Such A Night
Clyde McPhatter/The Drifters Lyrics
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Da doby doby do
Da doby doby do
Da doby doby do
It was a night
Ooh, what a night it was
It really was such a night
Ooh, how bright it was
It really was such a night
The night was alive with the stars above
Mm, when she kissed me
I had to fall in love
Ooh, it was a kiss
Ooh, what a kiss it was
It really was such a kiss
How she could kiss
Ooh, what a kiss it was
It really was such a kiss
Just the thought of her lips
Sets me afire
I reminisce and I'm filled with desire
I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender (do ah, do ah) (do ah, do ah)
How well I remember (do ah, do ah)
I'll always remember (do ah, do ah)
Ooh, that night
Ooh, what a night it was
It really was such a night
Came the dawn and my heart and her love
And the night were gone
But I know I'll never forget her kiss in the moonlight
Ooh, such a kiss
Ooh, ooh such a night
I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender (do ah, do ah)(do ah, do ah)
How well I remember (do ah, do ah)
I'll always remember (do ah, do ah)
Ooh, that night
Ooh, what a night it was
It really was such a night
Came the dawn and my heart and her love
And the night were gone
But I know I'll never forget her kiss in the moonlight
Ooh, such a kiss
Oh, such a night
Now she's gone, gone, gone
Yes, she's gone, gone, gone
Came the dawn, dawn, dawn
And the night was gone
And my heart was gone
And her love was gone
And before that morn
Oh, such a night
The lyrics of Clyde McPhatter/The Drifters's song “Such a Night” speaks about a romantic night where the moon was bright with stars above. The singer reminisces about the kiss he shared with his lover, which sets him afire every time he thinks about it. The song highlights the special night that was marked by their passionate kiss, which made him fall in love with her. The singer reflects fondly on his time with his lover and how he gave his heart to her in sweet surrender, and he knows that he will never forget that night.
The song is about the beauty of love and how it can make a night unforgettable. The lyrics express the feelings of pure passion and desire that can make one fall in love. The metaphor of the bright moon and the stars symbolizes the special moment, which is eternalized in the memory of the singer. The song is beautifully composed and captures the essence of a romantic and unforgettable night.
Line by Line Meaning
Do, da doby doby do
Sounds of music that set the tone for the events that follow.
Da doby doby do
Repetition of the instrumental sounds.
It was a night
Recalling a significant time.
Ooh, what a night it was
The night he will not forget.
It really was such a night
Affirming the spectacular notion and experience of the night.
The moon was bright
Describing the ambiance of the night.
Ooh, how bright it was
Expressing the brilliance of the celestial body.
The night was alive with the stars above
The stars illuminated the night sky with an unparalleled view.
Mm, when she kissed me
Describing the pivotal moment in the evening.
I had to fall in love
The moment of the kiss inspired love.
Ooh, it was a kiss
Describing the memory of that moment.
Ooh, what a kiss it was
Reiterating the prominence of the kiss.
How she could kiss
The experience of the kiss was unforgettable.
Just the thought of her lips
A reminiscence of the impression the lips left during the kiss.
Sets me afire
The thought of the kiss and the person leaves him with a magnetic attraction.
I reminisce and I'm filled with desire
Thinking of the past experience of the kiss ups the craving for more.
I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender (do ah, do ah) (do ah, do ah)
Surrendering to the emotions that the kiss and the person evoked.
How well I remember (do ah, do ah)
Recalling the kiss and a special moment.
I'll always remember (do ah, do ah)
The kiss will always be remembered as a special moment.
Came the dawn and my heart and her love
When the night was over, love remained.
And the night were gone
The night ended, and the memory commenced.
But I know I'll never forget her kiss in the moonlight
Assured that the memory of the kiss will be forever etched in his memory.
Now she's gone, gone, gone
The person left his presence.
Yes, she's gone, gone, gone
The repetition highlighting the loss.
Came the dawn, dawn, dawn
The morning after the night.
