Originally David Richard Solberg, he was born the son of a Lutheran minister. His father, Dr. Richard Solberg, was a senior representative for Lutheran World Relief during the reconstruction of Germany after World War II, and the family moved frequently while Soul was growing up. Soul's brother is a Lutheran minister and social activist.
Soul first gained attention as the mysterious "Covered Man" on several appearances on The Merv Griffin Show in 1967 in which he sang while wearing a ski mask and explained, "My name is David Soul, and I want to be known for my music".
Soul then appeared as level-headed Joshua Bolt on the television program Here Come the Brides, and later Arthur Hill's law partner on, "Owen Marshal: Counselor At Law". Superstar status came when he portrayed Detective Hutchinson on Starsky and Hutch. He has also made guest appearances on shows such as I Dream of Jeannie, McMillan and Wife, Cannon, Gunsmoke, World War III (miniseries), Star Trek, and The Streets of San Francisco. His best known film appearance was opposite Clint Eastwood in Magnum Force (1973). Soul also appeared in the mini-series based on Stephen King's horror classic "Salem's Lot" (1978).
After a successful singing career, including hits such as "Don't Give Up on Us" and "Silver Lady", Soul fell into relative obscurity during the 1980s, fought a long battle with alcoholism, although frequently made guest appearances in various US television series, with the occasional small film role.
In the 1990s, Soul moved to London, and forged a new career on the West End stage. He also notably participated in the successful 1997 election campaign of Martin Bell. In September 2004, he became a British citizen, but has kept his US citizenship and ties with the US. He is a big fan of English football (soccer) and is an Arsenal supporter. He has been married four times, three of those marriages have been to actresses: Karen Carlson, Patty Sherman, and Julia Nickson-Soul. He has six children: five sons and one daughter. His brother, Daniel Solberg, is pastor of St. Paulus Lutheran Church in San Francisco, California.
On July 12, 2004, he took over playing the role of Jerry Springer in Jerry Springer: The Opera at the Cambridge Theatre in London, televised by the BBC in 2005. He returned to the West End in 2006, playing Mack in a new production of Jerry Herman's musical Mack and Mabel at the Criterion Theatre. The production co-starred Janie Dee and was directed by John Doyle. He also appeared in the TV series Dalziel & Pascoe (Game of Soldiers). He had a brief cameo in the 2004 movie version of Starsky & Hutch, alongside original co-star Paul Michael Glaser.
In August 2008, Soul appeared in the reality TV talent show-themed television series Maestro on BBC Two mentored by Natalia Luis-Bassa.
He appeared with Fred Ward and Willem Dafoe in the film Farewell directed by Christian Carion, which received its U.S. release in 2010.
In June 2012, Soul made a one-week appearance with Jerry Hall at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, in a reprise of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by A. R. Gurney, Love Letters. On July 29, 2012, he appeared in an episode of the British television detective drama series Lewis, playing a murder victim. He was also featured in the hit album by Fosseytango, singing on the track "Landlord". In 2013, Soul appeared in a cameo role in the Scottish film Filth lip-syncing his own recording of "Silver Lady". In 2014, Soul appeared in a British television commercial for National Express singing "Silver Lady" while driving a coach.
Soul died on January 4, 2024, at the age of 80.
Let's have a quiet night in
David Soul Lyrics
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Let's turn the latch on the door,
And if the phone should ring then let's just let it
The way we have before
And let's have a quiet night in, together by the fire side
We can talk without anyone else around to hear
Let's have quiet night home the way we sometimes used to
Let's have a quiet night in
Every night it seems the music plays
Voices talk to loud,
I seem to lose you in the crowd
Till its time to go
So tonight tonight let's not see anyone, if the party's on
Were not free, I hardly see you now, more than a minute
So just this once for me
Let's have a quiet night in
Together by the fireside
We can dance in the candlelight
Just as well alone
Its time for a heart to heart
Before I'm left behind you
Don't they say every night at a party soon wears thin
Let's have a quiet night in
We can dance in the candlelight just as well alone
Let's have a quiet night home together just this time
In David Soul's song "Let's Have a Quiet Night In," the singer expresses a desire to spend a quiet evening at home with his lover, away from the noise and distractions of the world. He suggests turning off the phone and simply enjoying each other's company by the fireside. The song seems to reflect a longing for intimacy and connection, and a recognition that too often we are pulled away from what we truly value by the demands and distractions of daily life.
The lyrics suggest a nostalgia for a simpler time, when quiet evenings at home were more common and valued. The singer reflects on the ways in which parties and other social events can feel empty and shallow, and how it is often the quiet moments alone that truly bring us closer to the people we love. The song is a reminder to slow down and appreciate the simple pleasures of life, and to cherish the connections we have with the people who matter most.
Overall, "Let's Have a Quiet Night In" is a beautiful and deeply heartfelt song that captures the desire for intimacy and connection that is so often missing in our fast-paced, modern world.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight tonight, let's not go anywhere
Let's stay at home tonight and not go out anywhere.
Let's turn the latch on the door,
Let's close and lock the door, shut out the world and enjoy each other's company.
And if the phone should ring then let's just let it,
If someone calls, we should ignore it and not disturb our moment of peace and quiet.
The way we have before
We have done this before and it always works out well for us.
And let's have a quiet night in, together by the fire side
Let's spend a quiet, intimate evening together, sitting by the fire.
We can talk without anyone else around to hear
We can have a private conversation without having to worry about who might overhear us.
Let's have quiet night home the way we sometimes used to
Let's relive those special moments from our past and enjoy each other's company like we used to.
Don't they say every night at a party soon wears thin
People often get bored of parties, and it's important to take a break from the hustle and bustle of social life.
Let's have a quiet night in
Let's enjoy a peaceful evening at home together.
Every night it seems the music plays
Every night there is some sort of noise or distraction that keeps us from having a quiet, private moment together.
Voices talk to loud,
People around us always have something to say and often talk too loudly, making it difficult for us to hear each other.
I seem to lose you in the crowd
It's hard to connect and communicate with you when there are so many distractions around us.
Till its time to go
We often have to leave early because we can't handle the chaos and noise of the surrounding environment.
So tonight tonight let's not see anyone, if the party's on
If there is a party happening, we should not attend and instead, stay home and spend time together.
Were not free, I hardly see you now, more than a minute
We are so busy that we hardly get to spend any quality time together.
So just this once for me
Just this one time, let's take a break from our busy lives and spend some time together.
We can dance in the candlelight just as well alone
We don't need anyone else around us to enjoy a romantic moment together, dancing to the soft glow of candlelight.
It's time for a heart to heart
This is the perfect opportunity to have a meaningful conversation and share our true feelings with each other.
Before I'm left behind you
If we don't take this opportunity to connect and communicate with each other, we might miss our chance and drift apart over time.
Don't they say every night at a party soon wears thin
It's important to take a break from socializing and parties and spend some quality time alone with your loved one.
Let's have a quiet night in
Let's enjoy a peaceful evening together, away from the noise and distractions of the outside world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TONY MACAULAY
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