INTO THE NIGHT Drum Cover, Benny Mardones, Excellent HD Quality

Song: "Into The Night" (82 BPM)
Artist: Benny Mardones
Album: Never Run, Never Hide
Label: Polydor Records
Buy It: www.amazon.com/...
1980 Polydor recording members
Barry Mraz - Producer, Engineer
Benny Mardones - Vocals, Vocals (Background), Main Performer
Sandy Gennaro - Drums
Bobby Messano - Guitar
Kinny Landrum - Keyboards
Robert Tepper - Vocals (Background)
Leigh Foxx - Bass
Ron Bloom - Guitar
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ LYRICS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
She's just 16 years old
Leave her alone, they say
Separated by fools
Who don't know what love is yet
But I want you to know
If I could fly
I'd pick you up
I'd take you into the night
And show you a love
Like you've never seen, ever seen
It's like having a dream
Where nobody has a heart
It's like having it all
And watching it fall apart
And I would wait till the end
Of time for you
And do it again, it's true
I can't measure my love
There's nothing to compare it to
But I want you to know
If I could fly
I'd pick you up
I'd take you into the night
And show you a love
Oh, if I could fly
I'd pick you up
I'd take you into the night
And show you a love
Like you've never seen, ever seen
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh, oh
If I could fly
I'd pick you up
I'd take you into the night
And show you a love
Oh, if I could fly
I'd pick you up
And take you into the night
Oh (Into the night)
(Fly to the night)
(Fly to the night)
If I could fly
I'd pick you up
And into the night (Into the night)
(Into the night)
I'd pick you up
(Fly to the night)
(Into the night)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
† RIP Benny Mardones (1946 - 2020).
Extra: "Into The Night", written by Benny Mardones and Robert Tepper, was originally released in 1980 and peaked at #11. Then, in 1989, was re-released after a "Where Are They Now?" feature on the Arizona radio station KZZP, which led to renewed interest in the song. The influential program director Scott Shannon added it to his playlist in Los Angeles, and radio stations across the country followed suit. A new version of the song was released, and this time it hit #20 in the US. The song is unusual for being one of only 10 recordings ever to ascend to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 twice.
"Into the Night" just blew up the charts, sold millions of records and it was the song of the summer of 1980.
Statistically it's still the 25th most played song on American radio today.
Concert Toms!!!
My setup: Vintage 1982 TAMA Superstar in Super Mahogany finish
Concert Toms: 8" (tuned to note C), 10" (tuned to note A#), 12" (tuned to note G#), 13" (tuned to note G), 14" (tuned to note F), 16" Floor Tom (tuned to note D#), 18" Floor Tom (tuned to note C)
Snare: 6.5" x 14" Superstar
Kick: 14" x 22" Superstar
Cymbals: Mostly Paiste Red label 2002, Zildjian and Sabian.
Microphones: Sennheiser MD-421 (toms), Shure SM57 (snare), Audix D6 (kick), Sennheiser e614 (overheads).
Preamp: Yamaha n12
DAW: Reaper 4.62 (64-bit)
* Special Thanks to GATORZ sunglasses for the Magnum (Polished Chrome/Grey Lens) I am wearing GATORZ Magnum, model# MAGPOL01 Polished 7075 Billet Aircraft Aluminum Frame/Grey Lens
Link - www.gatorz.com?afmc=4y&

[@allanpope1971]

absoluty brilliant. well done. flawless performance.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks Allan! I've always loved this tune so it's easy for me to play.

[@luizquintao2143]

Brilliant

[@judysmith1820]

@@zerodefectmachineWOW you should be on every s ong you are the best!! Keep playing!

[@kirkslayden834]

7 years later, and you're still bad a**I really admire you dude. I'm 67 and after all the years of not having a drum set. I finally bought about a $5000. Yamaha Drum set because my first wife in 1979. She left me and took my drum set. It took me a lot of years to get back again. We're I wanted to be. But I Never wanted to be in a band I just love playing The drums and listening to music. God bless brother In Jesus name Amen

[@glider208]

It is refreshing to see a drummer being a drummer. I like your choices of songs. They are well written pop songs but still offer a challenge to the drummer. I am tired of the drummers with 100 piece sets trying to play the fastest most odd time signatures. It is always about the groove.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks glider208. I just try to put myself in the drummer's seat and try to play it as I think Sandy might have played it. I've never seen him play it so, it's just a stab in the dark.