And my heart was gone
An emotion felt when someone leaves.
And her love was gone
A feeling of loss that the person evoked.
And before that morn
Hoping for the past to return.
Oh, such a night
A reminder of the special, unique experience that was had.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lincoln Chase
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@sauquoit13456
On this day in 1954 {April 1st} "Such A Night"* by Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters peaked at #2 {for 3 weeks} on Billboard's 'Most Played R&B Records On Juke Boxes' chart, for the three weeks it was #2, the #1 record for those three weeks was "Things I Used To Do" by Guitar Slim...
Just over three weeks later on April 25th, Johnnie Ray's covered version of "Such A Night" would peak at #1 {for 1 week} on the United Kingdom's Singles chart...
Between 1953 and 1974 the Drifters had thirty records on the Billboard's R&B charts, twenty three made the Top 10 with six reaching #1, "Money Honey" {1953}, "Honey Love" {1954}, "Adorable" {1955}, "There Goes My Baby" {1959}, "Save The Last Dance For Me" {1950}, and "Under The Boardwalk" {1964}...
* "Such A Night" was the Drifters' first of three of their records to peak at #2, their other two #2 records were "Whacha Gonna Do" in 1955 and "Dance With Me" in 1959...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Most Played R&B Records On Juke Boxes' Top 10 on April 1st, 1954:
At #3. "Saving My Love For You" by Johnny Ace
#4. "I'm Your Hootchy Kootchy Man" by Muddy Waters
#5. "Lovey Dovey" by the Clovers
#6. "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Roy Hamilton
#7. "Marie" by the Four Tunes
#8. "Little Mama" by the Clovers
#9. "It Should've Been Me" by Ray Charles
#10. "I Didn't Want To Do It" by the Spiders
@scouseronthewirral
Written By Lincoln Chase
The first recording was by Clyde Mcphatter and the Drifters recorded on 12 November 1953 and released in January 1954 reaching #2 on R&B chart.
Such a Night Covers:
Johnnie Ray (16 Feb 1954)
Bunny Paul (Feb 1954)
Dinah Washington (Mar 1954)
Jane Turzy (Apr 1954)
Perez Prado (May 1954)
Cab Calloway (May 1954)
The Four Lovers (Sep 1956)
Tommy Sands (Oct 1958)
Elvis Presley recorded it on 4 April 1960, and was released on his 1st post army Album Elvis Is Back! On 8 April 1960, 4 years later the song was released as a single on 14 July 1964 and reached #16 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart
@user-xm5ny2ju9m
This is who Elvis heard and influenced his vocal technique. Good job Elvis you had great taste!
@berthadaniels5373
Clyde Mcphatter is such an amazing talented singer.Cant resist listening to him. GREAT !!!❤🎶💕🎤🎼
@markross7385
I really like listening to beautiful songs sung by others like this that Elvis did covers on or vice versa. This makes me appreciate Elvis voice even more. He truly was a cut above the rest. He sang with such soul.
@shahabhussain5120
Clyde's lyrical composition much clever than Elvis's version....
@AndrewVOdom
@@shahabhussain5120 subjective.. not a competition either. Great original.. One of Elvis Presley’s favorite acts & most influential as well..
@MarioPereira-ko9ft
@@shahabhussain5120talented songwriters abound but a legendary unique singer like Elvis are quite scarce.
@thomascrown6422
Clyde McPhatter had one of the most beautiful, versatile voices EVER. What a singer! Just listen to everything after 2:09 and hear how gorgeously supple his voice is.
@MRDOOWOP1
Such a Cool song amazing rhythm i always knew Clyde McPhatter did the original and i LOVE it!! But Clyde must be proud of Elvis's verison of this Brillaint track. Nice Post PJ..
@cuppajoe1
Clyde had the original hit. He had enormous talent but never achieved the stardom he deserved. He lived a sad life and died much too young.
I am a huge fan of his.
@LawrenceTurner-rl8sm
Clyde Mcphatter was Something Else.