"Tonight" is the 1999 debut single of New Zealand
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TrueBliss
TrueBliss were a New Zealand pop girl group formed in April 1999. The band were formed on the popular television show '' Popstars'', which aired on TVNZ's TV2 channel for nine weeks in the search for a new girl group. TrueBliss were the first e ...
, the first ever group to be formed under the ''
Popstars'' banner, as part of the 1999
TVNZ
, type = Crown entity
, industry = Broadcast television
, num_locations = New Zealand
, location = Auckland, New Zealand
, area_served = Nationally (New Zealand) and some Pacific Island nations such as the Cook Islands, Fiji, and the So ...
series. "Tonight" debuted at number one on the
New Zealand Singles Chart, remained in the top 40 for 10 weeks and was certified platinum for sales of over 10,000 copies.
Background
"Tonight" was written and produced by
Silver Scroll
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-winning songwriter Anthony Ioasa as part of the ''Popstars'' television programme. The single included a
karaoke version of the song and a cover of the 1992
Kylie Minogue
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song "
Closer". The song was also the opening track on TrueBliss' debut album ''Dream''.
Music video
A music video was made for the single, directed by Andy Gale. It features TrueBliss at a slumber party, relaxing on a beach, hanging out on the street, eating at a diner, and dancing by a pool. The making of the music video was shown as part of ''Popstars''.
Track listings
CD single
# "Tonight" (Radio Edit) — 3:48
# "Tonight" (Karaoke Version) — 3:48
# "
Closer" — 1:55
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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External links
"Tonight" music video at NZ On Screen 1999 debut singles
Number-one singles in New Zealand
1999 songs
Columbia Records singles