Tonight (TrueBliss song) explained

Tonight
Cover:TrueBliss - Tonight cover art.jpg
Type:single
Artist:TrueBliss
Album:Dream
B-Side:Closer
Released:1999
Recorded:Air Force Studios, Auckland, March 1999
Genre:Pop
Label:Columbia
Producer:Anthony Ioasa
Next Title:Number One
Next Year:1999

"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 on the New Zealand Singles Chart, remained in the top 40 for 10 weeks and was certified platinum for sales of over 10,000 copies.

Background

"Tonight" was written and produced by Silver Scroll-winning songwriter Anthony Ioasa[1] as part of the Popstars television programme.[2] The single included a karaoke version of the song and a cover of the 1992 Kylie Minogue song "Closer".[3] The song was also the opening track on TrueBliss' debut album Dream.[4]

Music video

A music video was made for the single, directed by Andy Gale.[5] 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.[6]

Track listings

CD single

  1. "Tonight" (Radio Edit) — 3:48
  2. "Tonight" (Karaoke Version) — 3:48
  3. "Closer" — 1:55

Charts

Year-end charts

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silver Scroll Award. APRA NZ. 7 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Anthony Ioasa Discography. Audio Culture. 7 October 2013.
  3. Web site: TrueBliss – Tonight. Discogs. 7 October 2013.
  4. Web site: TrueBliss – Dream. Discogs. 7 October 2013.
  5. Web site: TRUE BLISS. TONIGHT. Film Archive. 7 October 2013.
  6. Web site: Tonight. NZ On Screen. 7 October 2013.
  7. Web site: End of Year Charts 1999. Recorded Music NZ. 21 November 2019.