[@davidkizis9566]

I DON'T THINK THEY GIVE DRUMMERS THE RECOGNISES THEY DESERVE, WHAT IS A BAND WITHOUT THEM,, I WISH I COULD HAVE THAT MUCH TALENT, NEVER LEAVE THEM IN THE BACKGROUND, ITS NOT ABOUT ONLY YOU ,SINGING, NOTE,,LOOK AT SENA M

[@karlalinnell228]

@@zerodefectmachine your damm GOOD

[@karlalinnell228]

@@zerodefectmachine I mean it

[@adrianrobinson8458]

Genius drummer, his heatwave groove line cover was genius, I have never heard or saw anyone do cover versions as remarkable as this man, MASSIVE RESPECT 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@zerodefectmachine]

No genius, I've just been playing these songs for decades. Even a monkey could do it.

[@MusicBear5150]

Never be ANY other like it! One of the actual greatest songs ever! It's literally timeless💖🎶#IntoTheNight

[@zerodefectmachine]

I feel the same way about it. Even if you stripped out the vocals, the song and melody are beautiful on their own.

[@jennifersieveking705]

My favorite song of all time,you are amazing thank you for sharing!

[@mornaschessel6909]

Me too

[@MM-so6sd]

I keep coming back to this video over and over. It’s something about this drummer! Beautiful song this is and he’s right on point! ❤💯

[@laurac1324]

Someone taught you real well...I could watch you for years even a lifetime!!!

[@judy-hr7tq]

Teaching it is one thing- feeling it, being in it, is what this man does. I could watch him all day long.

[@Flynbrd68]

Man...this dude is phenomenal on these drums! Is he in a famous band? He damn well should be! 👍

[@MM-so6sd]

I agree!

[@judy-hr7tq]

Yes! Agree!

[@uncleal56]

I had the pleasure of seeing 'The Voice' Benny Mardones perform live many times in Syracuse, NY. The first time was at the infamous outdoor show at 'Long Branch Park in 1984, the show that started the love affair between Benny and Central New York. His voice could give you chills on a 90 degree evening as he belted out "Into the Night" in front of thousands of Syracuse fans! Sadly for the last several years he has been battling Parkinson's disease and has had to stop performing in public. His last show was last December at the Turning Stone Casino just outside of Syracuse, NY at his annual Christmas concert. Sadly I wasn't in attendance. I really enjoyed your drum cover to "Into The Night"

[@DaisyAnnabelle65]

Big Al One of the greatest voices in rock!💥💫⭐️🌟

[@stevekrause5931]

The first few times I heard this song when it came out, I assumed the singer was black, so I was shocked when I later discovered he was a white guy.

[@toddtuohey4060]

Benny loved Syracuse right to the end. He always said he thought it was truly his home. He was always 100% respectful to our city, and Syracuse loved him back three fold. RIP Benny.

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

@@toddtuohey4060 What an enviable experience you have had! This is truly one of the best songs ever written and performed!💟

[@memo87562]

by far the best drum cover I have seen. perfect.

[@zerodefectmachine]

+metalmemo1 Thanks, metalmemo1.

[@LUCKYIRISHLADY77]

@@zerodefectmachine Benny just past away Jun29th2020. Great cover. On 🔥

[@tammynichols7007]

Yep

[@jorsonoliveira]

One of the best covers ever!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you, Jorson.

[@TheSusansweeney]

Who is this guy? My God!!! Talk about talent and perfection Wow!!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Great song to drum to. Thanks!

[@tekdawson1474]

Such a gifted drummer Alan, great drum cover to a great song, I'm sure Benny would be smiling down at you right now with his approval.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Man, I hope so. Such a great song and melody.

