Nights in Harlem
Precise, Luther Vandross
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There's a party in Harlem, come on I like to reminisce about that night we kissed It was somewhere one night in Harlem The nights were hot and bright You could treat your honey right ?Cause Sylvia's would burn all night The people there were really something (You know that's right) The music always kept us jumping And it used to knock me down When Smokey came to town (And the miracles, please) My favorite song was "Tears Of A Clown", oh yeah There ain't nothing like them nights in Harlem They really shake the funk up there Tonight I'm gonna stomp in Harlem And I'm gonna take my baby back To the heart of Harlem Big sister had a group And they'd sit out on the stoop And Lordy could they harmonize (Oh yeah) My cousin Joe could blow Just like the radio And he used to drove them "B" girls wild But when grandma started happy dancing (Oh, she gon' break somethin') She really turned the mother out I like the way they do it up in Harlem When there's a party up in Harlem That's what it's all about Ain't nothing like them nights in Harlem They never fake the funk up there I met my Cherie Amour in Harlem And tonight I'm gonna take her back to the 'pollo There's a party in Harlem They say that all the stars will be there Everyone is going to Harlem Harlem is a party and everybody's going there Follow me visually, ?cause I usually be all around Originally everybody headed uptown Finessing the fly way you ?cruisin in your car On the West Side to the highway, East Side D-R And yes, we are about to set it Forget it, I thought you knew The Apollo is where I had to go with my crew From BMW's to my daddy's Cadillac He had the sunroof top wit the diamond in the back Check the ambiance, the place a renaissance Who frontin' nonchalant up in the restaurant What you really really want, we grabbin' by the clutch Precise can flaunt with this and never too much It's such a love flow, high but natural The thug's a no-show, and drugs a no-no The only thing that they was shootin' was pool While Harlem nights was right, the party was cool Nothing like them nights in Harlem They really shake the funk up there Tonight I'm gonna stomp in Harlem I'm gonna take my baby back to the heart of Harlem Nights in Harlem They never fake the funk up there I met my Cherie Amour in Harlem Back to the Harlem Apollo Nights in Harlem They don't let you fake the funk up there Tonight I'm gonna stomp in Harlem I'm gonna take my honey Back to the Harlem Apollo Nights in Harlem They really shake the funk up there Tonight I'm gonna stomp in Harlem I'm gonna take my baby Back to the Harlem Apollo
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Written by: REX K. RIDEOUT, WRITER UNKNOWN
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11 facts about this song
Release Date and Album Name"Nights in Harlem" by Luther Vandross was released in the year 1998. It was the first single from his album "I Know."
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CollaborationThe song features a rap segment by the artist Precise.
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GenreThe song is a blend of soul and R&B, genres for which Luther Vandross was famous. The addition of Precise's rap verse gave the song added urban appeal.
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Artistic DirectionAs the title suggests, Vandross pays tribute to his roots in New York City, focusing on the culturally vibrant neighborhood of Harlem.
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Chart PerformanceThough the song didn't reach the same level of commercial success as some of Vandross's other hits, it still managed to secure the 25th spot on the U.S. R&B chart.
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Conceptual Influence"Nights In Harlem" is said to be a direct response to Vandross's increasing dissatisfaction with the changes he observed in popular black music during the late 90s.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by acclaimed director Paul Hunter and featured scenes inspired by Harlem's rich history, following Vandross as he walked along the iconic Apollo Theatre.
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Live PerformancesVandross included "Nights in Harlem" as part of his repertoire during his live performances, further attesting to the song's personal importance.
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Cultural RelevanceThe song is seen as a celebration of black culture and history, portraying the vibrant nightlife, music, and community spirit of Harlem. In doing so, Vandross contributes to the ongoing narrative of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem in the 1920s.
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Songwriting Credits"Nights in Harlem" was co-written by Vandross and noted R&B producer and songwriter Reed Vertelney.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its smooth, melodic rhythm and Vandross's exceptional vocal performance, though some noted that it wasn't as immediately catchy as Vandross's earlier hits.
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