Peak
24
Weeks
10
Score
1,293
Chart Year
1965
This song was written by Bert Berns and was released as a single in 1965 with "All For Myself" as the B-side. It was the biggest hit for Them, who were from Belfast, Ireland but still considered part of the "British Invasion." Van Morrison was Them's lead singer. He left the band in 1966 to pursue a solo career, and Them changed their name to The Belfast Gypsies and released one album before reverting back to their original name. They released four more albums before splitting. Bert Berns (a.k.a. Bert Russell) was a talented songwriter and producer whose life was tragically cut short in 1967 at the age of 38 by a fatal heart attack. Among his writing credits are "Twist And Shout" (Isley Brothers, The Beatles), "Hang On Sloopy" (The McCoys), "Piece Of My Heart" (Erma Franklin, Janis Joplin), and "Tell Him" (the Exciters). His production credits include Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" and "Under The Boardwalk" by The Drifters.
Whoa, here it comes Here comes the night Here comes the night Whoa whoa whoa yeah I could see right out my window Walkin' down the street, my girl With another guy His arm around her Like it used to be with me Whoa, it makes me want to die Yeah yeah yeah Well, here it comes Here comes the night Here comes the night Whoa whoa whoa whoa yeah There they go It's funny how they look so good together Wonder what is wrong with me Why can't I, accept the fact she's chosen him And simply let them be Whoa whoa whoa Well, here it comes Here comes the night Here comes the night Whoa whoa whoa yeah She's with him he's turning down the lights And now he's holding her The way I used to do I could see, her closing her eyes And tellin' him lies Exactly like she told me, too Yeah yeah yeah Well, here it comes Here comes the night The long, the long and lonely night Night, night, night, night, night, night Whoa, here comes the night
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 29, 1965 | 74 | 52 |
| 2 | Jun 5, 1965 | 64 | 62 |
| 3 | Jun 12, 1965 | 53 | 73 |
| 4 | Jun 19, 1965 | 45 | 81 |
| 5 | Jun 26, 1965 | 33 | 93 |
| 6 | Jul 3, 1965 | 28 | 98 |
| 7 | Jul 10, 1965 | 26 | 100 |
| 8 | Jul 17, 1965 | 24 | 102 |
| 9 | Jul 24, 1965 | 24 | 102 |
| 10 | Jul 31, 1965 | 33 | 93 |