Benny Mardones
Benny Mardones (born Ruben Armand Mardones in Cleveland, Ohio, on 9 Novembe… Read Full Bio ↴Benny Mardones (born Ruben Armand Mardones in Cleveland, Ohio, on 9 November 1946; died 29 June 2020) was an American pop singer and songwriter known for his hit single "Into the Night," which hit the Top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart twice, in 1980 and again in 1989.
The story behind "Into the Night" charting twice is this: In 1989, KZZP, a radio station in Arizona, ran a segment titled "Where Are They Now?" The most popular question was, 'Whatever happened to the guy who sang "Into The Night?"' Scott Shannon, then program director for Pirate Radio in Los Angeles, added "Into The Night" to its playlist. Radio stations across the country followed suit and "Into The Night" was once again a hit.
Due to the success of "Into The Night," Curb Records signed Mardones and he recorded "Into The Night '89." The track appeared on his self-titled release (known as the "Blue Album" by his fans.) Not long after that, Benny appeared on a Showtime tribute to Roy Orbison, alongside such luminaries as Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Johnny Cash, and K.D. Lang. Elvis Presley's band was the house band for the evening. When Mardones came on stage to sing "Running Scared," few people knew his name, but when he finished the song he received a standing ovation.
Even though his lone hit charted twice, Mardones is still considered a "one-hit wonder." He continues to have a substantial fan following in Syracuse, New York. Mardones' band is known as the Hurricanes.
Raised in Savage, Maryland, he latterly resided in Southern California. He had one son, Michael, who was born in 1985.
External Links:
OfficialWebsite
Official MySpace site
Record Label site
Interview with Benny Mardones
All Music Guide
VH1
The story behind "Into the Night" charting twice is this: In 1989, KZZP, a radio station in Arizona, ran a segment titled "Where Are They Now?" The most popular question was, 'Whatever happened to the guy who sang "Into The Night?"' Scott Shannon, then program director for Pirate Radio in Los Angeles, added "Into The Night" to its playlist. Radio stations across the country followed suit and "Into The Night" was once again a hit.
Due to the success of "Into The Night," Curb Records signed Mardones and he recorded "Into The Night '89." The track appeared on his self-titled release (known as the "Blue Album" by his fans.) Not long after that, Benny appeared on a Showtime tribute to Roy Orbison, alongside such luminaries as Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Johnny Cash, and K.D. Lang. Elvis Presley's band was the house band for the evening. When Mardones came on stage to sing "Running Scared," few people knew his name, but when he finished the song he received a standing ovation.
Even though his lone hit charted twice, Mardones is still considered a "one-hit wonder." He continues to have a substantial fan following in Syracuse, New York. Mardones' band is known as the Hurricanes.
Raised in Savage, Maryland, he latterly resided in Southern California. He had one son, Michael, who was born in 1985.
External Links:
OfficialWebsite
Official MySpace site
Record Label site
Interview with Benny Mardones
All Music Guide
VH1
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Benny Mardones Lyrics
Bless A Brand New Angel You were a rose among my thorns You were the calm…
Close To The Flame Yeah, hold on Sometimes there are things You can only tell…
Could We Fall In Love Again I packed my bags while you were sleeping I left you…
Dream Baby Ever sit around and wonder why people Constantly let you dow…
Everything That Touches You You say you're all alone With visions all your own The thing…
for a Little Ride Hey baby, hey baby I'm gonna pick you up Hey baby, hey…
Forever Hypnotized I believe in driving around and talking all night I believe…
From Me To You I can tell you're falling for me Falling for the same…
Heart In My Hand I used to be the kind of man That had the…
How Could I Love You More Whenever the rain falls I cover your head I always protect…
How Could You Love Me I can tell you're falling for me Falling for the same…
I Benny Mardones I want it all What is a sunset, without a…
I Never Really Loved You At All Oh the night Don′t feel like the night anymore Things I used…
I Want It All Benny Mardones I want it all What is a sunset, without a…
I'll Be Good To You It's the coldest place on earth Here in my heart tonight Wit…
If I Could Have My Way Well, I've got things to do to pass the time And…
If You Loved Me I can tell you're falling for me Falling for the same…
In to the Night She's just sixteen years old Leave her alone, they say Sep…
Innocent Girl I never used to hang with all the famous names All…
Into the Night She's just sixteen years old Leave her alone, they say Separ…
Just For You My Friend He wasn’t a hero, he didn’t have any medals to…
Mighta Been Love I never run I never hide I can't remember the last…
Never Far Away I could never love someone Never really love someone The way…
No Words For Love I've been tryin' to tell you, baby Just how good life…
Run To You I waited so long For your love All of my life It's what…
She's So French I used to believe you I should have known better Coming arou…
Stand by Your Man Sometimes it's hard to be a woman giving all your love…
The Train Don't Stop Here Anymore I used to be the man Had lots of friends and…
To Make A Long Story Short I could use a thousand words to say What I've got…
We've Got To Run I was born in the jungle Beneath the city lights Surrounded …
When the Lights Go Out People think we have it all They see gold records and…