Elvis Presley - City By Night

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A Bill Giant / Bernie Baum / Florence Kay song written for Elvis to record in Los Angeles in June 1966---the band laid down the instrumentals at Radio Recorders on June 28th, Elvis overdubbed his vocals at the MGM Recording Stage two days later---destination the Double Trouble soundtrack ---in the film, additional instruments were overdubbed.

The song has since appeared on the Double Features and FTD releases for th movie---the FTD one features an alternate take.

When shadows beckon on dim-lit avenues
Night people hear the call
From hidden alleys, secret rendezvous
They come out one and all

The city by night I'm wide awake
It never sleeps make no mistake

Whatever sets off the spark
A magic glow lights the dark
Then I'm intrigued by the sight
Of the city by night

Those crowded nightclubs, those picturesque cafes
Are scenes no one forgets
And I'm enchanted, music softly plays
By dancing silhouettes

The city by night I'm wide awake
It never sleeps make no mistake

The evening's full of surprise
Its magic opens my eyes
And I'm intrigued by the sight

Of the city by night, yeah

Songwriters
BILL GIANT, BERNIE BAUM, FLORENCE KAYE