"Nighttime Lover" is an R&B song by American duo The System, from the 1987 album '' Don't Disturb This Groove''. The song was written by the group's members, David Frank and

Mic Murphy Michael Austin "Mic" Murphy (born January 9, 1958) is an American musician, lead singer of the successful 1980s synth R&B duo the System. He is well known for singing the group's biggest hit, " Don't Disturb This Groove," a 1987 US #4 Pop and #1 ...

. In 1987, the smooth, urban-infused tune reached number seven on the

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R&B Singles chart.

Track listing

1987 release

;12" vinyl * US: Atlantic / DMD-1067

Personnel

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and Background vocals * David Frank:

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* Paul Pesco:

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*Andy Snitzer: Sax solo *B.J. Nelson, Audrey Wheeler, Dolette McDonald: Backing vocals *New West Horns: Horns The System- ''Don't Disturb this Groove'' vinyl LP liner notes. Accessed 9-25-2011.

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 1987 singles The System (band) songs Songs written by David Frank (musician) Songs written by Mic Murphy 1987 songs Atlantic Records singles