At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
Rufus & Chaka Khan, Rufus
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You said you won't I bet my neck, I bet you will I'm gonna check my love You I'm gonna thrill Can't imagine what you've missed Can't go on Meet me at midnight in the light that starts the love Since there's was you I changed my mind about it all Instead of goin' on I'm gonna settle for a fall My love, my love will lift you up, up, up You came into my life and now I realize Today we love, we might, but it is for sure at midnight Since there's was you I changed my mind about it all Instead of goin' on I'm gonna settle for a fall My love, my love will lift you up, up, up You came into my life and now I realize Today we love, we might, but it is for sure at midnight At midnight, at midnight, at midnight
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Written by: LALOMIE MARION WASHBURN, TONY MAIDEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" is a song by "Rufus", an American funk band. This song was written by Tony Maiden and Lalomie Washburn.
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Release HistoryThe song was first released in 1977 as part of the band's album "Ask Rufus," considered one of their most diverse and polished productions.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" became one of Rufus' most popular songs. It frequently received lots of airplay on radio stations that catered to R&B music.
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VocalsThe lead vocals for the song were provided by Chaka Khan, the band's most famous member. This song showcases her vocal prowess that makes her one of the most recognizable voices in funk and R&B music.
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Genre Classification"At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" is commonly classified under the genre of R&B, funk, and soul.
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Song DurationThe runtime of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 16 seconds, making it one of the somewhat longer tracks on "Ask Rufus."
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LegacyThe song is often considered to have helped shape the band's legacy in the funk and soul genre.
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Live Performances"At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" was often included in the setlist for Rufus' live performances and is showcased in various live albums.
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Remixes and Use in MediaIt has been remixed and sampled by various artists over the years, marking its impact in the music industry.
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Noteworthy PraiseMusic critics often praise the song for its blend of funk and soul elements, as well as for Chaka Khan's powerful vocal performance.
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