"Tonight" is a song by Raspberries, released in August 1973. It was written by band leader Eric Carmen, who also provided the lead vocals. The song was the first of three single releases from their third LP, Side 3.
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from the album Side 3 | ||||
B-side | "Hard to Get Over a Heartbreak" | |||
Released | August 1973 | |||
Genre | Power pop | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | Eric Carmen | |||
Producer(s) | Jimmy Ienner | |||
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Cash Box called the song a "driving Eric Carmen composition that is destined to become the group's fourth successive chart item."[1]
"Tonight" was the biggest hit from the album, reaching number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100,[2] and number 37 on Cash Box.[3] It also reached number 80 in Canada.[4]
Chart (1973) | Peak position |
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Canada RPM Top Singles[5] | 80 |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 69 |
US Cash Box Top 100[7] | 37 |
US Record World | 43 |
"Tonight" was covered by Mötley Crüe in 1981. It was an outtake from their album, Too Fast for Love. The song was released in 1999, issued with the remastered 1999 and 2003 editions of the group's LP.
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