| "Tonight, I Love You" | ||||
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| Single by The Latency | ||||
| from the album The Latency | ||||
| Released | December 2008 | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
| Label | MapleMusic Recordings | |||
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| Producer(s) | Mac | |||
| The Latency singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Tonight, I Love You" on YouTube | ||||
"Tonight, I Love You" is a song by Canadian pop rock band The Latency. It was released in December 2008 as the lead single from their debut self-titled studio album. The song peaked at number 93 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Background
In 2008, The Latency released their debut single, "Tonight, I Love You". Without any label support, the single received nation-wide radio airplay, charting on the Canada Hot AC chart. The success of the song garnered the attention of labels, leading to the group signing with Maple Music Recordings. The song appeared on the band's debut EP, Chomp!!, before it was released as the lead single from their debut self-titled studio album.
"Tonight, I Love You" was written by Brandon Lehti, Ryan Stead, Mathew Gendron and Jonny Wiebe. It was also co-written by Hedley's Jacob Hoggard and Tommy Mac. The song was also featured on the Canadian teen drama television show, Degrassi.
The single was nominated for Hot Adult Contemporary Song of the Year at the 2010 Canadian Radio Music Awards, but lost to Karl Wolf's "Africa".
Accolades
In 2010, "Tonight I Love You" was nominated for a Canadian Radio Music Award in the Hot Adult Contemporary category.
Music video
The music video for "Tonight, I Love You" was shot in Whistler, British Columbia in February 2009, and was directed by Colin Minihan. The video premiered on MuchMusic on April 2, 2009. The video reached number one on the MuchMusic Countdown.
Personnel
- Brandon Lehti – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Ryan Stead – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Mathew Gendron – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Jonny Wiebe – drums
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 93 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard) | 28 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | December 2008 | Contemporary hit radio | MapleMusic Recordings |
References
- ^ Monisha Martins (May 4, 2011). "The Latency headlines Maple Ridge battle". Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- "Chomp!! - EP by The Latency". iTunes. Apple Store. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- "The Latency - Album by The Latency". Apple Music. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- "Tonight, I Love You - The Latency Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Jenna Melanson (July 4, 2013). "Throwback Thursday - The Latency - Tonight, I Love You". Canadian Beats. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- "Drake, Nickelback nab Canadian radio prizes". CBC News. March 13, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- "Nickelback, Karl Wolf lead race for radio airplay awards". CBC News. January 13, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- "The Latency - Tonight, I Love You (Behind the Scenes) Part 1". YouTube. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- "The Latency - Tonight, I Love You (Behind the Scenes) Part 2". YouTube. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- "The Latency - Tonight, I Love You". MuchMusic. Archived from the original on October 16, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- @TheLatency (April 2, 2009). "Request 'Tonight, I Love You' on Much Music now!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 28, 2009". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- "Canada Hot AC: Week of March 14, 2009". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- "The Latency on MySpace". MySpace. Archived from the original on December 8, 2008. Retrieved January 24, 2024.