[@nista67]

Now that, is in the pocket. Superb.

[@acefrehley7657]

As Always Well Done.You are One Hell of a Drummer.👍✌🏼👍✌🏼👍✌🏼👍✌🏼👍✌🏼👍✌🏼

[@mrstinkytit]

Being a drummer myself, I certainly enjoy listening and watching a drummer doing what he does best…….No crazy speed contests, no fancy stick twirling. Just holding down the song in a smooth and precise manner. Well done😎

[@8CountAudio]

Wow this performance is a collision of accuracy, technique, and passion! Matched the power and vibe of this classic song.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you!

[@deborahbbblittle8083]

Back doing my dancing days an you playing like this i would never sit down you kept going and again i just live how much you show your enjoyment of playing can't wait to see your update drum covers

[@tuff47]

Excellent percussion by the drummer! On target.

[@jtmichaelson]

Great sound. Love that snare. Probably one of the better tunings I've heard in a while. And to be honest, it sounds like the original 1980 recording. Flawless and smooth performance. I love when a drummer has that control and knows when to stick to the original and not do stupid fills that throw the flow off. Excellent performance. Mr. Gennaro and Mr. Mardones would be proud. Cheers!

[@carlossanchez7111]

Wow that's a great pleasure to see someone to play this kind of music. Thank you. 👍

[@zerodefectmachine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tonysroomchat4827]

Beat by beat, all correct performance..Love this song

[@martindennis8254]

Excellent..Excellent!!,Drum Cover of a really good '70's song by Heatwave....I love that Tom Tom roll and you're a great drummer for sure my friend..That's a truly hard piece to learn and you didn't miss a beat👍👍

[@natyjulca760]

Into the night es un cĺasico inolvidable de Benny Mardones💙Me encantó 👏👏👏Te felicito. Saludos desde Perú🇵🇪❤🤗

[@exionem]

OUTSTANDING! One of the best 80s songs ever !!! Love from COSTA RICA!

[@acefrehley7657]

Well Done one of my Favorite songs.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌🏼

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks!

[@mymoonams]

Beautiful 🌹❤️R.I.P. Benny Mardones.

[@bobbandopercussion2564]

Absolutely Fantastic !!!

[@timothyroberts8347]

Benny would be proud 👍 excellent job sir

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank ya, sir.

[@tammynichols7007]

Perfectly Perfect ❤❤❤

[@dadolee5069]

The first time I heard into the night was 89 on the second go around, been loving it ever since. He killed that SHIT...

[@zerodefectmachine]

Great song. Great drums.

[@davidkelly1896]

A terrific job to one of the greatest songs recorded. Again, a perfect performance on the drums.

[@Dubailand1555]

Excellent job!

[@crazydave48]

Good job, benny mardones would've been proud

[@iloveNgany]

Great feel. Sitting at home w a broken arm...cant wait to get behind the drums and give this song a go. 6 weeks might as well be forever

[@juanayala3767]

This guy is truly AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonychristiano]

haven't been on youtube in a while Alan ,,, but you are the man !!!!!!!! you just don't cover a song ,, you are 100% correct beat by beat , this is my all time fav along with gino I just wanna stop !!!!!! hats off to you man !!!!!! hope life is treating you well my friend

[@zerodefectmachine]

It's been a while, but I'll be back.

[@tremayne3]

Stunning performance... .majestic tune...wonderful !!!!

[@jjOnes10mine]

Amazing drummer.

[@jimangone5578]

I learn something every time I watch your videos your Technique is awesome!

[@johnnyjohnson157]

God I wish I could do that! You totally nailed it..

[@davidgutierrez1654]

greting from chile, Benny mardones was Chilean, Benito Mardones , great , fantastic perfomance, you re drum master

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you. Awesome song!

[@tremayne3]

Su padre era chileno. El era estadounidense.

[@slickmic6113]

You are so precise and right on with your drumming I loved your long version of heat waves grooveline

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Great cover. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@charlesjinks9778]

This is is music culture that should never be forgotten smoothe as silk brother niiiiiiice!!

