| Desert Night | |
| Cover: | Desert Night by Rufus.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | RÜFÜS DU SOL |
| Album: | Atlas |
| Length: | 4:35 |
| Label: | Sweat It Out |
| Producer: |
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| Prev Title: | Take Me |
| Prev Year: | 2013 |
| Next Title: | Tonight |
| Next Year: | 2013 |
"Desert Night" is a song by Australian alternative dance group RÜFÜS DU SOL. The song was released on 21 June 2013 as the second single from the group's debut studio album, Atlas (2013). The song peaked at number 67 in June 2013.
Your EDM said "Desert Nights" "...layers wistful vocals over a combination of supple pads, horns, and percussive instruments to create an emotional blend of genres."[1] Ivan Zuniga from Ear Milk said "The original mix of "Desert Night" has a smooth danceable beat mixed with a catchy indie tempo that flows well with the soft vocals."[2]
The music video was directed by Katzki and released on 20 June 2013.[3]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA Chart)[4] | 67 | |
| Australian Independent (AIR)[5] | 4 |
| Version | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Radio edit | 21 June 2013[6] | Digital download | Sweat It Out | SWEATDS084 | |
| Australia | Remixes | 5 July 2013[7] | Digital download | Sweat It Out | SWEATDS095 | |
| United States | Digital single | 28 January 2014[8] | Digital download | Sweat It Out / Sony Music | ||
| United Kingdom | Digital single | 23 February 2014[9] | Digital download | Sweat It Out / Sony |