Boogie Nights (song)


"Boogie Nights" is a 1977 single by international funk-disco group Heatwave. It was written by keyboardist Rod Temperton, and was included on Heatwave's debut album, Too Hot to Handle. Harpist Carla Skanger played harp and American actor and singer Clarke Peters performed backing vocals on the recording.

History

The song became one of the best-known disco songs by a British group and charted at #2 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, "Boogie Nights" also peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 behind "You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone. The song also appeared on US Billboard R&B and dance charts during 1977. The song would reach number 1 in New Zealand. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
In the United Kingdom, the song was number two, and entered on March 5, 1977, only behind Leo Sayer with "When I Need You".
The song has been covered many times by artists such as KC and the Sunshine Band, Will to Power, 911 and The Weather Girls. British boy-band Blue also performed the song in their live shows.
The song made an appearance in the films Eyes of Laura Mars, Summer of Sam and The Stud, though it was not featured in the 1997 film Boogie Nights, the title of which was named after the song. Apparently the group's lead singer, Johnnie Wilder Jr., a devout born-again Christian, refused to allow the song in the film because it was about dancing, not pornography.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Sales and certifications

Sonia version

In 1992, British singer Sonia released a version of the song, produced by Mark Taylor and Tracy Ackerman for Sonia's third studio album Better the Devil You Know in 1993. The song was released in August 1992 and peaked at #30 in the UK Charts in September. The single's B-side was "My Light" which also appeared on the album.

Formats and track listings

Cassette Single
  1. "Boogie Nights" - 3:40
  2. "My Light" - 3:55
CD Single
  1. "Boogie Nights" - 3:40
  2. "Boogie Nights" - 5:42
  3. "My Light" - 3:55
7" Single
  1. "Boogie Nights" - 3:40
  2. "My Light" - 3:55
12" Single
  1. "Boogie Nights" - 5:42
  2. "Boogie Nights"
  3. "My Light" - 3:55