Tonight's the Night

Blackstreet, Tammy Lucas

About Tonight's the Night

"Tonight's the Night" is the sixth and final single off of Blackstreet's self-titled debut album, Blackstreet. The remix version features R&B group SWV and rapper Craig Mack. It was released on August 1, 1995. The original version of the song features Tammy Lucas (who also wrote the song). All versions of the song feature Chauncey Hannibal on lead vocals. "Tonight's the Night" charted on three Billboard charts: number 80 on the Hot 100, 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and 12 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts. A music video was made for the single, which was directed by Hype Williams. 


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You know baby
(Tonight's the night, tonight's the night)
I know I've been promising you everything in the world
(Tonight's the night, tonight's the night)
But tonight's the night
(Tonight's the night, tonight's the night)
Me and you, me and you
(Tonight's the night)

Your understanding, is what brought us this far
Never demanding, although you gave your heart
You made it easy, baby, for me to reveal
All of the love I have inside, just how I really feel

So many lovers
And yeah, I've had big fun
But none of the others took my heart
My playing days are done
Because I'm ready baby, I never been this sure
You are the one I adore
I'm gonna love you more starting tonight

Let's make tonight the night
(We make up)
Let's make tonight the night
(Baby, let's fall in love again)
Let's make tonight the night
(Tonight's, gonna be the night)
Let's make tonight the night

I have decided the moment that we met
You was invited, baby
I could never let you get away, baby
I'm so glad you're staying
Giving me all the love I need
Making me feel the heat

Boy, it's been my dream
It's been my dream
For you to love only me, yeah
Everything I want, everything I need
Can't you see it's destiny?
Oh, let's make it tonight

Let's make tonight the night
(We'll make up)
Let's make tonight the night
(In the beginning)
Let's make tonight the night
(All the deeper love, yeah)

(Let's make tonight the night)
To every little thing that I wanted, baby, baby, yeah
(Tonight's the night, tonight's the night)

(Tonight's the night, tonight's the night)
You're everything I want, everything I need
(Tonight's the night, tonight's the night)

Can't you see it's destiny? Oh, oh yeah
(Let's make tonight the night)
Tonight's the night, baby, tonight's the night, baby
I wanna start all over, Jazz with you, yes I do
I need your love
Please, let's make a new beginning, yeah, tonight
Tonight's the night, tonight's the night, oh yeah

Tonight's the night, tonight's the night
Tonight's the night, tonight's the night
Tonight's the night

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Blackstreet

Blackstreet (often stylized as BLACKstreet) is an American R&B group founded in 1991 by Thomas Taliaferro and Teddy Riley, the inventor of new jack swing known for his work as a member of Guy. Chauncey Hannibal and Levi Little were signed under production and management contracts with Thomas Taliaferro and were merged into what became Blackstreet featuring Teddy Riley. The current members are Teddy Riley, Chauncey Black, Dave Hollister, & new member Glenn Adams aka Lenny Harold. Mark Middleton & Eric Williams are no longer in the group. The original members of Blackstreet were Teddy Riley, Chauncey Black, Levi Little, and Joseph Stonestreet. Stonestreet was replaced, however, by Dave Hollister before they began work on their self-titled debut albu… more »

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Written by: CHAD HUGO, TAMMY LUCAS, MARKELL DEMONT RILEY, TEDDY RILEY, PHARRELL L. WILLIAMS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song release
"Tonight's the Night" is a song from the American R&B group, Blackstreet, released on September 17, 1994.
Album inclusion
The song features on Blackstreet's self-titled debut album "Blackstreet" which was released in 1994.
Collaborative effort
The member of American rap duo Clipse, Tammy Lucas, was featured as a guest vocalist in the song.
Chart Performance
"Tonight's the Night" reached number 80 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 18 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, and number 44 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song length
The duration of the official album version of the song is 4 minutes and 19 seconds.
Song Credits
The popular song was written by t Blackstreet member Teddy Riley, Dr. Dre, and Tammy Lucas.
Song style
The song is performed in the style of new jack swing which combines elements of jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop.
Popularity
"Tonight's the night" was popular in nightclubs and on R&B radio stations during the mid-90s and is still a fan favorite.
Music Video
The music video for "Tonight's The Night" is remembered for its creative storytelling and dynamic choreography.
Teddy Riley’s impact
Teddy Riley, who was already known for his work with the band Guy, continued his success with Blackstreet, particularly with songs like "Tonight’s the Night".
Song Influence
The new jack swing style in "Tonight's the Night" influenced many later R&B songs and has been credited with helping to popularize the genre.

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