"Give Me the Night" is a song recorded by American jazz and R&B musician George Benson, which he released from his 1980 studio album of the same title. It was written and composed by Heatwave's keyboard player Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones. Patti Austin provides the backing and scat vocals that are heard throughout, and one of Benson's fellow jazz guitarists, Lee Ritenour, also performs on the selection. The song was a commercial success, and was Benson's first single to hit number one on the US Billboard Soul Singles chart. It also peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it his most successful pop entry. It also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Disco Singles chart and at number seven in the UK Singles Chart, where it ties with "In Your Eyes" as his highest charting single. Track listing Warner Bros. WBS 49505 (US, 7") "Give Me the Night" "Dinorah, Dinorah" Qwest/Warner Bros. K 17673 (UK, 7") "Give Me the Night" "Breezin'" Warner Bros. LV 40 (US, 12") "Give Me the Night" (long version) "The World Is a Ghetto" "Breezin'" Personnel George Benson – guitar, lead vocals Lee Ritenour – guitar Abraham Laboriel – bass guitar John Robinson – drums Herbie Hancock – electric piano Richard Tee – synthesizer bass Michael Boddicker – synthesizer Paulinho da Costa – percussion Patti Austin, Diva Gray, Jocelyn Brown, Tom Bahler, Jim Gilstrap – background vocals Jerry Hey – trumpet, string and horn arrangements Kim Hutchcroft, Larry Williams – saxophone, flute Quincy Jones – producer, rhythm arrangements Rod Temperton – rhythm and vocal arrangements Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Uses and samples The song was covered by singer Randy Crawford for her 1995 album Naked & True. The song is used as a sample in "Je danse le Mia" by French hip hop band IAM. The song is parodied as "Le Casse de Brice" in the French film Brice de Nice. See also List of number-one R&B singles of 1980 (U.S.) References 1980 singles 1980 songs Disco songs George Benson songs Song recordings produced by Quincy Jones Songs written by Rod Temperton Warner Records singles