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Tonite Is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love

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"Tonite Is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love"
Single by April Wine
from the album Stand Back
B-side"Highway Hard Run"
Released1975
RecordedTempo Studios
Genre
Length3:35
LabelAquarius, Capitol
Songwriter(s)Myles Goodwyn
Producer(s)April Wine
April Wine singles chronology
"I Wouldn't Want to Lose Your Love"
(1974)
"Tonite Is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love"
(1975)
"Cum, Here the Band"
(1975)

"Tonite Is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love" (sometimes spelt at "Tonight" rather than "Tonite") is a song by Canadian rock band April Wine. The song was written in 1974 by lead singer Myles Goodwyn and was released in 1975 as the second single from the band's album Stand Back (1975). The song was popular in Canada in 1975, peaking at number 5 on the Canadian Hot 100. It has remained one of April Wine's most popular songs.

Content

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"Tonite Is a Wonderful Time to Fall in Love" has a mid-range tempo, and simple lyrics that talk about a man and woman meeting for the first time at the beginning of summer, and the woman states to the man that "tonight is a wonderful time to fall in love".

Covers

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  • The song was covered by the Trans-Canada Highwaymen for their 2023 album, Explosive Hits Vol. 1.

Chart positions

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Weekly charts

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Chart (1971) Peak
position
Canada RPM 100 5[1]

Year-end charts

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Chart Peak
position
Canada RPM 100 7

References

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  1. ^ Steve McLean. "April Wine". The Canadian Encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2013.