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 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.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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.