From American Songwriter · Em Casalena · · 1m 10s
Night Owls Unite: Classic Rock All-Night Songs
Three classic rock songs about staying up late.
In brief
Three classic rock songs about staying up late. KISS, Rainbow, and Elton John each wrote songs about all-night parties and staying up late. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
KISS: Rock And Roll All Nite
KISS released 'Rock And Roll All Nite' in 1975 from their album 'Dressed To Kill'.
“I wanna rock and roll all night and party every day!”
Rainbow: All Night Long
Rainbow released 'All Night Long' in 1980 from their album 'Down to Earth'.
“You’re walking up with your eyes on me / It’s looking good, but I just don’t know / I need a girl who can keep her head all night long.”
Elton John: Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting
Elton John released 'Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting' in 1973 from his album 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'.
“Oh, don’t give us none of your aggravation / We had it with your discipline / Oh, Saturday night’s alright for fighting / Get a little action in.”
KISS Song Chart History
The studio version peaked at No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, while the live version peaked at No. 12.
Rainbow Song Chart History
In the US, 'All Night Long' peaked 10 slots shy of the Hot 100, but it was a Top 10 hit in the UK and Ireland.
Elton John Song Chart History
Elton John's song reached No. 12 on the Hot 100 and No. 7 on the UK Singles chart.
What matters most
KISS, Rainbow, and Elton John each wrote songs about all-night parties and staying up late.
