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

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. Written by Gary Smith, Frank Sullivan and

Jim Peterik James Michael Peterik ( ; born November 11, 1950) is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the founder of the rock band Survivor, as vocalist and songwriter of "Vehicle" by the Ides of March, and as co-writer of the anthem " ...

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, it is the title song of 38 Special's third album, '' Rockin' into the Night''. The song reached number 43 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Don Barnes Richard Donald Barnes (born December 3, 1952) is an American rock vocalist and guitarist and one of the founding members of the Southern rock band 38 Special. Barnes performed lead vocals on nearly all of the group's biggest hits, including " ...

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 Ron Nevison 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

{{Authority control 1979 songs 1980 singles 38 Special (band) songs A&M Records singles Songs written by Jim Peterik