George Benson's "Give Me the Night"

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January 30, 2025 • 72 mins

Are you ready to get smooth One Song Nation? Join Diallo and LUXXURY as they break down George Benson’s “Give Me the Night,” a song that helped usher in a wave of jazz-influenced pop music in the 1980’s. The guys talk about the dream team of producer Quincy Jones and songwriter Rod Temperton, George Benson’s unparalleled ability to play the guitar, scat and roller skate backwards, and why this song is an anthem for sexy uncles everywhere. Plus, if you can help Diallo figure out the identity of a song that’s been stuck in his head for decades, he might buy you dinner! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/OneSong today. Have you ever dreamed of starting a business? Go to TailorBrands.com/podcast35 for 35% off all Tailor Brands services today. Get to Insurify.com to compare car insurance quotes in real-time and start saving today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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