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Because The Night was a rock song written by Bruce Springsteen, and first made popular in 1978 when Patti Smith Group hit number 8 with her live version of the song. In 1987, Bruce Springsteen reached number 4 rock with his live version. Finally, the most popular version, also by a rock group and also live, was by 10,000 Maniacs, which reached number 2 on the pop chart and number 18 rock too.
Later versions of the song were done by dance artists.

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Because The Night was a rock song written by Bruce Springsteen, and first made popular in 1978 when Patti Smith Group hit number 8 with her live version of the song. In 1987, Bruce Springsteen reached number 4 rock with his live version. Finally, the most popular version, also by a rock group and also live, was by 10,000 Maniacs, which reached number 2 on the pop chart and number 18 rock too.
Later versions of the song were done by dance artists.

Song List for Because The Night

brown # = weekly rock chart peak blue # = pop chart peak

1

Because The Night

Jun 1978

Patti Smith Group

2

Because The Night LIVE

Jan 1987

Bruce Springsteen

3

Because The Night

Dec 1992

Co.Ro Featuring Tarlisa

4

Because The Night LIVE

Jan 1994

5

Because The Night

Nov 2002

Jan Wayne

6

Because The Night

Aug 2008