Something About the Way You Look Tonight

Elton John

About Something About the Way You Look Tonight

"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" is a song by Elton John, released in 1997 as the first single from his 26th studio album The Big Picture. Later, the single was also released as a double A-side single with "Candle in the Wind 1997". That single and its video were dedicated to the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, who died that year, with proceeds from the sale of the single going towards Diana's charities. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, with certified sales, this double A-side is "the best-selling single of all time". The Guinness World Records 2009 states that the song is "the biggest-selling single since UK and US singles charts began in the 1950s, having accumulated worldwide sales of 33 million copies". 


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1997
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There was a time
I was everything and nothing all in one
When you found me
I was feeling like a cloud across the sun

I need to tell you
How you light up every second of the day
But in the moonlight
You just shine like a beacon on the bay

And I can't explain
But it's something about the way you look tonight
Takes my breath away
It's that feeling I get about you, deep inside
And I can't describe
But it's something about the way you look tonight
Takes my breath away
The way you look tonight

With your smile
You pull the deepest secrets from my heart
In all honesty
I'm speechless and I don't know where to start

And I can't explain
But it's something about the way you look tonight
Oh, it takes my breath away
It's that feeling I get about you, deep inside
And I can't describe
But it's something about the way you look tonight
Takes my breath away
The way you look tonight
The way you look tonight
The way you look tonight
The way you look tonight
The way you look tonight
The way you look tonight
The way you look tonight
(The way you look) the way you look tonight
The way you look tonight

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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN

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10 facts about this song

Chart Success
"Something About The Way You Look Tonight" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 14 weeks in 1997.
Double A-Side Single
The song was released as a double A-side single with "Candle in the Wind 1997", a tribute to the late Princess Diana.
Lyrics and Composition
The lyrics of "Something About The Way You Look Tonight" was written by Bernie Taupin, Elton John's long-time collaborator, and Elton composed the music.
Record Sales
Combined with "Candle in the Wind 1997", the single is one of the best-selling singles in history, selling over 33 million copies worldwide.
Grammy Awards
The track also won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1998.
Diana's Death Influence
The song is heavily associated with Princess Diana due to its release timing, which came shortly after her untimely death.
Music Video
The David Furnish-directed video featuring model Alek Wek received a wide TV rotation, adding to its popularity.
Inclusion in Album
The song is a track on Elton John's 26th studio album, "The Big Picture".
Recognition
"Something About The Way You Look Tonight" is one of Elton John's most recognized and popular songs.
Musical Style
The song has a classic pop sound that is characteristic of many of Elton John's hit songs.

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