1980 single by George Benson
"Give Me the Night" is a song recorded by American jazz and R&B musician George Benson, which he released from his 1980 studio album of the same title. It was written and composed by Heatwave's keyboard player Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones. Patti Austin provides the backing and scat vocals that are heard throughout, and one of Benson's fellow jazz guitarists, Lee Ritenour, also performs on the selection.
The post-disco song was a commercial success, and was Benson's first single to hit number one on the US Billboard Soul Singles chart. It also peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it his most successful pop entry. It also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Disco Singles chart and at number seven in the UK Singles Chart, where it ties with "In Your Eyes" as his highest charting single.
Track listing
- Warner Bros. WBS 49505 (US, 7-inch)
- "Give Me the Night"
- "Dinorah, Dinorah"
- Qwest/Warner Bros. K 17673 (UK, 7-inch)
- "Give Me the Night"
- "Breezin'"
- Warner Bros. LV 40 (US, 12-inch)
- "Give Me the Night" (long version)
- "The World Is a Ghetto"
- "Breezin'"
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Randy Crawford version
In 1995 Randy Crawford recorded a cover version of Give Me the Night which appeared on the album Naked & True. Compared to the original, which is a Post-Disco-Song, this version is dance-heavy . In addition to the studio album, it is also included on the The Best Of Randy Crawford & Friends and Brigitte Musik - Jazz For Dinner 4 compilations.
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