Nights in Harlem

1998 single by Luther Vandross

"Nights in Harlem"

Single by Luther Vandross
from the album  I Know
Released| July 14, 1998
Genre| R&B
Length| 4:57
Label| Virgin
Songwriter(s)|

* Vandross
* Fonzi Thornton
* Rex Rideout

Producer(s)| Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross singles chronology
| "I Can Make It Better"
(1996)  | "Nights in Harlem"
(1998)  | "I Know"
(1998)

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"Nights in Harlem" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross, released July 14, 1998. It was written by Vandross along with Fonzi Thornton and Rex Rideout for his eleventh studio album I Know (1998). The uptempo song served as the album's lead single. Following its release, it peaked number 4 on Billboard's Adult R&B Songs.[1]

A "Darkchild remix" version appears as the final track on I Know; it features uncredited background vocals by Brandy and is remixed by her frequent collaborator, Rodney Jerkins.

## Critical reception

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Larry Flick of Billboard wrote, "Vandross christens his new alliance with Virgin with a lively jam that firmly reminds programmers how cool soul music is really made. Seamlessly produced by the artist, "Nights In Harlem" chugs with an old-school, funk juiced flavor that takes the listener back to the days when music was made, not sampled. A rap cameo by Precise keeps "Nights In Harlem" on a jeep-smart path, though this track hardly needs it. The combo platter of blissfully nostalgic lyrics and a top-form performance from Vandross is enough to render this an instant R&B radio smash. Popsters should pay close attention, too. After all, no one can live solely on kiddie pop."[2]

## Track listing

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US CD Single (Promo)[3][4]

1. "Nights In Harlem" feat. Precise (LP Edit)
2. "Nights In Harlem" feat. Guru (A Darkchild Remix Edit)
3. "Nights In Harlem" (LP Edit W/O Rap)
4. "Nights In Harlem" (A Darkchild Remix Edit W/O Rap)
5. "Nights In Harlem" feat. Guru (A Darkchild Extended Remix)

UK Vinyl 12" Single

1. A1 "Nights In Harlem" (Darkchild Extended Remix)-5:25
2. A2 "Nights In Harlem" (Darkchild Remix Edit)-4:09
3. B1 "Nights In Harlem" (Darkchild Instrumental)-4:23
4. B2 "Nights In Harlem" (LP Edit)-4:36

## Charts

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Chart (1998)  | Peak
position

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US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[5] | 4

## References

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1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 597.
2. ^ Flick, Larry (July 4, 1998). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 21. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
3. ^ US CD Single - "Nights in Harlem" (Promo). discogs.com
4. ^ "Nights in Harlem" - UK Vinyl 12" Single
5. ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.

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* Discography
* Tours

Studio albums|

* Never Too Much
* Forever, for Always, for Love
* Busy Body
* The Night I Fell in Love
* Give Me the Reason
* Any Love
* Power of Love
* Never Let Me Go
* Songs
* This Is Christmas
* Your Secret Love
* I Know
* Luther Vandross
* Dance with My Father

Compilation albums|

* The Best of Luther Vandross... The Best of Love
* One Night with You: The Best of Love, Volume 2
* Love Is on the Way
* Always & Forever: The Classics
* Greatest Hits
* Smooth Love
* The Ultimate Luther Vandross
* Stop to Love
* The Very Best of Love
* The Essential Luther Vandross
* Artist Collection: Luther Vandross
* Love, Luther
* Lovesongs

Live albums|

* Live Radio City Music Hall 2003

Singles|

* "Never Too Much"
* "Don't You Know That?"
* "If This World Were Mine"
* "Bad Boy"/"Having a Party"
* "Since I Lost My Baby"
* "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye"
* "I'll Let You Slide"
* "Superstar"/"Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (Medley)
* "Til My Baby Comes Home"
* "It's Over Now"
* "Wait for Love"
* "Give Me the Reason"
* "Stop to Love"
* "There's Nothing Better Than Love"
* "I Really Didn't Mean It"
* "So Amazing"
* "Any Love"
* "She Won't Talk to Me"
* "For You to Love"
* "Here and Now"
* "Treat You Right"
* "Power of Love/Love Power"
* "Don't Want to Be a Fool"
* "The Rush"
* "Sometimes It's Only Love"
* "The Best Things in Life Are Free"
* "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)"
* "Heaven Knows"
* "Never Let Me Go"
* "Endless Love"
* "Always and Forever"
* "Love the One You're With" / "Going in Circles"
* "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"
* "Every Year, Every Christmas"
* "Your Secret Love"
* "I Can Make It Better"
* "Nights in Harlem"
* "I Know"
* "Take You Out"
* "Can Heaven Wait"
* "I'd Rather"
* "Dance with My Father"
* "Think About You"
* "Buy Me a Rose"
* "The Closer I Get to You"
* "One Shining Moment"
* "Shine"

Other songs|

* "A House Is Not a Home"
* "Any Day Now"

Tribute albums|

* Forever, for Always, for Luther
* So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross
* Forever, for Always, for Luther Volume II

Related articles|

* Luther (album)
* This Close to You
* Change (band)
* Luther Burger

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