Song Clearance Sheet
5 sources citedHere Comes the Night
Rock And Roll1960s99BPM
E majKey
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The verdict
Documented Sampling History
Confirmed songwriter of record (Bert Berns), no dispute found — Berns produced both Lulu’s earlier flop version and Them’s hit, connecting to the Bert Berns thread and to “Gloria” (same band, Van Morrison).
Quick Facts
Released1965
GenreRock And Roll, Rhythm And Blues
LabelDecca Records
ProducerBert Berns
Recorded atDecca Studios, West Hampstead, London
More infoWikipedia → · Discogs →
Who you need to ask
The songwriter of record — Bert Berns
Wikipedia → · checked Jul 2026
The current administrator — Not confirmed — Decca; needs a Songview/Discogs lookup
Unknown · checked Jul 2026
Has it been reused?
Them’s biggest hit, later covered by David Bowie (1973); connects to the Bert Berns thread and to “Gloria” (same band).
Do they allow reuse?
No standalone policy found; confirmed songwriter(s) of record.
Related Songs
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Same band; Bert Berns thread (this batch)
Bert Berns produced Morrison’s later solo signature too (this batch)
Bert Berns thread (this batch)
Who Owns It
Licenses explained →The two permissions you need, and who holds them
The song itself (the writing)Bert Berns
The recording (current administrator)Not confirmed
Receipts
Every public mention of terms, policy, or past deals we've found
A flop first, a hit second
The song was first released in Nov 1964 by teenage Scottish singer Lulu (also on Decca), reaching only #50 UK and failing to chart in the US. Berns then produced Them’s version shortly after, and it became a genuine hit. No lyrics reproduced.
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Jimmy Page and Andy White on the session
Recorded at the same Oct 1964 session as “Baby, Please Don’t Go,” featuring Jimmy Page on guitar (also on “Gloria,” this batch) and drummer Andy White, who had briefly replaced Ringo Starr on the Beatles’ “Love Me Do.”
Classic Pop Icons · read it →
A David Bowie cover
David Bowie recorded his own version for his 1973 covers album “Pin Ups.”
The Bowie Bible · read it →
Can You Use It for Free?
How to check PD →Is it public domain?No
Sample History
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Times sampled
Them’s biggest hit; covered by David Bowie
Covers
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First flip
Big names who used itDavid Bowie
Who to Contact
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Bert Berns (Decca)
The confirmed songwriter of record
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References
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Jul 2026Page created — full research (Research Queue Batch 19/20)
Jul 2026BPM/Key pending the automated GetSongBPM/Deezer pass