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<noinclude>
{{Infobox song
{{Documentation subpage}}
| name        = Sunglasses at Night
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| cover      =
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| alt        =
<includeonly>{{Infobox
| type        = single
| bodyclass      = vevent
| artist     = [[Corey Hart]]
| bodystyle     = width:{{#if:{{{box_width|}}}|{{{box_width}}}|22em}};
| album      = [[First Offense (album)|First Offense]]
| above          = {{{name|{{PAGENAME}}}}}
| released    = {{Start date|1984|6|1}}
| aboveclass    = summary
| recorded    = 1983–1984
| abovestyle    = font-size:125%; font-weight:bold; text-align:center;
| studio      = Le Studio, Morin-Heights, Quebec
 
| genre      = [[Synth-pop]], [[New Wave music|new wave]], [[pop rock]]
| image          = {{#if:{{{cover|}}}
| length      = 4:07
  | [[File:{{{cover}}}|{{#if:{{{cover_size|}}}|{{{cover_size}}}|220px}}|{{#if:{{{alt|}}}|{{{alt}}}|{{{name|{{PAGENAME}}}}} cover art}}]]
| label      = [[EMI America Records|EMI America]]
  | {{#if:{{{image|}}}
| writer      = Corey Hart
    | [[File:{{{image}}}|{{#if:{{{image_size|}}}|{{{image_size}}}|220px}}|{{#if:{{{alt|}}}|{{{alt}}}|{{{name|{{PAGENAME}}}}} }}]]
| producer    = [[Jon Astley]], [[Phil Chapman]]
   }}
| chronology  = [[Corey Hart]] singles
| prev_title  =
| prev_year  =
| next_title  = [[It Ain't Enough]]
| next_year   = 1984
}}
}}
| caption        = {{{alt|{{{caption|}}}}}}
| label1        = Song
| data1          = {{#if:{{{type|}}}|by [[{{{artist|}}}]]}}
| label2        = Artist
| data2          = {{{artist|}}}
| label3        = Album
| data3          = {{{album|}}}
| label4        = Released
| data4          = {{{released|}}}
| label5        = Recorded
| data5          = {{{recorded|}}}


| label6        = Studio
"'''Sunglasses at Night'''" is a [[synth-pop]] and [[new wave music|new wave]] song by Canadian singer-songwriter [[Corey Hart]], released in 1984 as the lead single from his debut album ''[[First Offense (album)|First Offense]]''. The song became an international hit, reaching number seven on the [[Billboard Hot 100]] in the United States and topping charts in Canada. It remains Hart's signature song and one of the defining tracks of 1980s pop music.
| data6          = {{{studio|}}}


| label7        = Venue
==Background and writing==
| data7          = {{{venue|}}}
Hart wrote "Sunglasses at Night" in the early 1980s while he was an aspiring musician working to secure a record deal. The song was inspired by Hart's observations of style, identity, and the performative nature of self-image. The protagonist of the song wears sunglasses at night as a symbol of attitude, detachment, and cool — traits that resonated strongly with the youth culture of the era.


| label8        = Genre
The track was recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, [[Quebec]], a renowned Canadian recording facility that also hosted sessions by artists such as [[The Police]] and [[Rush (band)|Rush]]. Producers [[Jon Astley]] and [[Phil Chapman]] shaped the song's polished, synthesizer-driven sound that became emblematic of mid-1980s pop production.
| data8          = {{{genre|}}}


| label9        = Length
==Music and lyrics==
| data9          = {{{length|}}}
The song features a driving [[synthesizer]] riff, punchy drum machine patterns, and Hart's melodic vocal delivery. Musically, it draws heavily from [[synth-pop]] and [[new wave music|new wave]] conventions of the time, incorporating layered keyboards and a propulsive beat.


