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Because the Night: Patti Smith Group vs 10,000 Maniacs
Patti Smith Group recorded “Because the Night” first, in 1978. 10,000 Maniacs's cover came 15 years later, in 1993.
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Co-written by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith in 1978, then reborn as a jangly 10,000 Maniacs MTV Unplugged favorite in 1993.ⓘ source
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- Who sang “Because the Night” first?
- Patti Smith Group recorded “Because the Night” first, in 1978. 10,000 Maniacs's cover came 15 years later, in 1993.
- When did Patti Smith Group release “Because the Night”?
- Patti Smith Group released “Because the Night” in 1978.
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