Tonight's The Night

Story Behind The Song

Written to be perfect for a final sports showdown, such as Super Bowl, Game 7 or UFC Championship. Inspired by Steve Morse of the Dixie Dregs, think of their song "Cruise Control" with cascading harmonies and timing changes.

Song Description

High-energy, sports showdown-themed Rock. This driving, "Neo-Classic" sound has 80s and 90s influences with huge, Yes-like harmonies over a bed of guitar-driven arena Rock. Similar in style to Black Country Communion, Glenn Hughes, Sammy Hagar, Thin Lizzy and The Dixie Dregs. There's no tomorrow, Tonight's The Night! Get ready for chunky, down-and-dirty guitars throughout.

Song Length 3:15 Genre Rock - Hard Rock, Blues - Rock
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Exultant, Aggressive Subject Athlete, Sports, Excitement
Similar Artists Sammy Hagar, Yes Language English
Era 1980 - 1989

Lyrics

Tonight's the night! We're gonna finish everything
we've started. We're gonna blow off steam.
There's no time for the broken-hearted.
We're gonna live the dream.
Tonight's The Night! Tonight's The Night!
Tonight's The Night! Tonight's The Night!

Tonight's the night! You're gonna sweat
like there's no tomorrow. You're gonna
feel the thrill. You've got to go where the
music drives you. The band is gonna kill.
Tonight's The Night! Tonight's The Night!
Tonight's The Night! Tonight's The Night!

Tonight's The Night! Feel the rhythm down
deep inside you. Ya hear the screamin' guitar.
Let your body sensation guide you.
You're gonna be a star.
Tonight's The Night! Tonight's The Night!
Tonight's The Night! Tonight's The Night!
Tonight's The Night! Tonight's The Night!

Obviously influenced by great vocal rock acts like Queen and The Sweet. Great playing and singing. Solid production all the way around.

Oooo get me dancing! Tonight's the night! Super catchy hook with great-sounding harmonies. Love the verses. Short, to the point, original, with terrific word economy. Thrill/kill, guitar/star - great rhymes. This is a very well-crafted song, a great opener for a dance gig to get people going. Instrumentation is superb! Loved the intro, bass, drums and electric guitar riffs soar into the amazing realm. This band definitely has something great going!

The song has great swagger. An excellent arrangement, which leaves space for all the instruments. The recording is amazingly tight. I love the guitar tone. Excellent lead vocal and the harmonies are just in the right places. Good use of stereo separation. The quality of the recording is exceptioanal. A very catchy song.

solid rock good message. nice recording. drums especially! CLEAR VOCS. great engineering!
Thank You!

Lyrics Robert P. Birthisel Music Robert P. Birthisel
Producer Robert P. Birthisel Publisher Worldwide Birthisel Publishing (ASCAP)
Performance Bob Birthisel Label DK

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