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Who sang Because the Night?

Release date: 2/3/1978

Duration: 03:25

Writer(s): Jimmy Iovine and Patti Smith

Producer(s): Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith

Patti Smith released the song Because the Night. Date of release: 2/3/1978.

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This song tells that the night belongs to the lovers, and that love is a powerful force.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Because the Night’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Patti Smith - Short Biography

- Patricia Lee Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter and author.
- She played an important role in the New York City punk rock movement with her first album Horses in 1975.
- Her music has been very influential and has been cited as a major influence by many bands.
- She has released numerous albums throughout her career, and has also written poetry and novels.
- She has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

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The song "Because the Night" was written by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith in 1977. It was first released on Patti Smith's 1978 album, Easter. Easter was recorded after the death of her friend and collaborator, Patti Smith Group guitarist Lenny Kaye. Easter is considered an energetic and passionate rock and roll album, largely due to the presence of "Because the Night".

"Because the Night" is about love and desire, and is considered an empowering song. The song reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978, making it Patti Smith's biggest commercial success.

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