Van Morrison - Here Comes the Night Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'Here Comes the Night'?

   'Here Comes the Night' was written by Bert Berns, who was also known as Bert Russell. He was a talented songwriter and producer whose life was tragically cut short in 1967 at the age of 38 by a fatal heart attack.

2. When was 'Here Comes the Night' by Van Morrison's band Them released?

   Them’s version of 'Here Comes the Night' was released in March 1965. It became a hit, charting at No. 2 in the UK and No. 24 in the US.

3. Who played guitar on Them's recording of 'Here Comes the Night'?

   Jimmy Page, who would later become famous as a member of Led Zeppelin, played guitar on the arrangement of 'Here Comes the Night' by Them.

4. Why were the members of Them disappointed before the release of their version of 'Here Comes the Night'?

   The members of Them were disappointed because Decca Records decided to rush-release a version of 'Here Comes the Night' by Lulu in November 1964, months before Them’s version was released. Lulu's recording only reached No. 50 on the UK charts and did not chart in the US.

5. What notable TV appearances did Them make after the release of 'Here Comes the Night'?

   After the release of 'Here Comes the Night', Them made TV appearances on popular shows like 'Ready Steady Go!' and 'Top of the Pops', although Van Morrison remarked that the band wasn't meant for such shows where they had to mime and lip sync.

6. What was the peak chart position of 'Here Comes the Night' in Ireland?

   'Here Comes the Night' peaked at No. 2 on the Irish Singles Chart. As of 2020, it remains the highest-charting single for Van Morrison in both the United Kingdom and Ireland.