About the song
Frank Sinatra’s 1966 album *Strangers in the Night* represents a significant moment in the legendary singer’s storied career. This album not only marked Sinatra’s return to the top of the pop album charts but also solidified the comeback he had started the previous year. By blending popular hits with classic show tunes and standards, Sinatra created a musical bridge between the jazz-oriented big band era and the contemporary pop sound of the 1960s.
The album stands out as Sinatra’s fifth and final release to reach number one on the US Pop Albums Chart. Its title track, “Strangers in the Night,” achieved the same success on the pop singles charts, becoming one of his most famous songs. Another standout from the album, “Summer Wind,” has become a staple in Sinatra’s repertoire and has appeared in numerous films and television shows over the years.
The success of *Strangers in the Night* was further recognized at the 1967 Grammy Awards, where Sinatra won two Grammys for the title track, including Record of the Year and Best Male Vocal Performance. The album also earned accolades for its arrangement by Ernie Freeman and its engineering by Eddie Brackett and Lee Herschberg. Notably, this album was the last Sinatra recorded with his long-time arranger and conductor, Nelson Riddle, making it a significant entry in his discography.
*Strangers in the Night* has been certified platinum, signifying over a million copies sold in the US, a rare achievement for a solo studio album by Sinatra, apart from his Christmas albums. In 2010, the album was reissued as a “Deluxe Edition,” featuring three bonus tracks and a slight audio remix, offering fans a fresh perspective on this classic work.
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Lyrics
Strangers in the night exchanging glances
Wondering in the night
What were the chances we’d be sharing love
Before the night was through
Something in your eyes was so inviting
Something in your smile was so exciting
Something in my heart
Told me I must have you
Strangers in the night
Two lonely people we were strangers in the night
Up to the moment
When we said our first hello
Little did we know
Love was just a glance away
A warm embracing dance away, and
Ever since that night we’ve been together
Lovers at first sight, in love forever
It turned out so right
For strangers in the night
Love was just a glance away
A warm embracing dance away
Ever since that night we’ve been together
Lovers at first sight, in love forever
It turned out so right
For strangers in the night