The song is prominently performed by Coreé Richards, with little vocal input from any other members of the band. The single peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's highest-charting single. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.Ĭover versions Damage version 'Wonderful Tonight'īritish R&B group Damage covered 'Wonderful Tonight' and released it as the fifth single from their debut studio album, Forever (1997), in April 1997. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Japan International Singles ( Oricon) Ĭertifications Certifications and sales for 'Wonderful Tonight'

The group became his backing musicians for a surprise performance of 'Wonderful Tonight' during their set. In 1988, Clapton appeared in the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert as a guest guitarist for Dire Straits. Marcy Levy – harmony and backing vocals.Yvonne Elliman – harmony and backing vocals.Dick Sims – Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ.Cash Box said that 'Eric’s singing is superbly understated the guitar work is simple and evocative' and praised 'the gentle beat and organ accompaniment.' Record World called it a 'light, pretty ballad from that should also move quickly up the charts' and praised Clapton's singing.' Personnel The song is mentioned in her autobiographical book Wonderful Today.īillboard described 'Wonderful Tonight' as 'perhaps Clapton's prettiest and mellowest love ballad in some time.' Billboard particularly praised Clapton's guitar playing during the interludes. On 7 September 1976, Clapton wrote 'Wonderful Tonight' for Boyd while waiting for her to get ready to attend Paul and Linda McCartney's annual Buddy Holly party. The female vocal harmonies on the song are provided by Marcella Detroit (then Marcy Levy) and Yvonne Elliman. Clapton wrote the song about Pattie Boyd. It was included on Clapton's 1977 album Slowhand. ' Wonderful Tonight' is a ballad written by Eric Clapton.

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