| label10        = Label
Lyrically, the song's narrator addresses a woman and warns her not to "switch the blade on the guy in shades," with the recurring motif of wearing sunglasses at night functioning as a metaphor for emotional guardedness, mystery, and nonconformity. The chorus is widely recognized for its catchy, singalong quality.
| data10        = {{{label|}}}


| label11        = Songwriter(s)
==Commercial performance==
| data11        = {{{writer|}}}
Upon its release in June 1984, "Sunglasses at Night" achieved significant chart success:


| label12        = Composer(s)
* '''Canada''': Reached number one on the [[RPM (magazine)|RPM]] national singles chart.
| data12        = {{{composer|}}}
* '''United States''': Peaked at number seven on the [[Billboard Hot 100]], making it one of the biggest Canadian crossover hits of 1984.
* '''United Kingdom''': Charted within the top 40, extending Hart's international profile.
* '''Australia and Europe''': The song received substantial [[airplay]] and charted in several additional markets.


| label13        = Lyricist(s)
The single's success propelled ''First Offense'' to [[platinum]] status in both Canada and the United States.
| data13        = {{{lyricist|}}}


| label14        = Producer(s)
==Music video==
| data14        = {{{producer|}}}
The music video for "Sunglasses at Night" was directed in the style typical of early [[MTV]] productions, featuring Corey Hart prominently wearing his now-iconic sunglasses. The video received heavy rotation on [[MTV]] and [[MuchMusic]], significantly boosting the song's popularity and cementing the image of Hart wearing sunglasses as a cultural touchstone of the decade.


| label15        = {{#if:{{{prev_title|}}}|{{{chronology|Singles chronology}}}}}
The video's aesthetic — dark, stylish, and slightly mysterious — aligned well with the new wave visual sensibility that dominated music television in the mid-1980s.
| data15        = {{#if:{{{prev_title|}}}|
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  |}
}}


| label16        = {{#if:{{{prev2_title|}}}|{{{chronology2|}}}}}
==Legacy and cultural impact==
| data16        = {{#if:{{{prev2_title|}}}|
"Sunglasses at Night" has endured as a [[1980s in music|1980s]] pop classic and a staple of decade-themed compilations and nostalgia playlists. Its influence can be traced in several areas:
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  | style="width:33%; vertical-align:middle; padding:2px;" | '''{{{name|{{PAGENAME}}}}}'''
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  |}
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| label17        = {{#if:{{{misc|}}}|&nbsp;}}
* The song is frequently cited in discussions of [[synth-pop]] and new wave music from the era.
| data17        = {{{misc|}}}
* It has been featured in numerous [[film]]s, [[television]] shows, and [[advertising]] campaigns seeking to evoke the style and sound of the 1980s.
* The phrase "sunglasses at night" entered popular culture as shorthand for a particular kind of performative coolness.
* Canadian rock band [[Tegan and Sara]] and other artists have cited the song's melodic construction as an influence.


}}</includeonly>
In 2016, the song was referenced and partially interpolated in a viral internet meme cycle, introducing it to a new generation of listeners.


<!-- ======================== DOCUMENTATION ======================== -->
==Track listing==
<noinclude>
{{Track listing
{{documentation|content=
| headline       = 7" Single (EMI America, 1984)
 
| title1          = Sunglasses at Night
==Usage==
| length1         = 4:07
Copy and paste the template below into your article and fill in the relevant fields. All parameters are optional — unused parameters should be removed or left blank.
| title2          = <nowiki>[B-side]</nowiki> Sunglasses at Night (Instrumental)
 
| length2        = 4:07
<pre>
{{Infobox song
| name       =  
| cover      =  
| cover_size  =
| alt         =  
| type        =  
| artist      =
| album      =
| released    =
| recorded    =
| studio      =
| venue      =
| genre      =
| length      =
| label      =
| writer      =
| composer    =
| lyricist    =
| producer    =
| chronology  =
| prev_title  =
| prev_year  =
| next_title  =
| next_year  =
| chronology2 =
| prev2_title =
| prev2_year  =
| next2_title =
| next2_year  =
| misc        =  
}}
}}
</pre>
==Parameters==


