“In The Still of the Night,” penned by Fred Parris and recorded by his group, The Five Satins, is a song that resonates with timeless emotion. Although it was only a moderate hit upon its initial release, the track has since gained iconic status, becoming one of the most beloved doo-wop songs of all time. It’s been covered by various artists, including Boyz II Men and Debbie Gibson, and has found its way into several films.
This classic tune was written in 1955 by Parris in the basement of a local church. The video below offers a glimpse of the song performed live in the film Sweet Beat. The song’s popularity soared even further when it was featured on the 1987 soundtrack for Dirty Dancing. In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine honored “In The Still of the Night” by ranking it 90th on their list of the Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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