Such a Night
The Drifters
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T was a night mmm, what a night it was It really was such a night The moon was bright, Oh how bright it was It really was such a night The night was alive, with the stars above mmm When she kissed me, I had to fall in love It was a kiss mmm, what a kiss it was It really was such a kiss How she could kiss, oh what a kiss it was It really was such a kiss Just part of her lips, could set me afire I I I reminisce, and I feel desire I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender How well I remember, I'll always remember Oh that night, oh what a night it was It really was such a night Came the dawn and my heart and my love And the night was gone But I'll never forget that kiss in the moonlight Such a kiss oh such a night I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender How well I remember, I'll always remember Oh what a night, oh what a night it was It really was such a night Came the dawn and my heart and her love And the night was gone But I know I'll never forget her kiss in the moonlight Such a kiss oh oh such a night Now she's gone, gone, gone Yes she's gone, gone, gone Came the dawn, dawn, dawn And the night was gone And my heart was gone And her love was gone And before that morn Oh oh oh oh such a night
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Artist's HistoryClyde McPhatter was one of the most influential R&B artists of his time and was the original lead vocalist of the Drifters.
- Johnnie Ray was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who was highly popular in the early to mid-1950s.
- The Drifters are a long-lasting American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group with a history spanning over six decades.
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Song's Origin"Such a Night" was composed by renowned Lincoln Chase and initially recorded by Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters.
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Release and SuccessMcPhatter and The Drifters version of "Such a Night" was released in 1954 by Atlantic Records and went on to reach number two on Billboard's R&B chart and was also a top thirty Pop hit.
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Johnnie Ray's VersionAfter the success of The Drifters version, the song was later covered by Johnnie Ray in 1954 for the UK market, where it went on to be a big hit.
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Song's Structure and LyricsThe song is noted for its doo-wop rhythmic balance and harmony, with a catchy melody. The lyrics tell a story of a night filled with love and joy, which is so wonderful that it leaves the singer longing for more.
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SignificanceClyde McPhatter's rendition of "Such a Night" played a key role in R&B's development, prefiguring the sound of soul music.
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Further Covers"Such a Night" was further popularized by Elvis Presley in 1960 and other artists like Tom Jones and Michael Bublé, demonstrating its timeless appeal and influence on artists across generations and genres.
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Inductions and HonorsClyde McPhatter was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, ten years after his death. Indie singer-songwriter, McPhatter’s softer vocal style was considered vastly influential on later soul and R&B singers.
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Drifters' RecognitionThe Drifters were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000, illustrating the lasting impact of their vocal harmonies and doo-wop sound.
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