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The Five Satins – In The Still Of The Night

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About The Song

Doo-wop is a subgenre of rhythm and blues music that originated in the African-American community in the United States in the early 1950s. It is characterized by its vocal harmonies, often with a lead singer and a backing chorus, and its use of nonsense syllables as accompaniment. Doo-wop songs often deal with themes of love, loss, and teenage life.

One of the most famous doo-wop songs of all time is “(I’ll Remember) In the Still of the Nite” by The Five Satins. The song was released in 1956 and quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has since been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Boyz II Men.

The song is written from the perspective of a man who is reminiscing about a lost love. He remembers the way she looked, the way she sounded, and the way she made him feel. He sings about how he will never forget her, even though they are no longer together.

The song’s lyrics are simple but effective. They paint a vivid picture of the singer’s lost love and the pain he feels at her absence. The song’s melody is also beautiful and haunting. It perfectly captures the singer’s emotions and leaves a lasting impression on the listener.

“(I’ll Remember) In the Still of the Nite” is a classic doo-wop song that has stood the test of time. It is a beautiful and moving song about love, loss, and memory. If you are a fan of doo-wop music, or if you simply enjoy good music, then you should definitely check out this song.

Here are some additional details about the song and its impact:

  • The song was written by Fred Parris, the lead singer of The Five Satins.
  • The song was recorded in a single take in a living room in New Haven, Connecticut.
  • The song was originally released on the small independent label, Standard Records.
  • The song was a regional hit in the Northeast United States before it was picked up by a major label, Ember Records.
  • The song’s success helped to launch the doo-wop craze of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
  • The song has been featured in numerous films and television shows, including “The Big Chill,” “Stand By Me,” and “The Sopranos.”
  • The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.

“(I’ll Remember) In the Still of the Nite” is a true classic of American music. It is a song that has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world. It is a song that will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

The fellow responsible for writing the song, Fred Parris, recalled to NJ.com back in 2010 how he found out about the song’s success while stationed in Japan, and how it gained him some mitigated credibility with his buddies. “I had told a couple of the guys I was stationed with about ‘In the Still of the Night’ — that I was a recording artist and so forth,” Parris remembered. “But no one really believed me. And one Saturday morning on the radio, the disc jockey said, ‘We’ve had so many requests for this song. It’s called “In the Still of the Night.” It’s by the Five Satins. But we don’t have a copy of that, so we’re going to play one by Ella Fitzgerald.’ Which, of course, was different from our song, ‘In the Still of the Night.’”

While only a moderate hit when first released (peaking at No. 24 on the national pop charts), it has received considerable airplay over the years and is notable as one of the best known doo-wop songs.

The Five Satins’ original version was included in Robert Christgau’s “Basic Record Library” of 1950s and 1960s recordings—published in Christgau’s Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies (1981)—and ranked No. 90 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.

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Let’s sing along with the lyrics!

In the still of the night
I held you
Held you tight
‘Cause I love
Love you so
Promise I’ll never
Let you go
In the still of the night
I remember
That night in May
The stars were bright above
I’ll hope and I’ll pray
To keep
Your precious love
Well before the light
Hold me again
With all of your might
In the still of the night
So before the light
Hold me again
With all of your might
In the still of the night
In the still of the night

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