Remember the Nights
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| "Remember the Nights" | ||||
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| Single by The Motels | ||||
| from the album Little Robbers | ||||
| B-side | "Killing Time" | |||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Val Garay | |||
| The Motels singles chronology | ||||
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"Remember the Nights" is a song by American new wave band The Motels, which was released in 1983 as the second single from their fourth studio album Little Robbers. The song was written by Martha Davis and Scott Thurston, and produced by Val Garay. "Remember the Nights" peaked at number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[1]
Critical reception
On its release, Billboard listed the song as one of their "Pop picks" and wrote, "Still torchy and dramatic, but the beat is peppier than in 'Suddenly Last Summer'."[5] Cash Box felt the song took a "tougher stance" in comparison to the band's previous chart successes. They noted that it "recalls the band's earlier rock sound" and added that Davis "nearly steps into Pat Benatar territory". They considered the "tight arrangement and cool saxophone" to make the song a "Top 10 natural" and also noted that "faint synths provide an airy touch".[6]
Track listing
- "Remember the Nights" – 3:05
- "Killing Time" – 3:37
7–inch single (Brazil)[10]
- "Remember the Nights" – 3:05
- "Suddenly Last Summer" – 3:45
7–inch promotional single (US)[11]
- "Remember the Nights" – 3:05
- "Remember the Nights" – 3:05
12–inch promotional single (US)[12]
- "Remember the Nights" – 3:11
- "Remember the Nights" – 3:11