Set the Night to Music
Starship
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Set the night to music Set the night to music Look at all the stars tonight, look at all the moonlight Look at us we're all alone Oh and it's just like a dream, some romantic fantasy Darling come and hold, hold me close We could be making love And with the slightest touch We could, set the night to music We could set the night to music We could do what we want to do It'll only take me and you, to Set the night to music Find a rhythm all our own, melt into it nice and slow Love ourselves away from here Your heart beating next to mine, perfect love in perfect time Watch the world disappear This moment is ours to take (This moment is ours) And with the love we make We could set the night to music We could set the night to music We could do what we want to do It'll only take me and you, to Set the night to music Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah This moment is ours to take (This moment is ours) And with the love we make We could set the night to music We could set the night to music We could do what we want to do It'll only take me and you, To set the night, set the night Set the night to music Set the night to music We could set the night to music We could set the night to music We could set the night to music Set the night, set the night, set the night, set the night
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Set the Night to Music" was written by Diane Warren, one of the most prolific songwriters of her time, who has written hundreds of hits for numerous artists. She is a Grammy Award winner and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song several times.
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CollaborationThe song features a duet between Roberta Flack and Maxi Priest. Roberta Flack is a Grammy-winning artist known for her #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song." Maxi Priest, on the other hand, is a British reggae vocalist of Jamaican descent.
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Album InformationThe recorded version of the song by Roberta Flack and Maxi Priest was included in Flack's 1991 album, also titled "Set the Night to Music". The album, largely produced by Arif Mardin, is a blend of soul, R&B and pop music.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not reaching the heights of Flack's biggest hits, "Set the Night to Music" was successful, reaching number six on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the United States.
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Cover VersionsThe song was previously recorded by Starship for their album "Love Among the Cannibals" in 1989, two years before the more well-known Flack/Priest version. Starship's version did not achieve significant commercial success.
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Music VideoAn accompanying music video was released for the Flack and Priest version of the song. The video became popular on MTV and other music video channels.
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Song ThemeThe song presents a love theme, characterized by romantic lyrics that depict the intention of the two lovers to ignite their passion and "set the night to music".
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ReviewsCritics praised the lush production of the track, along with the soulful vocals from Roberta Flack and the reggae-infusion brought by Maxi Priest.
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Concert Performances"Set The Night To Music" has been performed at many of Roberta Flack’s concerts and is a fan favorite. These performances usually have audience members singing along to the beloved chorus.
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LegacyDespite being over thirty years old, the song continues to receive airplay on adult contemporary radio stations and has retained a nostalgic resonance among fans of 1990's pop music.
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