Nights in Harlem


"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. The uptempo song served as the album's lead single. Following its release, it peaked number 4 on Billboards Adult R&B Songs.
A "Darkchild remix" version appears as the final track on I Know.

Critical reception

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."

Track listing

;US CD Single
  1. "Nights In Harlem" feat. Precise
  2. "Nights In Harlem" feat. Guru
  3. "Nights In Harlem"
  4. "Nights In Harlem"
  5. "Nights In Harlem" feat. Guru
;UK Vinyl 12" Single
  1. A1 "Nights In Harlem" -5:25
  2. A2 "Nights In Harlem" -4:09
  3. B1 "Nights In Harlem" -4:23
  4. B2 "Nights In Harlem" -4:36

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