"Just Another Night" is a song written and performed by English musician Mick Jagger, released as the first single from his debut solo album, She's the Boss, in 1985. The song peaked at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart and number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100, topping the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart for two weeks. The single entered the top 10 in Belgium, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Sweden.
Music video The music video, directed by Julien Temple, features actress Rae Dawn Chong as Mick Jagger's love interest.George Hackett, Rae Dawn Chong in the Hot Seat, Rolling Stone, 21 November 1985
Controversy Jagger was accused of infringing the copyright of another song entitled "Just Another Night" by Patrick Alley, a Jamaican reggae singer from New York. A six-member jury ruled in Jagger's favor in 1988.
Personnel Mick Jagger – lead vocals and backing vocals Jeff Beck – electric and acoustic guitar John "Rabbit" Bundrick – synthesizer Aïyb Dieng – shaker Sly Dunbar – acoustic drums Anton Fier – Simmons electronic drums Bill Laswell – synthesizer Ron Magness – synthesizer Robbie Shakespeare – bass
Production Mick Jagger – production Bill Laswell/Material – production James Farber – engineering Dave Jerden – engineering Bill Scheniman – engineering Peter Corriston – art direction, design Erica Lennard – photography
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1985)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report) N.B. the Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA between mid 1983 and 19 June 1988.13Canada Retail Singles (The Record)12Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)9
Year-end charts Chart (1985)PositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)99Belgium (Ultratop)40Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)47Netherlands (Single Top 100)53
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