Tonight (TrueBliss song)
| "Tonight" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Closer" |
"Tonight" is the 1999 debut single of New Zealand girl group TrueBliss, the first ever group to be formed under the Popstars banner, as part of the 1999 TVNZ series. "Tonight" debuted at number one in the New Zealand charts, remained in the top 40 for 10 weeks,[1] and was certified platinum.[2]
Background
"Tonight" was written and produced by Silver Scroll-winning songwriter Anthony Ioasa[3] as part of the Popstars television programme.[4] The single included a karaoke version of the song and a cover of the 1992 Kylie Minogue song "Closer".[5] The song was also the opening track on TrueBliss' debut album Dream.[6]
Music video
A music video was made for the single, directed by Andy Gale.[7] 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.[8]
Track listings
- CD single
- "Tonight" (Radio Edit) — 3:48
- "Tonight" (Karaoke Version) — 3:48
- "Closer" — 1:55
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[1] | 1 |
References
- ^ a b "TrueBliss – Tonight". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "TrueBliss Profile". Audio Culture. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Silver Scroll Award". APRA NZ. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Anthony Ioasa Discography". Audio Culture. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "TrueBliss – Tonight". Discogs. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "TrueBliss – Dream". Discogs. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "TRUE BLISS. TONIGHT". Film Archive. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Tonight". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 7 October 2013.