Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?
Steve Winwood · 1988
18 min · 3 tracks · classical · jazz fusion · progressive rock
Lush synths and soulful vocals intertwine to create an atmospheric exploration of night-time longing.
Don't You Know What the Night Can Do? is a single by Steve Winwood, released in 1988. Lush synths and soulful vocals intertwine to create an atmospheric exploration of night-time longing. The title track, 'Don’t You Know What the Night Can Do?', became a significant hit, reaching number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album is notable for its blend of pop sensibilities with Winwood's classic rock influences, helping bridge his earlier work with contemporary sounds of the late '80s, thus influencing a generation of artists in the blue-eyed soul genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Don't You Know What the Night Can Do? sound like?
Lush synths and soulful vocals intertwine to create an atmospheric exploration of night-time longing. Rooted in classical and jazz fusion.
What makes Don't You Know What the Night Can Do? by Steve Winwood notable?
The title track, 'Don’t You Know What the Night Can Do?', became a significant hit, reaching number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album is notable for its blend of pop sensibilities with Winwood's classic rock influences, helping bridge his earlier work with contemporary sounds of the late '80s, thus influencing a generation of artists in the blue-eyed soul genre. By 1988, Steve Winwood was riding a wave of commercial success following his acclaimed album 'Back in the High Life' (1986). This release came as a remix and extended version of the title track, showcasing his evolution into a more polished sound while maintaining his blues and rock roots. It marked his continued relevance in the pop landscape after a decade of impactful music.
How many songs are on Don't You Know What the Night Can Do??
Don't You Know What the Night Can Do? has 3 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Don’t You Know What the Night Can Do? (remix) Standout 4:25
- 2 Don’t You Know What the Night Can Do? (extended 12″ mix) Standout 10:03
- 3 Roll With It Standout 4:30
Release Date
August 20, 1988
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
18 min 58 sec
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