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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

In the Still of the Night

By Bill Lamb, About.com Guide

The definitive version of this song is by the doo-wop group the Five Satins. Boyz II Men updated the song with their top 10 pop version in 1993.

Performer

Ace Young - March 21, 2006

Songwriter

Fred Parris

Notable Recorded Versions

  • The Five Satins - #24 Pop (1956) (Listen)
  • Boyz II Men - #3 Pop (1993) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

In the still of the night
I held you, held you tight
’cause I love, love you so
Promise I’ll never let you go

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