"Night" is a popular song recorded by Jackie Wilson in 1960. The single was Wilson's biggest hit, peaking at #4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Background

The song is based on the

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" Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" from the

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'' by Camille Saint-Saëns, with lyrics by Johnny Lehmann. This was a successful effort for Jackie Wilson to sing in an operatic voice. This version ended on a wild orchestral descending scale in the strings.

Chart performance

References

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