Night (Jackie Wilson song)
"Night" is a popular song recorded by Jackie Wilson in 1960. The single was Wilson's biggest hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
| "Night" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Jackie Wilson | ||||
| from the album A Woman, a Lover, a Friend | ||||
| B-side | "Doggin' Around" | |||
| Released | March 1960 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 2:45 | |||
| Label | Brunswick | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Camille Saint-Saëns, Johnny Lehmann | |||
| Jackie Wilson singles chronology | ||||
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Background
The song is based on the aria "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" from the opera Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Saëns, with lyrics by Johnny Lehmann. This was a successful effort for Jackie Wilson to sing in an operatic voice. This version ended on a wild orchestral descending scale in the strings.
Chart performance
| Chart (1960) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 4 |
| US Hot R&B Sides (Billboard)[2] | 3 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 919.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 629.
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