===Basic information===
==Charts==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! Parameter !! Description
|-
| <code>name</code> || The name of the song. Defaults to the page name if left blank.
|-
| <code>cover</code> || Filename of the cover art image (e.g. <code>Example.jpg</code>). Do not include the <code>File:</code> prefix.
|-
| <code>cover_size</code> || Width of the cover image. Defaults to <code>220px</code>.
|-
| <code>alt</code> || Alt text for the cover image, used for accessibility. Also appears as caption.
|-
| <code>type</code> || The release type (e.g. <code>single</code>, <code>promotional single</code>, <code>album track</code>).
|-
| <code>artist</code> || The performing artist or group. Use wikilinks where appropriate (e.g. <code><nowiki>[[The Beatles]]</nowiki></code>).
|-
| <code>album</code> || The album the song appears on. Use wikilinks where appropriate.
|-
| <code>released</code> || Release date. Use <code><nowiki>{{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}}</nowiki></code> for proper formatting.
|-
| <code>recorded</code> || Date or period during which the song was recorded.
|-
| <code>studio</code> || The recording studio or studios where the song was recorded.
|-
| <code>venue</code> || For live recordings, the venue where the song was recorded.
|-
|-
| <code>genre</code> || The musical genre(s). Use wikilinks where appropriate.
! scope="col" | Chart (1984)
! scope="col" | Peak<br/>position
|-
|-
| <code>length</code> || The running time of the song, formatted as <code>M:SS</code> (e.g. <code>3:45</code>).
! scope="row" | Canada ([[RPM (magazine)|RPM]] Top Singles)
| 1
|-
|-
| <code>label</code> || The record label(s) that released the song. Use wikilinks where appropriate.
! scope="row" | US [[Billboard Hot 100]]
| 7
|-
|-
| <code>writer</code> || The songwriter(s). Use wikilinks where appropriate.
! scope="row" | US [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Mainstream Rock Tracks
| 14
|-
|-
| <code>composer</code> || The composer(s), if different from the songwriter.
! scope="row" | Australia ([[Kent Music Report]])
| 38
|-
|-
| <code>lyricist</code> || The lyricist(s), if credited separately from the composer.
! scope="row" | UK [[Singles Chart]]
|-
| 30
| <code>producer</code> || The record producer(s). Use wikilinks where appropriate.
|}
|}


===Singles chronology===
==Certifications==
These parameters create a navigation strip showing the previous and next singles in an artist's discography. Up to two chronology strips are supported.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Parameter !! Description
|-
| <code>chronology</code> || Label for the first chronology strip (e.g. <code>John Lennon singles</code>). Defaults to <code>Singles chronology</code>.
|-
| <code>prev_title</code> || Title of the previous single in the chronology. Creates a wikilink automatically.
|-
| <code>prev_year</code> || Year the previous single was released.
|-
| <code>next_title</code> || Title of the next single in the chronology. Creates a wikilink automatically.
|-
| <code>next_year</code> || Year the next single was released.
|-
| <code>chronology2</code> || Label for a second chronology strip (e.g. for a featured artist's discography).
|-
| <code>prev2_title</code> || Title of the previous single in the second chronology.
|-
|-
| <code>prev2_year</code> || Year of the previous single in the second chronology.
! scope="col" | Region
! scope="col" | Certification
! scope="col" | Certified units/sales
|-
|-
| <code>next2_title</code> || Title of the next single in the second chronology.
| Canada ([[Music Canada]])
| Platinum
| 80,000{{sup|†}}
|-
|-
| <code>next2_year</code> || Year of the next single in the second chronology.
| United States ([[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]])
| Gold
| 500,000{{sup|‡}}
|}
|}
{{certification Table Entry|region=Canada|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=1984|accessdate=2024}}
==Personnel==
* '''Corey Hart''' – vocals, acoustic guitar
* '''Jon Astley''' – production, mixing
* '''Phil Chapman''' – production, engineering
* Additional session musicians – synthesizers, bass, drums


===Miscellaneous===
==See also==
{| class="wikitable"
* [[Corey Hart discography]]
! Parameter !! Description
* [[First Offense (album)]]
|-
* [[New wave music]]
| <code>misc</code> || Any additional content to display at the bottom of the infobox, such as a certification template or audio sample.
* [[1980s in music]]
|-
| <code>box_width</code> || Override the default infobox width of <code>22em</code>.
|}


==Full example==
==References==
The following example shows the template as used on an article about a single:
{{Reflist}}


