Roy Head - Tonights The Night

Review by Rochelle Karina

Album Review: Roy Head’s Tonight’s The Night (1978) Alright, so let me tell ya about this gem from the late '70s—Roy Head’s Tonight’s The Night. It’s one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you. At first glance, it’s just another pop-rock record with a dash of soul and country vibes. But once you dive into it, man, there’s some real magic hiding in there. Released under ABC Records back in 1978, this thing is packed with tracks written by none other than Rod Stewart himself. Yeah, THAT Rod Stewart. And Jimmy Bowen on production? Dude knows how to make a tune feel alive. Now, if I had to pick two tracks that stuck with me, hands down it’d be “Tonight’s The Night (It’s Gonna Be Alright)” and “Smooth Whiskey.” Let’s start with the title track. You know when a song has like three versions crammed onto an album? That’s what we’ve got here—stereo, mono, AND regular. But honestly? This version’s got swagger. Like, legit cool-guy confidence. Rod Stewart wrote it, but Roy makes it his own. The groove hits hard enough to get your feet tapping, and the lyrics are simple yet somehow comforting. It’s one of those songs where you can almost picture yourself cruising down a desert highway at sunset. Feels good, right? Then there’s “Smooth Whiskey.” Oh man, this one grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. It’s got this gritty bluesy edge mixed with blue-eyed soul, and Alan Moore’s arrangement really brings out the drama. Roy’s voice cracks just enough to sell the emotion without sounding overdone. Plus, who doesn’t love a song about whiskey? It’s not trying too hard—it just WORKS. Every time I hear it, I think about smoky bars and heartbreak stories scribbled on napkins. Classic stuff. The rest of the album keeps things interesting too. Tracks like “Pieces Of My Life” and “Love Survived” lean more toward traditional country ballads, while cuts like “Don’t You Love Her” bring back that pop-rock punch. Even the quirky little number “Dixie” throws you for a loop—it’s short, sweet, and kinda reminds me of sitting on a porch somewhere deep in the South. The diversity across genres works because Roy nails each style without feeling forced. Here’s the kicker though: as much as I dig this album, it feels like one of those records people forgot about over time. Maybe it was overshadowed by bigger names or flashier releases around the same era. Whatever the reason, it deserves more love. Like, seriously, why isn’t this album blasting outta speakers everywhere? Final thought? Listening to Tonight’s The Night feels like finding an old vinyl in your grandma’s attic. It’s dusty, maybe a bit scratched up, but once you drop the needle… damn. Unexpectedly awesome.

Artist: Roy Head
Album: Tonights The Night

1978

Rating: 3.38

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Love Survived	2:34
Dixie	3:27
The Lady In My Room	3:10
Tonight's The Night (It's Gonna Be Allright) (Stereo)	3:44
She's The Shadow Of Jane	3:40
Tonight's The Night (It's Gonna Be Alright)	3:44
Don't You Love Her	2:35
Now You See 'Em, Now You Don't	3:29
Tonight's The Night (It's Gonna Be Allright) (Mono)	3:44
Smooth Whiskey	2:40
Pieces Of My Life	3:42
Come To Me	3:45
Tonight's The Night (It's Gonna Be Allright)	3:44

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Catalog Numbers

49399
AB-1054
AB-12383

Labels

ABC Records

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online anhören
ascolta in linea
lyssna på nätet
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
escuchar en línea
kuunnella verkossa

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Vinyl
7"
Single
45 RPM
LP
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Promo

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Role	Company
Distributed By	Carrere
Phonographic Copyright (p)	ABC Records
Printed By	A.R.E.A.C.E.M.

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Alan Moore
Producer	Jimmy Bowen
Written-By	Rod Stewart

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Rights Society: SACEM
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): AB-1054-A-1A SXT MASTERFONICS
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): AB-1054-B-1A SXT MASTERFONICS

About Roy Head

(Born: January 9, 1941 in Three Rivers, Texas. Died: September 21, 2020) was a American singer, best known for his hit record "Treat Her Right".

Real Name

Roy Kent Head

Name Vars

Bobby Head
Deighton
Dighton
E. Palmer
Gene Kurtz
Head
Hood
R Head
R. Head
R. Hood
R. K. Head
R. Mead
R.Head
Roy
Roy Heat
Roy Heed
Roy Kent Head

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Roy Head's album *Tonight's The Night* is a hidden gem from 1978 that blends genres like Pop, Rock, and Blue-Eyed Soul. It was released in the US and France under ABC Records. What makes it unique is its title track, written by none other than Rod Stewart. The song appears multiple times on the album in different versions—stereo, mono, and even with slight variations in the title. With Jimmy Bowen producing and Alan Moore handling arrangements, this album feels like a musical time capsule of the late '70s. Plus, it’s got a mix of soulful vibes and country twang that keeps things interesting.

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melisaaci

2025-03-12

Great rendition!

anginigro25

2025-03-12

this song went to #28 on the country charts in 1978!!!

baheard

2025-03-11

I use to see him in Pasadena , Texas at Taylor Hall teen club on richey street in 1965 or about

fiddlejill

2025-03-11

I wish ABC Records still existed

solvelovemarriage313

2025-03-10

Love this

mediaawak

2025-03-10

I met Roy Head in Nashville. then saw him all over Georgia Texas and Florida.

juliaanduerst

2025-03-09

Great County Song!

copperheadhomeinspection

2025-03-09

Didn't Sterling Whipple write this song?

ediemacgray

2025-03-08

i met him at the branding iron saloon in porter tx where he lived

clilywinston759731349

2025-03-08

I met him at Taylor Hall in the 60's and he used to play at the Sundance Club at the Hilton by Hobby Airport in the 80s. Still a fan of his and of course a fan of his son Sundance Head!