<P> `` In the Still of the Night '' , also subsequently titled `` In the Still of the Nite '' , is a song written by Fred Parris and recorded by his Five Satins . While only a moderate hit when first released ( peaking at # 24 on the national pop charts ) , it has received considerable airplay over the years and is notable as one of the best known doo - wop songs , recorded by artists such as Boyz II Men and Debbie Gibson . It is heard in several films , such as The Buddy Holly Story and Dirty Dancing . </P>
<P> `` In the Still of the Night '' , also subsequently titled `` In the Still of the Nite '' , is a song written by Fred Parris and recorded by his Five Satins . While only a moderate hit when first released ( peaking at # 24 on the national pop charts ) , it has received considerable airplay over the years and is notable as one of the best known doo - wop songs , recorded by artists such as Boyz II Men and Debbie Gibson . It is heard in several films , such as The Buddy Holly Story and Dirty Dancing . </P>
who wrote in the still of the night
who wrote in the still of the night
Fred Parris
Fred Parris