[@BillysWife1]

Love this song.. You did a great job!! Bravo!!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you!

[@BillysWife1]

welcome :)

[@sbdr.1241]

A song to hold up a lighter to while reminiscing & taking a slow long toke of some prime weed...awesome song👍👍👍👍👍

[@186llewis]

Love this song!

[@TheSusansweeney]

And how cool are those shades. Could watch this every night

[@garciam1108]

LOVE LOVE!! Awesome drumming on some classic jams! Thank you for sharing. Please perform/post more.

[@zerodefectmachine]

+MsMarie Garcia Thanks so much. Beautiful song.

[@mickeystewart7199]

MY TOP 3 SONGS OF ALL TIME---AND HE DOES A GREAT REDO JOB........

[@erickvargas6646]

porque,porque ,porque "!"!!!! es la manera de amar.exelente temazo ,hasta el infinifito.!!!

[@rosskilpatrick934]

Thank you for doing this video. I absolutely think its the greatest song ever written. Your drum work was tops. RIP Benny.

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

Absolutely fabulous cover man! You truly brought out the emotions of the song with your cover. Very very nice work!

[@feliciarose6808]

Hypnotizing..

[@daisyfriska5]

Awesome. . God bless you. Keep up the good work. 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@judy-hr7tq]

Perfomed perfectly, capturing the very emotion of the melody and lyrics. Such moving rhythms.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you for the kind words. The song has a TON of "feel" in it.

[@lindahanley5042]

Truly amazing song.takes me back to the day's of being a young girl. music of the heart & soul..i love oldies but Goodies. there nothing that compares the older versions of the music of today's music. Thank you Benny for talking me back to these days . .... Linda. Hanley..

[@zerodefectmachine]

Amen sista! That's why I'm doing my part to preserve these great songs. Such a feel, vibe and melody that today's music just doesn't have.

[@daytripper9222]

Very True.

[@petegonewild2022]

I loved it. Every note the song needed...and nothing else. Great job!!

[@danmaio4147]

very good, I enjoy watching.

[@Exercise4prevention]

this is actually a challenging song to play in drums because there is so much open space and nuances. great hi-hat work!

[@benjaminacevedo7731]

Alan máster 👏👏👏👏👏👏. Saludos desde CHILE 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱 t

[@mikeybaloney2768]

RIP Benny Mardones. I wasn't aware he died last year. Just wished he could have a bigger catalogue other than this classic.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Yes, I agree. Very unique voice and style.

[@nancyskids5696]

Omg I’ve never seen this video before! I love watching you play!

[@benjaminacevedo7731]

Alan siempre brillante en la batería y aprovechamos de recordar al gran cantante ya fallecido Benny Mardones. Saludos desde 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱👏👏👏

[@zerodefectmachine]

Si, and gracias!

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

💟🙏✝️

[@frankpalmer8153]

Spot on ! Sweet.

[@angelamamo8368]

That was perfect man. You were flawless!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks a ton!

[@joemolina294]

Another great job playing this song 🎵, I enjoy how easy & smooth that you make it look. Thanks 👍

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you kindly!

[@ige4rick]

You're an amazing drummer, and this song OMG!

[@estercastrosantos1987]

Maravilloso!😍❤❤

[@janetwrighr1858]

I would love to get your autograph and say ......u r good very talented so u are the one playing drums on one of my favorite songs now i know....perfect

[@jenniferprice4697]

Your drumming gives new meaning to this already beautiful song thank you)

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks Jennifer. Powerful song.

[@retrosatx]

Everything about your video is AWESOME....so much TALENT and PASSION!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@BillysWife1]

I love watching you play I listen at least 50 times per week..

[@zerodefectmachine]

Now THAT'S a compliment, Christina! Thanks for watching.

[@BillysWife1]

You are more then welcome I am honestly here again this morning.. Do you have a facebook?

[@zerodefectmachine]

Yep - facebook.com/VintageTAMADrums

[@chrishunt4714]

zerodefectmachine Anita baker

[@rirchardrubio5621]

You are The Absolute BEST drum cover person!!!! Thank you.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Rock on!

