Such A Night
Clyde McPhatter Lyrics


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T was a night mmm, what a night it was
It really was such a night
The moon was bright, Oh how bright it was
It really was such a night
The night was alive, with the stars above mmm
When she kissed me, I had to fall in love

It was a kiss mmm, what a kiss it was
It really was such a kiss
How she could kiss, oh what a kiss it was
It really was such a kiss
Just part of her lips, could set me afire
I I I reminisce, and I feel desire

I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender
How well I remember, I'll always remember

Oh that night, oh what a night it was
It really was such a night
Came the dawn and my heart and my love
And the night was gone
But I'll never forget that kiss in the moonlight
Such a kiss oh such a night

I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender
How well I remember, I'll always remember

Oh what a night, oh what a night it was
It really was such a night
Came the dawn and my heart and her love
And the night was gone
But I know I'll never forget her kiss in the moonlight
Such a kiss oh 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 oh oh oh such a night

Overall Meaning

The song "Such A Night" by Clyde McPhatter talks about a special night under the bright moon and stars that the singer had with his lover. It was a night to remember because of the magic of the moon and her kiss, which set his heart on fire. He reminisces about her kiss and how it made him feel desire for her. He gave his heart to her that night in sweet surrender, and it was a moment that he'll never forget. However, the dawn came, and the night was gone, along with his heart and her love, but the memory of that kiss remained.


The lyrics of the song are so vivid and descriptive that they paint a picture of the night as if it were happening in real-time. The moon was so bright and the stars were shining, and everything seemed to come alive when she kissed him. The singer's voice is full of passion, and the tone is so intense that it perfectly captures the feeling of the moment. The song is a beautiful tribute to a romantic experience that left a lasting impression on the singer's heart and soul.


Line by Line Meaning

T was a night mmm, what a night it was
It was a night to remember.


It really was such a night
The night was unforgettable.


The moon was bright, Oh how bright it was
The moon was shining very brightly.


The night was alive, with the stars above mmm
The starry sky made the night feel full of life.


When she kissed me, I had to fall in love
Her kiss made me fall in love with her.


It was a kiss mmm, what a kiss it was
Her kiss was incredible.


How she could kiss, oh what a kiss it was
She was an amazing kisser.


Just part of her lips, could set me afire
Even a small part of her lips could ignite intense desire in me.


I I I reminisce, and I feel desire
I can't help but think about her and feel the same desire as before.


I gave my heart to her in sweet surrender
I fell deeply in love with her.


How well I remember, I'll always remember
I will never forget that moment of falling in love.


Came the dawn and my heart and my love
The dawn arrived and my heart and my love for her remained.


And the night was gone
The wonderful night has ended.


But I'll never forget that kiss in the moonlight
That kiss will stay with me forever.


Now she's gone, gone, gone
She has left and is no longer with me.


Came the dawn, dawn, dawn
The sun has risen.


And my heart was gone
She took my heart with her when she left.


And her love was gone
Her love for me is no longer present.


And before that morn
Before the morning took her away.


Oh oh oh oh such a night
It was such an unforgettable night.




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Comments from YouTube:

Imani M

I love Clyde McPhatter's voice and music so much! He's really underrated 🎶 great founder of The Drifters

Mohabat khan Malak

Beautiful version, I played it over and over again. Clyde Mcphatter's voice, rythm etc is so good to hear. Many thanks.

Harry Hopworthy

Clyde McPhatter was a wonderful singer !! He deserves to be remembered as such.

Billy Onions

Harry Hopworthy
You know it !

Mitchel Smith

You are correct, Sir ! Elvis loved Clyde McPhatter, that’s why he covered this song. Him and Clyde were also good Friends.

Lynn A

Always a pleasure to listen to Clyde Mcphatter

pgroove211

This cat has influenced so many performers .just an incredibly fantastic voice.. one of the most influential and incredible singers of all time

Heidi Myers

Clyde was FABULOUS!! It's such a shame that he was controlled by people who paid him next to nothing, and didn't let him even share royalties from his music. He might have been so much more successful with the right support.... and lived longer.

Dave Phillips

One of Elvis's favorite singers..👍

Soy Eldiego

This song needs over 1,000,000 hits! Great memories in the late 60s! My folks playing these tunes in the weekend while grilling some steaks. What I would give to relive those days again...

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