Artist: Phil Collins
Video: From YouTube.
It is appropriate that "One More Night" follows "Sussudio" immediately on this countdown, because these two songs are forever linked. Not only are they from the same album, but both songs also soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985.
"One More Night" is a beautiful slow song, a plaintive plea for another chance with a lover. It is the soft, understated yin to the bold, dominant yang of "Sussudio". I was surprised to learn that it was actually the first single released from the "No Jacket Required" album. To go with a ballad right out of the gate, it shows there must have been a really strong feeling about it.
Phil Collins is the most prolific artist on the MTV Top 100 Music Video Countdown, with five videos. Three solo efforts and two duets. In that aspect he stands alone. He was truly a hit machine in 1985.
I distinctly remember this song played during a montage of college basketball highlights around NCAA tournament time. The idea was that any team losing a game would be eliminated from further competition, so they just wanted to play again, "one more night". It was odd to hear a slow song as the backdrop to sports highlights.
The video represents yet another linkage with "Sussudio", as both videos appear to take place in the same bar. He appears to be wearing the same suit and tie, only now it is after closing time. The scene is dimly lit, encouraging quiet reflection.
And yeah, I used practically the same picture for both songs. You try finding different pictures representing those two.
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