Somewhere in the Night

Barry Manilow

About Somewhere in the Night

"Somewhere in the Night" is a ballad written by Richard Kerr and lyricist Will Jennings which was a US Top 20 hit for both Helen Reddy and Barry Manilow. The first song composed by Kerr and Jennings as a team, "Somewhere in the Night" appeared on four 1975 album releases: You Are a Song by Batdorf & Rodney, Rising Sun by Yvonne Elliman, No Way to Treat a Lady by Helen Reddy released July 1975 and Kim Carnes' November 1975 eponymous album release. The Yvonne Elliman version was released as a single in August 1975 which month also saw the release of a "Somewhere in the Night" single recorded by the song's co-writer Richard Kerr: Kerr's version would have its UK release in January 1976 when it also served as the title cut of an album release by Kerr. However, "Somewhere in the Night" did not appear on any chart until the Batdorf & Rodney version was issued as a single in October 1975 to reach #69 on the Billboard Hot 100. The qualified success of the Batdorf & Rodney version did not preclude the December 1975 release of Helen Reddy's version of "Somewhere in the Night" as the follow-up single to her hit "Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady". Unique as a third single released from a Helen Reddy album - the first single from the No Way to Treat a Lady album: "Bluebird", had had an abbreviated release - "Somewhere in the Night" hit #2 at Easy Listening radio and #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1976: Reddy would have one subsequent single reach the Top 20 that being "You're My World" in 1977. "Somewhere in the Night" would also reach #27 in New Zealand in February 1976, affording Reddy her final hit in that territory.. Barry Manilow, whose breakout hit "Mandy" had been written by Scott English and Richard Kerr who had later reached #1 with the Kerr/Jennings composition "Looks Like We Made It", recorded "Somewhere in the Night" for his 1978 album Even Now. In July 1978 Manilow's version of "Somewhere in the Night" was issued as the flip of Manilow's single "Copacabana" for its release in the UK where both sides of the single received airplay although the single only reached a UK chart peak of #42. In December 1978 "Somewhere in the Night" became the fourth track from Even Now to be given single release in the US, reaching #9 on Billboard's Hot 100 in early-1979: Manilow's follow-up single would also have a Hot 100 peak of #9 after which Manilow would return to the US Top Ten for one final time with "I Made It Through the Rain" - #10 in 1980. 


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1978
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Time, you found time enough to love
And I found love enough to hold you
So tonight I'll stir the fire you feel inside
Until the flames of love enfold you
Layin' beside you lost in the feeling
So glad you opened my door, come with me
Somewhere in the night we will know
Everything lovers can know
You're my song, music too magic to end
I'll play you over and over again
Lovin' so warm, movin' so right
Closin' our eyes and feelin' alive
We'll just go on burnin' bright
Somewhere in the night

You'll sleep when the mornin' comes
And I'll lie and watch you sleepin'
And you'll smile when you dream about the night
Like it's a secret you've been keepin'
Layin' beside you lost in the feeling
So glad you opened my door
You're my song, music too magic to end
I'll play you over and over again
Lovin' so warm, movin' so right
Closin' our eyes and feelin' alive
We'll just go on burnin' bright
Somewhere in the night

We'll just go on burnin' bright
Somewhere in the night!!

(We'll just go on burnin' bright)
(Somewhere in the night)
(We'll just go on burnin' bright)

(Somewhere in the night)
(We'll just go on burnin' bright)

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Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. He is best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana (At the Copa)". more »

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Written by: RICHARD KERR, WILL JENNINGS

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Composition & Release
"Somewhere in the Night" is a popular song that was written by Richard Kerr and Will Jennings. - The song was originally released in 1975 by Helen Reddy, but it is best known for the versions performed by Barry Manilow and Kim Carnes.
Barry Manilow's Version
Barry Manilow released his version of "Somewhere in the Night" on his 1978 album "Even Now." - The song became a Top Ten hit for Manilow, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #3 on the Adult Contemporary chart. - Manilow's version of the song was also used as the B-side for his hit single "Can't Smile Without You."
Kim Carnes' Version
Kim Carnes also covered "Somewhere in the Night" and included it on her 1975 debut album "Kim Carnes." - Carnes' version of the song didn't chart as highly as Manilow's, but it still gained recognition for its raspy vocals and rock-infused arrangement.
Lyrics & Theme
"Somewhere in the Night" is a ballad that talks about longing, hope, and deep emotional connection. - The lyrics depict a protagonist yearning for a lost love and holding on to the memories of brighter days.
Other Covers
Aside from Barry Manilow and Kim Carnes, several other artists have covered "Somewhere in the Night" including Batdorf & Rodney and Yvonne Elliman.
Music Video
A music video was produced for Barry Manilow's version of "Somewhere in the Night." The video features clips of Manilow performing in concert intercut with scenes of a young couple in love.

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