<pre>
==External links==
{{Infobox song
* [https://www.coreyhart.com Official Corey Hart website]
| name        = Sunglasses at Night
* {{YouTube|id=X2LTL8KgKv8|title="Sunglasses at Night" music video}}
| cover      = Sunglasses at Night Corey Hart.jpg
| alt        = Single cover showing Corey Hart wearing sunglasses
| type        = single
| artist      = [[Corey Hart]]
| album      = [[First Offense (album)|First Offense]]
| released    = {{Start date|1984|6|1}}
| recorded    = 1983–1984
| studio      = Le Studio, Morin-Heights, Quebec
| genre      = [[Synth-pop]], [[New Wave music|new wave]], [[pop rock]]
| length      = 4:07
| label      = [[EMI America Records|EMI America]]
| writer      = Corey Hart
| producer    = [[Jon Astley]], [[Phil Chapman]]
| chronology  = [[Corey Hart]] singles
| prev_title  =
| prev_year  =
| next_title  = It Ain't Enough
| next_year  = 1984
}}
</pre>


==See also==
{{Corey Hart}}
* [[Template:Infobox album]]
{{1984 in music}}
* [[Template:Infobox music video]]
* [[Template:Start date]]
* [[Template:Track listing]]


[[Category:Music infobox templates]]
[[Category:1984 singles]]
[[Category:Song templates]]
[[Category:Corey Hart songs]]
}}
[[Category:EMI America Records singles]]
</noinclude>
[[Category:New wave songs]]
[[Category:Synth-pop songs]]
[[Category:Songs written by Corey Hart]]
[[Category:Number-one singles in Canada]]
[[Category:Music videos directed by]]
[[Category:Canadian pop songs]]

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"Sunglasses at Night" is a synth-pop and new wave song by Canadian singer-songwriter Corey Hart, released in 1984 as the lead single from his debut album First Offense. The song became an international hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and topping charts in Canada. It remains Hart's signature song and one of the defining tracks of 1980s pop music.

Background and writing

Hart wrote "Sunglasses at Night" in the early 1980s while he was an aspiring musician working to secure a record deal. The song was inspired by Hart's observations of style, identity, and the performative nature of self-image. The protagonist of the song wears sunglasses at night as a symbol of attitude, detachment, and cool — traits that resonated strongly with the youth culture of the era.

The track was recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec, a renowned Canadian recording facility that also hosted sessions by artists such as The Police and Rush. Producers Jon Astley and Phil Chapman shaped the song's polished, synthesizer-driven sound that became emblematic of mid-1980s pop production.

Music and lyrics

The song features a driving synthesizer riff, punchy drum machine patterns, and Hart's melodic vocal delivery. Musically, it draws heavily from synth-pop and new wave conventions of the time, incorporating layered keyboards and a propulsive beat.

Lyrically, the song's narrator addresses a woman and warns her not to "switch the blade on the guy in shades," with the recurring motif of wearing sunglasses at night functioning as a metaphor for emotional guardedness, mystery, and nonconformity. The chorus is widely recognized for its catchy, singalong quality.

Commercial performance

Upon its release in June 1984, "Sunglasses at Night" achieved significant chart success:

  • Canada: Reached number one on the RPM national singles chart.
  • United States: Peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the biggest Canadian crossover hits of 1984.
  • United Kingdom: Charted within the top 40, extending Hart's international profile.
  • Australia and Europe: The song received substantial airplay and charted in several additional markets.

The single's success propelled First Offense to platinum status in both Canada and the United States.

Music video

The music video for "Sunglasses at Night" was directed in the style typical of early MTV productions, featuring Corey Hart prominently wearing his now-iconic sunglasses. The video received heavy rotation on MTV and MuchMusic, significantly boosting the song's popularity and cementing the image of Hart wearing sunglasses as a cultural touchstone of the decade.

The video's aesthetic — dark, stylish, and slightly mysterious — aligned well with the new wave visual sensibility that dominated music television in the mid-1980s.

Legacy and cultural impact

"Sunglasses at Night" has endured as a 1980s pop classic and a staple of decade-themed compilations and nostalgia playlists. Its influence can be traced in several areas:

  • The song is frequently cited in discussions of synth-pop and new wave music from the era.
  • It has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and advertising campaigns seeking to evoke the style and sound of the 1980s.
  • The phrase "sunglasses at night" entered popular culture as shorthand for a particular kind of performative coolness.
  • Canadian rock band Tegan and Sara and other artists have cited the song's melodic construction as an influence.

