“In The Still Of The Night” is a song written by Fred Parris and recorded by his group, Five Satins. Initially, it was a moderate hit, but over the years, it has gained substantial airplay and is now considered one of the best doo-wop songs in the world.
The song has been covered by many artists, including Boyz II Men and Debbie Gibson, and has been featured in several movies.
Parris wrote this classic in 1955 in the basement of a local church.
The track’s popularity surged when it was featured on the 1987 soundtrack for “Dirty Dancing”.
In 2010, Rolling Stone ranked the song at the 90th spot on their list of the Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
