One of Those Nights
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"One of Those Nights" is a 1981 single by UK pop group Bucks Fizz
. Written by Steve Glen, Mike Burns and Dave Most, it was the group's third single and their third UK top 20 hit.
earlier in the year. The single reached No.20 in the UK Charts
and remained in the top 75 for 10 weeks. "One of Those Nights" featured on the group's debut album, Bucks Fizz
, which was released two weeks earlier.
David Van Day
of the pop duo, Dollar
stated that they were offered the song some months earlier, but declined it. In a curious twist, Dollar were at No.19, while this song was at No.20 in the charts.
The song centres around a man who is pining for a former lover who has left him, despite him doing everything he could to please her. He muses about his bereft state since losing her and implies this is a recurring problem by describing the occasion on which he sings as 'one of those nights', presumably because he has felt like this a number of times before. No real clue is given, however, to indicate when, exactly, he and his lover separated, though one might reasonably assume they were together for some considerable time for him to feel that he has thrown his 'life away on her' (verse 2, line 3). "One of Those Nights" was a change of pace for the group, after two upbeat singles, this one was more slow-paced and dramatic. Its lead vocal was performed by member Bobby G
. Unlike their other releases, the group didn't record a Promotional Video
for this single.
A demo version of this song was recently released on the 2008 album, The Lost Masters 2 - The Final Cut.
Bucks Fizz (band)
Bucks Fizz are an English pop group who achieved success in the 1980s, most notably for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Making Your Mind Up". The group was formed in January 1981 specifically for the contest and comprised four vocalists: Bobby G, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and...
. Written by Steve Glen, Mike Burns and Dave Most, it was the group's third single and their third UK top 20 hit.
Background
The song was released in August 1981 and was the group's third single, following on from their win at the Eurovision Song ContestEurovision Song Contest 1981
The Eurovision Song Contest 1981 was the 26th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 4 April 1981 at the Simmonscourt Pavilion of the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin. The presenter was Doireann Ní Bhriain...
earlier in the year. The single reached No.20 in the UK Charts
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and remained in the top 75 for 10 weeks. "One of Those Nights" featured on the group's debut album, Bucks Fizz
Bucks Fizz (album)
Bucks Fizz is the debut album by British pop group Bucks Fizz. Released in 1981, it features their Eurovision-winning song "Making Your Mind Up" as well as the two follow-up singles "Piece of the Action" and "One of Those Nights"...
, which was released two weeks earlier.
David Van Day
David Van Day
David Van Day is an English singer and media personality, formerly a member of the pop duo Dollar. He was also a member of the 1970s vocal group Guys 'n' Dolls , and a latter-day version of Bucks Fizz....
of the pop duo, Dollar
Dollar (band)
Dollar are a pop vocal duo from the UK, consisting of David Van Day and Thereza Bazar. The duo were successful in the late 1970s and 1980s.-Career:...
stated that they were offered the song some months earlier, but declined it. In a curious twist, Dollar were at No.19, while this song was at No.20 in the charts.
The song centres around a man who is pining for a former lover who has left him, despite him doing everything he could to please her. He muses about his bereft state since losing her and implies this is a recurring problem by describing the occasion on which he sings as 'one of those nights', presumably because he has felt like this a number of times before. No real clue is given, however, to indicate when, exactly, he and his lover separated, though one might reasonably assume they were together for some considerable time for him to feel that he has thrown his 'life away on her' (verse 2, line 3). "One of Those Nights" was a change of pace for the group, after two upbeat singles, this one was more slow-paced and dramatic. Its lead vocal was performed by member Bobby G
Bobby G
Bobby G is a member of pop group Bucks Fizz. He was the only remaining original member in the group...
. Unlike their other releases, the group didn't record a Promotional Video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for this single.
A demo version of this song was recently released on the 2008 album, The Lost Masters 2 - The Final Cut.
Track listing
- "One of Those Nights" (Steve Glen / Mike Burns / Dave Most) (4.27)
- "Always Thinking of You" (Andy Hill / Nichola Martin) (3.51)
Chart positions
| Country | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK | 20 |
| France | 2 |
| Austria | 6 |
| Ireland | 29 |