Introduction
“Such a Night” stands out as a popular song from 1953, penned by Lincoln Chase and originally recorded by the Drifters. Featuring Clyde McPhatter, the Drifters recorded the song in November 1953, and Atlantic Records released it in January 1954 as the intended B-side of the McPhatter-penned “Lucille,” previously recorded by an earlier version of the group. Despite facing bans from some radio stations for being deemed too “racy,” the song reached the impressive second position on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart in 1954.
Elvis Presley also recorded “Such a Night” and included it on his 1960 RCA Victor album “Elvis Is Back!”. When released as a single in 1964, Presley’s version secured the 13th position in the UK and the 16th position in the US.
Released amidst his military service and return to civilian life, “Such a Night” resonated with a generation yearning for emotional connection and stability. Elvis’s powerful vocals, coupled with the lush orchestration and subtle backing vocals by The Jordanaires, create a sense of intimacy and nostalgia, transporting listeners back to a time of innocent romance and youthful passion.
With its enduring melody and poignant lyrics, “Such a Night” remains a cherished classic in Elvis’s vast repertoire. Its evocative power continues to resonate across generations, serving as a reminder of the timeless magic of love and the enduring impact of Elvis’s musical legacy.
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Lyrics
It was a night oo-oo what a night
It was it really was such a night
The moon was bright oh how so bright
It was it really was such a night
The night was alight with stars above
Oo-oo when she kissed me
I had to fall in loveOh it was a kiss oo-oo what a kiss
It was it really was such a kiss
Oh how she could kiss oh what a kiss
It was it really was such a kiss
Just the thought of her lips
Sets me afire
I reminisce and I’m filled with desire
But I’d gave my heart to her in sweet surrender
How well I remember, I’ll always rememberOh, what a night oo-oo what a night
It was it really was such a night
Came the dawn and my heart and her love
And the night was gone
But I’ll never forget the kiss
The kiss in the moonlight
Oo-oo such a kiss, such a nightIt was a night oo-oo what a night
It was it really was such a night
Came the dawn and my heart and her love
And the night was gone
But I’ll never forget the kiss
The kiss in the moonlight
How well I remember, I’ll always rememberThat night oo-oo what a night
It was it really was such a night
When we kissed I had to fall in love
But I’d gave my heart to her in sweet surrender
How well I remember, I’ll always rememberOh that night oo-oo what a night
It was it really was such a night
When we kissed I had to fall in love
Well she’s gone, gone, gone
Yes she’s gone, gone, gone
Came the dawn, dawn, dawn
And my love was gone
But before that dawn
Yes before that dawn and before that dawn
Oo-oo, oo-oo, oo-oo, oo-oo, oo-oo
Such a night