He designed artwork for many bands including The Beatles, Bee Gees, Wet Wet Wet and Turbonegro. His most notable work as a producer was his work with the band Trio, including their worldwide hit "Da Da Da". As a musician, Voormann is best known for being bassist with Manfred Mann 1966-69, and for performing as a session musician on many recordings, including some by former members of The Beatles.
His association with The Beatles dated back to their time in Hamburg in the early 1960s. He lived in the band's London flat with George Harrison and Ringo Starr after John Lennon and Paul McCartney moved out to live with their respective partners, and designed the cover of their album "Revolver", for which he won a Grammy. Following the band's split, rumours circulated of the formation of a group named The Ladders, consisting of Lennon, Harrison, Starr and Voormann. This failed to materialise, although Voormann did play on albums by all three, and was for a time a member of the Plastic Ono Band. In the 1990s, he designed the artwork for the Beatles "Anthology" albums.
In 2009, he released his debut solo album "A Sideman's Journey", which featured many notable musicians, including the two surviving Beatles, performing as "Voormann and Friends".
Such A Night
Klaus Voormann Lyrics
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It's such a night
Sweet confusion under the moonlight.
Such a night
Such a night
To steal away, the time is right.
At a glance
You let me know
This was my chance.
You came here with my best friend Jim
And here I am
Trying to steal you away from him..
Oh, but If I don't do it somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
And it's such a night
Such a night
Sweet confusion under the moonlight
It's such a night
Such a night
To steal away, the time is right.
I couldn't believe my ears
And my heart just skipped a beat
When you told me to take you walking down the street.
You came here with my best friend Jim
And here I am
Stealing you away from him.
Oh, it's such a night
that captures the thrill and temptation of a forbidden love. The lyrics describe a moonlit encounter between two people who share a deep, immediate attraction to each other. Despite the fact that the singer's love interest arrived with his best friend, he feels compelled to make a move on her, reasoning that if he doesn't, someone else will. The urgency and passion of the song are intensified by the repetition of the lines "such a night" and "to steal away, the time is right," which create a sense of anticipation and heightened emotions.
The song was originally written and recorded by Clyde McPhatter in 1953, but Klaus Voormann's version featuring Dr. John was released in 1976. This new version features a funky, bluesy sound and a sultry vocal performance by Dr. John, emphasizing the song's seductive nature. The lyrics are timeless and relatable; many people have experienced the thrill of forbidden love or the temptation to break the rules for something or someone they desire. Such a Night captures that feeling perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a Night
This night is special
It's such a night
Tonight is unique and different
Sweet confusion under the moonlight
The atmosphere is romantic and chaotic under the moonlight
Such a night
This night is too perfect to let it pass by
Such a night
It's the perfect time to act on your feelings
To steal away, the time is right
It's the right time to sneak away and escape
Your eyes met mine
There's an instant connection between us
At a glance
We didn't need words to understand each other
You let me know
You gave me a sign
This was my chance
I have an opportunity to make a move
You came here with my best friend Jim
You arrived with someone who is close to me
And here I am
Despite that, I am drawn to you
Trying to steal you away from him
I want to take you away from my friend
Oh, but If I don't do it somebody else will
If I don't make a move, someone else will take the opportunity
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
I can't let someone else have you
And it's such a night
Tonight is too perfect to not take a chance
Sweet confusion under the moonlight
The chaos and romance is overwhelming
It's such a night
Tonight is irreplaceable
To steal away, the time is right
It's time to sneak away and escape
I couldn't believe my ears
I was surprised by what I heard
And my heart just skipped a beat
My heart raced with excitement
When you told me to take you walking down the street
You gave me the signal to take action
Stealing you away from him
I am taking you away from my friend
Oh, it's such a night
This is a memorable night for both of us
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAC REBENNACK, MALCOLM J. REBENNACK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Cass_giyomi
Such a night, it's such a night
Sweet confusion under the moonlight
Such a night, such a night
To steal away, the time is right
Your eyes caught mine, and at a glance
You let me know that this was my chance
But you came here with my best friend Jim
And here I am, tryin' to steal you away from him
Oh, but if I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
And it's such a night, it's such a night
Sweet confusion under the moonlight
It's such a night, such a night
To steal away, the time is right
Yeah, I couldn't believe my ear
And my heart just skipped a beat
When you told me to take you walkin' down the street
Oh yeah, you came here with my best friend Jim
Here I am, I'm stealin' you away from him
Oh, but if I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
@m6j159
It's mesmerising watching someone with such talent make it look so easy. Saw Dr John live in Birmingham many years back and loved every minute. Such a talented showman. R.I.P. to a remarkable musician❤️❤️❤
@Jjstier
I saw him a couple of times in Philadelphia great show
@1699jw
I’ve been playing piano for over 40 years and after seeing him at the old Town and Country club in London about 25 years ago, I felt like pushing my piano straight off the end of Tower Bridge into the Thames.
Great, great player RIP 🎹😔
@chuckduzzie8529
I know what you mean … 🙄
@chuckduzzie8529
I do hope that people like Billy Joel and Elton John are looking for talent to mentor …. To be their replacements
@wayneconn1079
So glad i met you Mac . A meeting i will never forget . Such a Night . Miss you buddy
@jaylozes5176
Keep in mind, he was an adult when he started playing piano. He had played guitar until he lost a piece of one finger in gun fight.
@funkymonkey65
Agreed, could listen to his Wrong Place, Right Time tine forever, discovered the boogie woogie Dr in lockdown, do you listen to him
@BowandArrowful
I love how nobody in the band or audience can believe how good Dr. John is at piano. Neither can I, honestly. Seriously, how the hell was he that good?
@Relayer6a
That's one of those, So that's how good pro musicians are. No wonder I'm playing in a pub. I gotta work on my chops moments.