videos became popular, a video for "Thank the Lord for the Night Time" appeared on a 2008 Neil Diamond DVD collection called "The Thank You Australia Concert-Live 1976."
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered "Thank the Lord for the Night Time," further testament to its popularity. One notable version is by Dusty Springfield which was included in her 1968 album "Dusty... Definitely".
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Re-recordsIn his 1986 "Headed for the Future" album, Diamond re-recorded "Thank the Lord for the Night Time", testament to how significant the song was in Diamond's career. This version of the song had an arrangement aiming more for adult contemporary radio play.
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LegacyEven today, the song is considered one of Neil Diamond's classics, reflecting his ability to write catchy, uplifting music.
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