Take Me Home Tonight
Encyclopedia
"Take Me Home Tonight" is a song by American
rock singer Eddie Money
, from his album Can't Hold Back
, released in 1986. It was released as a single and reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100
and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks
. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
. The song has Spector singing the chorus from The Ronettes
' hit, "Be My Baby
", (on which Spector sang lead vocals) after Money sings "just like Ronnie sang." When questioned about the song, the band stated that it was inspired by an unknown person named "Garth," who, as childhood friend of the bandmembers, was constantly looking to sleep over at other people's houses. Other sources say it relates to Producer Jacob Dooley's obsession with convincing the drunkest girl in the bar to take him back to her house.
recorded a cover of the song; it is available exclusively as a bonus track on the Wal-Mart re-release of their album Extreme Behavior
. There is a cover by Jamestown Story
featuring Breanne Duren on his album Love vs. Life. Every Avenue
and Juliet Simms
covered the song for the compilation Punk Goes Classic Rock
in 2010. Additionally, Adam Goren
of Atom And His Package used the chorus of the song during the bridge of his song, "Punk Rock Academy".
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rock singer Eddie Money
Eddie Money
Eddie Money is an American rock guitarist, saxophonist and singer-songwriter who found success in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of Top 40 hits and platinum albums...
, from his album Can't Hold Back
Can't Hold Back (Eddie Money album)
Can't Hold Back is Eddie Money's sixth album, released in 1986. It contains the hit single "Take Me Home Tonight".-Track listing:# "Take Me Home Tonight " - 3:32...
, released in 1986. It was released as a single and reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks
Mainstream Rock Tracks
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue...
. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
Characteristics
The song starts with a synth playing and is then joined by a guitar playing the same notes. This song was recorded in a duet with Ronnie SpectorRonnie Spector
Veronica Yvette "Ronnie" Spector is an American rock and roll and popular music vocalist, and was the lead singer of the 1960s hit-making girl group, The Ronettes, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. She is known as the "original bad girl of rock and roll."-Personal...
. The song has Spector singing the chorus from The Ronettes
The Ronettes
The Ronettes were a 1960s girl group from New York City, best known for their work with producer Phil Spector. The group consisted of lead singer Veronica Bennett ; her older sister, Estelle Bennett; and their cousin Nedra Talley...
' hit, "Be My Baby
Be My Baby
"Be My Baby" is a 1963 single written by Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich, performed by The Ronettes and produced by Spector. When released as a single, the song reached #2 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles Chart and #4 on the UK's Record Retailer...
", (on which Spector sang lead vocals) after Money sings "just like Ronnie sang." When questioned about the song, the band stated that it was inspired by an unknown person named "Garth," who, as childhood friend of the bandmembers, was constantly looking to sleep over at other people's houses. Other sources say it relates to Producer Jacob Dooley's obsession with convincing the drunkest girl in the bar to take him back to her house.
Music video
The video, shot entirely in black and white, opens with Eddie alone with a metal ladder and a folding chair on an otherwise empty stage. He performs to an absent audience, and Ronnie Spector is seen in a make-up room during cut-aways. Ronnie's face isn't completely revealed until about three-quarters of the way through the video. Interestingly, the two are never together on the stage through the entire video, although they do appear in frame together several times, as Money sings on stage and Spector dances up a walkway leading to the stage.Cover versions
The song has been covered by several artists. Rock band HinderHinder
Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe Garvey, and singer Austin Winkler. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.-Formation and early history:...
recorded a cover of the song; it is available exclusively as a bonus track on the Wal-Mart re-release of their album Extreme Behavior
Extreme Behavior
Extreme Behavior is the debut album of rock band Hinder. It was released in 2005 by Universal Records to almost universally negative reviews, before going platinum in September 2006. All songs were co-written by Brian Howes, except for "Shoulda," which was co-written with Brian Howes and Social Code...
. There is a cover by Jamestown Story
Jamestown Story
Jamestown Story is an American acoustic indie rock band from Duluth, Minnesota. The band was formed in 2003 as And Then I Turned Seven and changed their name on the first of January 2007...
featuring Breanne Duren on his album Love vs. Life. Every Avenue
Every Avenue
-History:Every Avenue formed in Marysville, Michigan in 2003. Early on, they changed lead singers, and the former lead singer James Beesley later became the group's tour manager, and is currently working with former drummer Mike Govaere. They self-released two EPs in 2004 and 2006 before signing to...
and Juliet Simms
Juliet Simms
Juliet Simms is a singer/songwriter. She is the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the band Automatic Loveletter.-Early life:...
covered the song for the compilation Punk Goes Classic Rock
Punk Goes Classic Rock
Punk Goes Classic Rock is the ninth album in the Punk Goes... series, released by Fearless Records. It was released on April 27, 2010. This also features Your Love by The Outfield for the second time to be covered. And also has a Bonus Sampler CD with it...
in 2010. Additionally, Adam Goren
Adam Goren
Adam Goren is a musician, best known as the sole member of the synthpunk band Atom and His Package.-Background and career:...
of Atom And His Package used the chorus of the song during the bridge of his song, "Punk Rock Academy".
Chart positions
| Charts (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
4 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue... |
1 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 15 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 43 |