After a switch to the name Pipeline in 1975, the group also decided to switch to making hard rock instead of disco. Record labels competed to sign them but, when they finally ended up at Columbia Records, their single "Gypsie Rider" did not fare well commercially.
In 1976, they got the opportunity to become The Universal Robot Band along with underground disco producers Patrick Adams and Greg Carmichael. This project was more successful than their former projects. They made the single "Barely Breaking Even" alongside singer Leroy Burgess, and they also recorded an album. The group toured as The Universal Robot Band until 1978. After 1978, the band decided to make all their music themselves under the new name of Kleeer.[1]
Between 1979 and 1985 the group released seven albums and had several hits in the US Billboard Hot 100 and in R&B charts. The most mentionable are "Keep Your Body Workin'", "Tonight's the Night", "Winners", "Intimate Connection", and "Get Tough". The sound was now more focused on 1980s style funk, and electronic instruments, like vocoders and synthesizers.[2]
The System lead singer Mic Murphy was a road manager for the band before the start of his record career.[3]
After the 1985's album Seeekret, the band disappeared for unknown reasons. Most of the musicians continued working with other projects. In the 1990s, however, the group re-formed as Kleeer at some occasions.[2]
The group's influence today is best found in many hip hop songs, where DJs have frequently sampled Kleeer, for example by Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Lil Jon and others.[citation needed] "Keeep Your Body Workin'", which reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart in 1979, was "reworked" into an updated recording by Tony Moran featuring Martha Wash, under the title "Keep Your Body Working". The Moran/Wash version reached number one on the Hot Dance Club Play chart in December 2007. Just Blaze sampled "She Said She Loves Me" from Kleeer's 1982 album "Get Ready" for the Intro to Jay Z's fifth studio album "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia".
Tonight's The Night
Kleeer Lyrics
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Tonight's the Night
Tonight's the Night
Tonight's the Night
Tonight's the Night
Tonight's the Night (Tonight is the night)
Tonight's the Night (Tonight is the night)
Tonight's the Night (Tonight is the night)
Folk out late, ...
into the rain yeah
Need a break, for my head
Clear my brain
My car was stolen, my baby too
I've been lookin ‘round
I feel it cool and I know what to do
Here singing I wanna get down
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Have a good time
Have a good time
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Have a good time
Have a good time (Have a good time)
Why can all they want me to yourselves
Please your mind
If I'm your babe but the rules are on the shelf
Cause you're gonna buy
It's a natural part
When you're dancing and feeling free
But it takes some time for romancing
Have some moves, that is
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Have a good time
Have a good time
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Have a good time
Have a good time
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Have a good time
Have a good time (Have a good time)
Argh Ahahahaha, Yeah
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Have a good time
Have a good time
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Have a good time
Have a good time
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Have a good time
Have a good time
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Have a good time
Have a good time
In Kleeer's song Tonight's the Night, the lyrics describe a night out, where the singer wants to clear their head and have some fun. Their car and their partner have been stolen, but they are still determined to make the best of the situation. The repetition of "Tonight's the Night" emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of the singer, who is ready to forget their problems and enjoy themselves. The chorus encourages everyone to "have a good time," and the lyrics suggest that it's natural to dance and feel free.
The line "Why can all they want me to yourselves" suggests a desire for freedom and individuality. The singer does not want to be told what to do, but rather wants to make their own choices and enjoy themselves on their own terms. The line "It's a natural part when you're dancing and feeling free" indicates that the act of dancing and having a good time is a natural human desire. The lyrics hint that it takes time to find someone to romance with, but in the meantime, the singer is content to let loose and dance the night away.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight's the Night
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Tonight's the Night
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Tonight's the Night
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Tonight's the Night
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Tonight's the Night
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Tonight's the Night
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Tonight's the Night
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Tonight's the Night
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Tonight's the Night
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Folk out late, ...
People are out late,
into the rain yeah
out in the rain
Need a break, for my head
I need a break to clear my mind
Clear my brain
I need to think clearly
My car was stolen, my baby too
My car and girlfriend were stolen
I've been lookin ‘round
I've been searching
I feel it cool and I know what to do
I feel cool and I know what to do
Here singing I wanna get down
I want to dance
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Have a good time
Let's have a good time
Have a good time
Let's have a good time
Why can all they want me to yourselves
Why do you all want me to yourselves
Please your mind
Make you happy
If I'm your babe but the rules are on the shelf
If I'm your lover, but we're not following any rules
Cause you're gonna buy
Because you're going to pay
It's a natural part
It's a natural part of life
When you're dancing and feeling free
When you're dancing and feeling free
But it takes some time for romancing
But it takes time to romance
Have some moves, that is
Have some good dance moves
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Have a good time
Let's have a good time
Have a good time (Have a good time)
Let's have a good time
Argh Ahahahaha, Yeah
Laughing
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Have a good time
Let's have a good time
Have a good time
Let's have a good time
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Have a good time
Let's have a good time
Have a good time (Have a good time)
Let's have a good time
Tonight's the Night (tonight is the night)
Today is the day we've been waiting for
Have a good time
Let's have a good time
Have a good time (Have a good time)
Let's have a good time
Writer(s): WOODY CUNNINGHAM, NORMAN DURHAM
Contributed by Oliver E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Brown
The string section was beautiful also.... classic!
Luis Luis
Excelente Tema. Gran grupo
Jason Hawksley
Listen to that bass. Driving the song forward. Absolute stonewall classic!
itsreal1971
TOTALLY A MASTERPIECE!!
Pamela Scott
Remember this concert late 70's in Fayetteville NC Rick James Teena Marie Raydio & Kleer OMG ❤❤❤
Ronald Ramus
This music help me to learn how to play bass back in the dayz. Very thankful to kleeer and to love music MORE and still playing bass line.
Casandra L
Truly a classic. I was 17 jamming off of this every weekend in the teen's juice bar!
Stephen Spivack
1979 was such a good year in disco. Prelude, West End, Salsoul. It was the peak before everything went boogie and electro in the early to mid 80s.
AG Vintage Eletrônica - Especializada em Som Vintage e Profissional
Isso que é Classico Disco!!!
jean luc alphonse
Un chef d oeuvre !!!