Santa Lucia by Night

1985 single by George Baker Selection

"Santa Lucia by Night"

Single by George Baker Selection
from the album  Santa Lucia by Night
B-side| "Santa Lucia by Night
(instrumental version)"
Released| 1985 (1985)
Length| 4:10
3:50 (instrumental)
Label| Teldec
Songwriter(s)| Johannes Bouwens
Producer(s)| Hans Bouwens
Music video
"Santa Lucia by Night" on YouTube

"Santa Lucia By Night" is a 1985 song written by Dutch musician George Baker (under his real name, Johannes Bouwens) and first recorded and released by his band, George Baker Selection. The single of the group's thirteenth same name studio album—was released with instrumental version at the B-side.

It is their second biggest hit throughout Europe.[1][2][3]

## Personnel

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* George Baker – lead vocals, music, lyrics, producer
* Nelleke Brzoskowsky – female vocals
* George Thé – guitar and bass
* Jan Hop – drums
* John Tilly – engineered and mixed
* John Solleveld – remix

## Charts

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Chart (1985)  | Peak
position

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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] | 12
Germany (Official German Charts)[5] | 31
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] | 7
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 4

## References

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1. ^ "Official Belgian, Dutch and German singles charts". 13 November 2023.
2. ^ "Santa Lucia By Night - Official Album release". 13 November 2023.
3. ^ "Santa Lucia By Night - Official Single release". 13 November 2023.
4. ^ "George Baker Selection – Santa Lucia by Night" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
5. ^ "George Baker Selection – Santa Lucia by Night" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
6. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – George Baker Selection" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
7. ^ "George Baker Selection – Santa Lucia by Night" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.

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George Baker Selection

* Johannes Bouwens (George Baker)

Studio albums|

* Little Green Bag
* Love in the World
* Now
* Holy Day
* Hot Baker
* Paloma Blanca
* A Song for You
* River Song
* Summer Melody
* Paradise Island
* Santa Lucia By Night
* Viva America
* Dreamboat

Extended plays|

* Midnight
* Morning Sky
* Sing a Song of Love

Live albums|

*   *   *   *   *

Compilations|

* Greatest Hits
* 5 Jaar Hits
* The Best of Baker
* Het Beste Van The George Baker Selection
* Het Complete Hitoverzicht

Tours|

*   *   *   *   *   *   *   *

Singles|

* "Little Green Bag"
* "Dear Ann"
* "I Wanna Love You"
* "Baby Blue"
* "Paloma Blanca"
* "Rose Marie"
* "Midnight"
* "Over and Over"
* "Nathalie"
* "Beautiful Rose"
* "Santa Lucia by Night"

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* Discography

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