[@luisagreen9394]

Awesome. Always loved the drums. It's the heart beat of the songs. Benny's in to the night will always be one of those songs on my list of favs.you got to close your eyes when you hear it and feel it...Yea

[@Corsina]

Every single time this video shows up on my videos / sub list, I watch it. SO good!! Excellent!!

[@claydobbins9342]

Wonderfully fantastic. Pure dynamite.

[@reneehowell2465]

I always wanted to learn and play the drums. It's time to bring it back to school!

[@lindamaffucci5109]

Love this drummer. unreal and on the money.

[@ryanparker4378]

Well done this drummer is phenomenal👏🏻 ✔ 👍 👌 😀 🙌

[@chetdelucia4640]

This guy is so enjoyable to watch. A great drummer also.

[@rocknrollsanantoniotx475]

Me and my husband love this song and watching this video.

[@100musiclover4]

amo la bateria, amo esa cancion.excelente interpretacion. GRACIAS!!!!!!

[@adalbertogoldaracena4168]

excelente

[@drumsport]

Just as solid as it gets!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks!

[@HAMAJEJ1260]

So Much Passion when you Play...Beautiful. ..keep doing what You do and Never loose your PASSION💖

[@brockbeckstedt6483]

Absolutely plays the notes as intended with the drums as the old saying goes less is more and the notes are place where they should be. I'm one who does the same and play(drum along) the song hits of the 70s and 80s and little some from the 90s thanks for posting its almost safe to say he like me is more of a feeling learned drummer than a click track trained the feeling learning I believe takes longer to develop that inner time clock which allows be to pick up just about any song of my liking.😊

[@barbaraannmorales2373]

I died and went to heaven...👍😎❤️😍

[@d2drumer]

Amazing... love this song!

[@user-zr1un9jg3w]

Perfect Performance ❤ Love this song 🎵

[@jhonvaldez5809]

Do it again friend. Congratulations To You !!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Jhon Valdez Thanks, Jhon.

[@Limerick502]

You made my Sunday even brighter. Thank you!!

[@zerodefectmachine]

You are so welcome!

[@sterlingspencer2934]

You didn't miss a beat , absolutely flawless

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thank you!

[@yogrego1]

Alan, you are a very passionate musician and it shows in spades. it's a joy just to watch you become a part of whatever song it is that you are playing. please consider the song "So very hard to go" by Tower of Power. i think you would kill it

[@Pipeline-surfer1]

nice, we were asked to do this song like 3x this summer, I heard it before when it came out , but I never knew the name, thanks, now I can follow your lead , for this summer gigs

[@acescher6008]

I came upon you as this was one of my favorite songs and you Knocked it out of the Ball Park,,is thst the way they say it😅 very Beautiful Drumming Handsome Angel 😮🥰❤😇

[@deborahbbblittle8083]

This is not my type of music but i listen to it just to watch you play your drums i listen to all of your videos i love the way you play great job

[@zerodefectmachine]

I appreciate that!

[@Ayoris14Umbra]

Congratulations from Brazil.

[@zerodefectmachine]

Thanks Edson!

[@thurney4343]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. If I could play drums just half as good as you, I would die a happy man. Great song, beautiful drum set, and most of all a great drummer! Always enjoy your choices! Rock On!

[@zerodefectmachine]

You need to raise your standards, T. But thank you and have a great day.

[@TanTan-hr7uq]

Great song and great cover!

[@holeesheet2021]

All I can say is, with a song like this one, it sure is a good thing you had all those drums, otherwise the song would have been impossible to play!

[@zerodefectmachine]

Couldn't do that big round-house fill without them for sure.

[@davidroberts283]

Clean. Tight. Strong performance. Seek Jesus Christ. Find Salvation in Him.

[@zerodefectmachine]

yes!

[@davidroberts283]

@@zerodefectmachine amen

[@arthurmagalhaes1678]

Excelente, parabéns pela belíssima escolha!!!