In 2016, the song was referenced and partially interpolated in a viral internet meme cycle, introducing it to a new generation of listeners.

Track listing

Template:Track listing

Charts

Chart (1984) Peak
position
Canada (RPM Top Singles) 1
US Billboard Hot 100 7
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks 14
Australia (Kent Music Report) 38
UK Singles Chart 30

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) Platinum 80,000Template:Sup
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000Template:Sup

Template:Certification Table Entry

Personnel

  • Corey Hart – vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Jon Astley – production, mixing
  • Phil Chapman – production, engineering
  • Additional session musicians – synthesizers, bass, drums

See also

References

Template:Reflist

Template:Corey Hart Template:1984 in music

"Sunglasses at Night" is a synth-pop and new wave song by Canadian singer-songwriter Corey Hart, released in 1984 as the lead single from his debut album First Offense. The song became an international hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and topping charts in Canada. It remains Hart's signature song and one of the defining tracks of 1980s pop music.

Background and writing

Hart wrote "Sunglasses at Night" in the early 1980s while he was an aspiring musician working to secure a record deal. The song was inspired by Hart's observations of style, identity, and the performative nature of self-image. The protagonist of the song wears sunglasses at night as a symbol of attitude, detachment, and cool — traits that resonated strongly with the youth culture of the era.

The track was recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec, a renowned Canadian recording facility that also hosted sessions by artists such as The Police and Rush. Producers Jon Astley and Phil Chapman shaped the song's polished, synthesizer-driven sound that became emblematic of mid-1980s pop production.

Music and lyrics

The song features a driving synthesizer riff, punchy drum machine patterns, and Hart's melodic vocal delivery. Musically, it draws heavily from synth-pop and new wave conventions of the time, incorporating layered keyboards and a propulsive beat.

Lyrically, the song's narrator addresses a woman and warns her not to "switch the blade on the guy in shades," with the recurring motif of wearing sunglasses at night functioning as a metaphor for emotional guardedness, mystery, and nonconformity. The chorus is widely recognized for its catchy, singalong quality.

Commercial performance

Upon its release in June 1984, "Sunglasses at Night" achieved significant chart success:

  • Canada: Reached number one on the RPM national singles chart.
  • United States: Peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the biggest Canadian crossover hits of 1984.
  • United Kingdom: Charted within the top 40, extending Hart's international profile.
  • Australia and Europe: The song received substantial airplay and charted in several additional markets.

The single's success propelled First Offense to platinum status in both Canada and the United States.

Music video

The music video for "Sunglasses at Night" was directed in the style typical of early MTV productions, featuring Corey Hart prominently wearing his now-iconic sunglasses. The video received heavy rotation on MTV and MuchMusic, significantly boosting the song's popularity and cementing the image of Hart wearing sunglasses as a cultural touchstone of the decade.

The video's aesthetic — dark, stylish, and slightly mysterious — aligned well with the new wave visual sensibility that dominated music television in the mid-1980s.

Legacy and cultural impact

"Sunglasses at Night" has endured as a 1980s pop classic and a staple of decade-themed compilations and nostalgia playlists. Its influence can be traced in several areas:

  • The song is frequently cited in discussions of synth-pop and new wave music from the era.
  • It has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and advertising campaigns seeking to evoke the style and sound of the 1980s.
  • The phrase "sunglasses at night" entered popular culture as shorthand for a particular kind of performative coolness.
  • Canadian rock band Tegan and Sara and other artists have cited the song's melodic construction as an influence.

In 2016, the song was referenced and partially interpolated in a viral internet meme cycle, introducing it to a new generation of listeners.

Track listing

Template:Track listing

Charts

Chart (1984) Peak
position
Canada (RPM Top Singles) 1
US Billboard Hot 100 7
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks 14
Australia (Kent Music Report) 38
UK Singles Chart 30

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) Platinum 80,000Template:Sup
United States (RIAA) Gold 500,000Template:Sup

Template:Certification Table Entry

Personnel

  • Corey Hart – vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Jon Astley – production, mixing
  • Phil Chapman – production, engineering
  • Additional session musicians – synthesizers, bass, drums

See also

References

Template:Reflist

Template:Corey Hart Template:1984 in music

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