"Rockin' into the Night" is a song by American band

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. Written by Gary Smith, Frank Sullivan and

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, it is the title song of 38 Special's third album, ''

Rockin' into the Night ''Rockin' into the Night'' is the third studio album by the Southern rock band 38 Special, released in 1979. The title track, written by three members of Survivor, became the band's first big hit (peaking at #43 during a nine-week run on the ''B ...

''. The song reached number 43 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

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sang lead vocals on the song.

History

The song was written by

members Gary Smith, Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterik, for their band to perform on their first album, ''

''. Producer

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felt the song was not right for the record, and the rough mix was given to 38 Special's manager, Mark Spector. The band re-recorded the tune and became 38 Special's first hit.

References

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