"The Night" is the debut single by the Italian singer Valerie Dore. It was a commercial success primarily in Europe.
"The Night" | ||||
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Single by Valerie Dore | ||||
B-side | "The Night" (Instrumental Version) | |||
Released | November 1984 | |||
Genre | Italo disco[1] | |||
Length | 5:46 | |||
Label | ZYX | |||
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Valerie Dore singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"The Night" on YouTube | ||||
The song is a mellow midtempo disco song about unrequited love, and its meaning is emphasized by the melancholy sound.
The song was remixed in 1992 by Oliver Momm for the compilation The Best of Valerie Dore on ZYX Records.
The song was sampled by Play Paul in his song called "Spaced Out 2".
Cover versions of "The Night" were released by Spanish singer Princessa in 1997, German band Scooter, and DJ Tonka.
Chart (1983) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[2] | 26 |
France (SNEP)[3] | 23 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4] | 8 |
West Germany (Official German Charts)[5] | 5 |