Nighttime Lover
1987 single by The System
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"Nighttime Lover" is an R&B song by American duo The System, from the 1987 album Don't Disturb This Groove. The song was written by the group's members, David Frank and Mic Murphy.
| "Nighttime Lover" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The System | ||||
| from the album Don't Disturb This Groove | ||||
| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1986 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:23 (album version) 4:10 (Radio mix) | |||
| Label | Atlantic DMD-1067 | |||
| Songwriters | David Frank, Mic Murphy | |||
| Producer | The System | |||
| The System singles chronology | ||||
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In 1987, the smooth, urban-infused tune reached number seven on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.[1][2]
Track listing
1987 release
- 12" vinyl
- US: Atlantic / DMD-1067
| No. | Title | Version | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nighttime Lover" | Vocal/Extended Remix | 3:45 |
| No. | Title | Version | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nighttime Lover" | Edited | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Nighttime Lover" | Radio Mix | 4:10 |
| 3. | "Nighttime Lover" | Dub | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Nighttime Lover" | A Cappella | 3:06 |
Personnel
- Mic Murphy: Lead and background vocals
- David Frank: keyboards
- Paul Pesco: guitar
- Jimmy Maelen: percussion
- Andy Snitzer: sax solo
- B.J. Nelson, Audrey Wheeler, Dolette McDonald: backing vocals
- New West Horns: horns