Nights in Harlem

"Nights in Harlem" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross, released July 14, 1998. It was written by Vandross along with Fonzi Thornton and Rex Rideout for his eleventh studio album I Know (1998). The uptempo song served as the album's lead single. Following its release, it peaked number 4 on Billboard's Adult R&B Songs.

A "Darkchild remix" version appears as the final track on I Know; it features uncredited background vocals by Brandy and is remixed by her frequent collaborator, Rodney Jerkins.

Critical reception
Larry Flick of Billboard wrote, "Vandross christens his new alliance with Virgin with a lively jam that firmly reminds programmers how cool soul music is really made. Seamlessly produced by the artist, "Nights In Harlem" chugs with an old-school, funk juiced flavor that takes the listener back to the days when music was made, not sampled. A rap cameo by Precise keeps "Nights In Harlem" on a jeep-smart path, though this track hardly needs it. The combo platter of blissfully nostalgic lyrics and a top-form performance from Vandross is enough to render this an instant R&B radio smash. Popsters should pay close attention, too. After all, no one can live solely on kiddie pop."

Track listing

 * US CD Single (Promo)
 * 1) "Nights In Harlem" feat. Precise (LP Edit)
 * 2) "Nights In Harlem" feat. Guru (A Darkchild Remix Edit)
 * 3) "Nights In Harlem" (LP Edit W/O Rap)
 * 4) "Nights In Harlem" (A Darkchild Remix Edit W/O Rap)
 * 5) "Nights In Harlem" feat. Guru (A Darkchild Extended Remix)
 * UK Vinyl 12" Single
 * 1) A1 "Nights In Harlem" (Darkchild Extended Remix)-5:25
 * 2) A2 "Nights In Harlem" (Darkchild Remix Edit)-4:09
 * 3) B1 "Nights In Harlem" (Darkchild Instrumental)-4:23
 * 4) B2 "Nights In Harlem" (LP Edit)-4:36