Nighttime Lover
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"Nighttime Lover" | ||||
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Single by The System | ||||
from the album Don't Disturb This Groove | ||||
Released | 1987 | |||
Format | 7" single 12" maxi |
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Recorded | 1986 | |||
Genre | R&B, Pop, Dance-pop | |||
Length | 5:23 (album version) 4:10 (Radio mix) |
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Label | Atlantic DMD-1067 | |||
Writer(s) | David Frank, Mic Murphy | |||
Producer(s) | The System | |||
The System singles chronology | ||||
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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.
In 1987, the smooth, urban-infused tune reached number seven on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.[1][2]
Contents
Track listing
1987 release
- 12" vinyl
- US: Atlantic / DMD-1067
Side A | |||
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No. | Title | Version | Length |
1. | "Nighttime Lover" | Vocal/Extended Remix | 3:45 |
Side B | |||
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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
Chart performance
Chart (1987) | Peak position[2][1] |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | #7 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | – |