Scandal was formed in New York City in 1981 by guitarist Zack Smith. The other initial members included: bassist Ivan Elias (1950–1995), guitarist Keith Mack, keyboardist Benjy King, (1953-2012) drummer Frankie LaRocka (1954-2005) (later replaced by Thommy Price), and singer Patty Smyth. Bon Jovi lead singer Jon Bon Jovi also briefly played guitar for the band in 1983.
The band had much success early on but due to struggles within the group and their record company, it slowly dissolved—losing member after member. By the time "The Warrior" tour hit the road in 1984, all that remained of the original lineup were Smyth and Mack. Scandal broke up shortly after the tour ended. The group (minus Ivan Elias, who died of cancer in June 1995; he was replaced by Kasim Sulton) reunited in 2004 for VH1's Bands Reunited show and did a string of concerts on the United States East Coast culminating in a show at Irving Plaza in their home city (New York) on February 9, 2005. During the summer of 2006, the band (excluding Price and Sulton) reunited again for VH1's "We Are the '80s" tour, playing a string of large - mainly outdoor - venues and earning critical acclaim. During the summer and fall of 2007, they toured again (this time without Zack Smith).
In July 2008, Billboard reported the upcoming release of new music by Patty Smyth and Scandal (featuring original members Keith Mack and Benjy King). At a performance in Dewey Beach, Delaware on August 3, 2008, Smyth indicated Scandal would be releasing a new five song EP in the near future. Scandal also performed one of their new songs, "Trust in Me". Other new titles include "Make It Hard" and "End of the Girl". Patty Smyth & Scandal debuted their first single as a band ("Hard for You to Love Me", also referred to as "Make It Hard") in over 24 years on January 17, 2009 in Ridgefield, Connecticut to a standing ovation. Smyth stated the song will be available to purchase digitally in February 2009, with the new EP to follow shortly. However, the single has been indefinitely delayed as the EP will be expanded to a full-length album, according to Smyth's blog in May 2009.[6] As of December 2011, the only new music released was "Silent Night", their cover of the Christmas classic, which was featured in the NCIS Season 9 Christmas episode, "Newborn King" and subsequently available for purchase on the band's official website.
Original drummer Frankie LaRocka died in 2005 after undergoing surgery. Original keyboardist Benjy King died on September 20, 2012, from injuries sustained in an accident.
Albums
Scandal (EP) (1982) - No. 39 U.S. (RIAA: Gold)
Warrior (1984) - No. 17 U.S. (RIAA: Platinum)
Tonight
Scandal Feat. Patty Smyth Lyrics
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she's driftin' away
she's ready for love in a real bad way
she feels you watchin' her so
come and be in love with her tonight
Fast talkin' on the street
she's checkin' it out
you know she's watchin' you
and it's time to fall in love again tonight
Tonight, tonight
tonight, tonight
She's fast walkin' indiscreet
With one thing on her mind
a night of love is so sweet
and so hard to find
alone she is waiting
yes, it's time to give your love again tonight
Tonight, tonight
tonight, tonight
You are the one she's been waiting for
she is the one that you need
you are the one I've been waiting for
I am the one that you need
Tonight, tonight
tonight, tonight
The song "Tonight" by Scandal featuring Patty Smyth is about a woman who is ready for love and looking for a partner to share the night with. The first verse describes her slow dancing, drifting away, and feeling ready for love. She knows someone is watching her and wants them to come and fall in love with her tonight. The second verse talks about her fast talking on the street, checking out the night and wondering if it will turn out the way she wants it to. She's waiting for someone to fall in love with her again tonight.
The chorus repeats the word "tonight" four times, emphasizing the urgency and importance of finding love in that moment. The bridge highlights the idea of two people who need each other and have been waiting for each other. It's a song that encapsulates the excitement and anticipation of new love and the desire to find it right now.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow dancin' with the night
She's engaging in a slow dance with the ambiance of the night.
she's driftin' away
She's getting lost in thoughts and emotions.
she's ready for love in a real bad way
She desires love very intensely and is eagerly waiting for it.
she feels you watchin' her so
She senses your gaze upon her.
come and be in love with her tonight
Join her in experiencing the beautiful feeling of love tonight.
Fast talkin' on the street
People are quickly conversing on the street.
she's checkin' it out
She's observing what's happening around her.
will the night be lost or will it turn out
She wonders if this night will end up being a disappointment or will turn out to be something wonderful.
you know she's watchin' you
She's observing your actions and behavior.
and it's time to fall in love again tonight
The time has come to experience the bliss of love once again.
She's fast walkin' indiscreet
She's moving quickly, without being cautious.
With one thing on her mind
She has only one thought in her mind.
a night of love is so sweet
The feeling of being in love is incredibly delightful.
and so hard to find
It's difficult to find true love.
alone she is waiting
She's waiting alone for someone to love her.
yes, it's time to give your love again tonight
It's a moment for you to express your love again tonight.
You are the one she's been waiting for
You are the person she's been longing for.
she is the one that you need
She's the partner you require in life.
you are the one I've been waiting for
You are the individual I've been waiting for.
I am the one that you need
I'm the partner you need in life.
Tonight, tonight
Tonight is the night.
tonight, tonight
Tonight is the night.
Tonight, tonight
Tonight is the night.
tonight, tonight
Tonight is the night.
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