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“Tonight Is So Right For Love” is a song written by Sid Wayne and Abner Silver. It was originally recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960 for the soundtrack of his film G.I. Blues. The song was released as a single in the United States on April 18, 1960, and reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The melody for “Tonight Is So Right For Love” is based on the barcarolle from Jacques Offenbach’s opera The Tales of Hoffmann. The song’s lyrics are about a young couple who are in love and are looking forward to spending the night together.
“Tonight Is So Right For Love” is a classic example of Elvis Presley’s early rock and roll sound. The song features a catchy melody, a driving beat, and Presley’s signature vocals. The song was also notable for its use of a saxophone solo, which was played by Boots Randolph.
In addition to being a hit for Elvis Presley, “Tonight Is So Right For Love” has also been covered by many other artists over the years, including Cliff Richard, Andy Williams, and Engelbert Humperdinck. The song has also been featured in a number of films and television shows, including The Sandlot and That ’70s Show.
History of the song
“Tonight Is So Right For Love” was written by Sid Wayne and Abner Silver in 1959. The song was originally offered to Frank Sinatra, but he declined to record it. Wayne and Silver then offered the song to Elvis Presley, who was looking for new material for his upcoming film G.I. Blues.
Presley recorded “Tonight Is So Right For Love” on April 28, 1960, at RCA’s Hollywood studios. The song was produced by Hal Wallis and directed by Stephen Sondheim.
“Tonight Is So Right For Love” was released as a single in the United States on April 18, 1960, and reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was also a hit in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 1961, “Tonight Is So Right For Love” was included on Elvis Presley’s album Something for Everybody. The song has also been included on numerous other Elvis Presley compilations and reissues over the years.
“Tonight Is So Right For Love” is a classic Elvis Presley song that has been enjoyed by fans for generations. The song’s catchy melody, driving beat, and Presley’s signature vocals make it a timeless classic.
Additional notes
- The European version of the G.I. Blues soundtrack album and film substitutes the opening track “Tonight Is So Right for Love” with the song “Tonight’s All Right for Love”, adapted from a melody by 19th century waltz-king Johann Strauss II, Tales from the Vienna Woods. This was due to copyright reasons.
- “Tonight Is So Right For Love” was used in the 1993 film The Sandlot. In the film, the song is played by the character Squints Palledorous (Chauncey Leopardi) as he tries to impress the girl of his dreams, Wendy Peffercorn (Marley Shelton).
- “Tonight Is So Right For Love” was also used in the 1998 television show That ’70s Show. In the episode “Eric’s Hot Cousin”, the song is played by the character Eric Forman (Topher Grace) as he tries to seduce his cousin, Laurie Forman (Lisa Kudrow).
- “Tonight Is So Right For Love” is a popular song for weddings and other special occasions. The song’s romantic lyrics and Elvis Presley’s iconic vocals make it a perfect choice for couples who are celebrating their love.
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Lyrics
Hold me tight
The moon’s so bright
Tonight is so right for loveNow’s the time to say
You’re the only one
Tonight is so right for loveOne by one the stars appear
They twinkle in your eyes
Who’d believe that we’d be here
So near to paradiseThis could be the kiss
To unlock heaven’s door
That magic hour of bliss
That we both waited for
I love more and moreOh’ we could fly right up to the sky
The things we’ve been dreaming of
And how real they would seem
A midsummernight’s dream
Can’t you see that tonight’s so right for loveAnd how real they would seem
A midsummernight’s dream
Can’t you see that tonight’s so right for loveHold me tight
The moon’s so bright
Tonight is so right for love