"Tonite Is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love" (sometimes spelt at "Tonight" rather than "Tonite") is a song by

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rock band April Wine. The song was written in 1974 by lead singer Myles Goodwyn and was released in 1975 as the second

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from the band's album ''

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'' (1975). The song was popular in

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in 1975, peaking at number 5 on the

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. It has remained one of April Wine's most popular songs.

Content

"Tonite Is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love" has a mid-range tempo, and simple lyrics that talk about a man and woman meeting for the first time at the beginning of

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, and the woman states to the man that "tonight is a wonderful time to fall in love".

Chart positions

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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