"Sharing the Night Together" is a popular song written by Ava Aldridge and Eddie Struzick. Originally recorded by

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and then

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in 1976, the song was later a single produced by

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and performed by American rock band Dr. Hook from their seventh album, '' Pleasure and Pain'' (1978). ''

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'' called Alexander's version "a languorous ballad plaintive, that should strike deep in the hearts of R&B,

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and MOR listeners" and praised Alexander's "powerful voice" and how he "sings this love song with special emotion." "Sharing the Night Together" also appeared on most of Dr. Hook's following albums including ''

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'' and '' Greatest Hits (and More)''. It reached No. 6 in the US and No. 3 in Canada in 1978, and No. 43 in the UK in 1980.

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Weekly charts

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Cover versions

* In 1978, Jamaican singer

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made a

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version. *

Dobie Gray Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter. Gray's music spanned multiple genres, including soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit songs included " The 'In' Cro ...

recorded "Sharing the Night Together" in 1978. It was used as the B-side for his final hit, "You Can Do It" (US No. 37, 1979). * In 2007,

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included it as a bonus track on his eponymous debut album. *

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recorded "Sharing the Night Together" for his 2023 covers album ''

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''.

Popular culture

* The song is played in the 2019 Netflix film '' El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie''; the character

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(

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) sings along with his arm hanging out the window, while driving the titular car down the highway. * Part of the song is played in episode 10 of season 1 of the Syfy television series, ''

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''.

References

External links

* {{Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show 1976 songs 1976 singles 1978 singles Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show songs Song recordings produced by Ron Haffkine Capitol Records singles EMI Records singles Arthur Alexander songs Buddah Records singles Torch songs Songs about nights