"Let's Make a Night to Remember" is a song written by Canadian rock artist Bryan Adams, and Robert John "Mutt" Lange. It was recorded by Adams and released on August 12, 1996, as the second single from his seventh studio album, 18 til I Die (1996). The song's musical-style and production were heavily inspired by rock and pop music from the 1980s, and its lyrics chronicle a relationship.

The song became Adams' eighth number-one single in Canada, topping the RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart for two weeks. In the United States, the song peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside North America, it topped the UK Rock Singles Chart and entered the top 10 in Australia and on the UK Singles Chart. For producing the track, Adams was nominated for Best Producer at the Juno Awards of 1997.

Critical reception Paul Verna from Billboard described the song as an "epic ballad". The magazine's Larry Flick felt that "this rhythmic ballad is a far more obvious top 40 entry than Adams' previous single, "The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me (Is You)"—but it's not nearly as much fun." He added, "Still, this cut is notches above its competition in quality. And Adams succeeds in lowering his well-worn rasp to a sexy whisper here, transforming simple words of love into an irresistible seduction. Gratefully, the band kicks through the walls of synths with enough rock bite to keep this track from withering into fluff." Daina Darzin from Cash Box noted that it "sports a languid, romantic groove." British magazine Music Week rated the song three out of five, adding, "A smoochier ballad than of late, from his 18 'Til I Die album, although it retains the classic Adams' touch. Another hit."

Track listings Single-CD: A&M Records / 581 861-2 Europe "Let's Make A Night To Remember (LP Version)" – 6:19 (Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange) "Rock Steady" – 3:44 (Bryan Adams, Gretchen Peters) "If Ya Wanna Be Bad Ya Gotta Be Good" – 2:27 (Bryan Adams, Gretchen Peters) "Hey Little Girl" – 4:38 (Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange) 1 Single-CD: A&M Records / 581 867-2 UK "Let's Make A Night To Remember (Single Version)" – 4:35 (Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange) "If Ya Wanna Be Bad Ya Gotta Be Good" – 2:27 (Bryan Adams, Gretchen Peters) "Little Red Rooster" – 3:31 (Willie Dixon) "Let's Make A Night To Remember" – 6:20 (Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange) 2 Single-CD: A&M Records / POCM-1182 Japan "Let's Make A Night To Remember" – 6:19 (Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange) "Star" – 3:42 () "Rock Steady" – 3:45 (Bryan Adams, Gretchen Peters) "Hey Little Girl" – 4:38 (Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange) 3

Personnel Personnel are taken from the 18 Til I Die liner notes. Bryan Adams – vocals, guitar Keith Scott – lead guitar, electric sitar Mutt Lange – guitar Dave Taylor – bass Mickey Curry – drums Olle Romo – percussion, keyboards

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1996)PeakpositionCzech Republic (IFPI CR) See LW column.4Estonia (Eesti Top 20)4Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)38Europe Airplay (European Hit Radio)3 Airplay (Music & Media)3Hungary Airplay ()2Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)27Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)16Netherlands (Single Tip)11Scandinavia Airplay (Music & Media)4

Year-end charts Chart (1996)PositionAustralia (ARIA)36Canada Top Singles (RPM)14Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)7US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard)86

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesAugust 6, 1996Contemporary hit radioA&MUnited KingdomAugust 12, 1996JapanSeptember 11, 1996CD

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