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Zoneboy · 06-29-2020, 12:54 PM

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Benny Mardones, the singer-songwriter best known for his 1980 soft rock hit "Into the Night," has died at 73 from complications after a two-decades battle with Parkinson's disease.

Friend and producer Joel Diamond confirmed Mardones' death to Billboard. A memorial service will be announced soon for the singer.

Mardones was born in 1946 in Cleveland and grew up in Savage, Md. He joined the Navy after high school, serving in the Vietnam War, then moved to New York to pursue songwriting. After several years of writing for other artists (including Brenda Lee), he launched his own solo career in the late '70s — first opening for Richie Havens on tour in 1977, then issuing his debut LP, Thank God for Girls, in 1978.

That first album featured a high-profile crew: producer Andrew Loog Oldham (who managed and produced the Rolling Stones from 1963 to 1967), David Bowie's regular guitarist Mick Ronson and Humble Pie drummer Jerry Shirley. But Mardones didn't find his breakthrough until 1980's Never Run, Never Hide, which spawned the soulful "Into the Night."

Mardones co-wrote his signature ballad with Robert Tepper, who earned his own solo hit six years later with "No Easy Way Out" (featured on the Rocky IV soundtrack). While "Into the Night" wound up as Mardones' only mainstream hit, two versions of the tune actually made Billboard's Hot 100 chart: the original 1980 recording and a revamped 1989 take featured on his self-titled fourth LP. (A 2019 remix of the track peaked at No. 35 on the Dance Club Songs chart.)

The singer's career slowed in the following decade, but he did continue to perform live and record throughout the '90s and '00s — even following his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2000. He released his final studio project, Timeless, in 2015

Zoneboy · 06-29-2020, 01:00 PM

1960'sTVfan · 06-29-2020, 01:37 PM

I'm not familiar with the name Benny Mardones but sad to learn that he passed away. I have heard the song Into The Night before but didn't know until now that Benny Mardones is the singer so I learned something new today.

There's another song titled Into The Night that I'm familiar with, it's by the German progressive rock band Lake, the song is the lead off track from their 1979 album titled Paradise Island.

JO Sweet Heart · 06-29-2020, 07:26 PM

I love "Into The Night".

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

AB · 06-30-2020, 04:21 PM

Very sad to hear of his passing. Loved his song "Into the Night" when it first came out all those years ago. May he rest in peace.

MA · 07-04-2020, 03:10 PM

This was sad news to read about. I remember hearing Into The Night all the time as a child on the soft rock radio station here.

Bonniegirl · 07-04-2020, 06:49 PM

Yeah, I love that song too! Sad to hear he passed away !

RIP

MrCleveland · 07-04-2020, 07:47 PM

Here's your three for the week...

Benny Mardones...

Carl Reiner...

Hugh Downes...

Coffeecup · 08-06-2020, 09:12 PM

I first hear the song only a few years ago 2018 and thought it was cool song. Did heard or read a bit later on, that the lyrics imply that this older man is interested in a girl of 16, You think, Couldn't the song be of an older girl instead a teenager.

06-29-2020, 12:54 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Singer Benny Mardones (1946-2020) https://ultimateclassicrock.com/benn...t-singer-dead/ Benny Mardones, the singer-songwriter best known for his 1980 soft rock hit "Into the Night," has died at 73 from complications after a two-decades battle with Parkinson's disease. Friend and producer Joel Diamond confirmed Mardones' death to Billboard. A memorial service will be announced soon for the singer. Mardones was born in 1946 in Cleveland and grew up in Savage, Md. He joined the Navy after high school, serving in the Vietnam War, then moved to New York to pursue songwriting. After several years of writing for other artists (including Brenda Lee), he launched his own solo career in the late '70s — first opening for Richie Havens on tour in 1977, then issuing his debut LP, Thank God for Girls, in 1978. That first album featured a high-profile crew: producer Andrew Loog Oldham (who managed and produced the Rolling Stones from 1963 to 1967), David Bowie's regular guitarist Mick Ronson and Humble Pie drummer Jerry Shirley. But Mardones didn't find his breakthrough until 1980's Never Run, Never Hide, which spawned the soulful "Into the Night." Mardones co-wrote his signature ballad with Robert Tepper, who earned his own solo hit six years later with "No Easy Way Out" (featured on the Rocky IV soundtrack). While "Into the Night" wound up as Mardones' only mainstream hit, two versions of the tune actually made Billboard's Hot 100 chart: the original 1980 recording and a revamped 1989 take featured on his self-titled fourth LP. (A 2019 remix of the track peaked at No. 35 on the Dance Club Songs chart.) The singer's career slowed in the following decade, but he did continue to perform live and record throughout the '90s and '00s — even following his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2000. He released his final studio project, Timeless, in 2015

06-29-2020, 07:26 PM	#4
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,847	I love "Into The Night". God bless you and his family always!!! Holly
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06-30-2020, 04:21 PM	#5
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Very sad to hear of his passing. Loved his song "Into the Night" when it first came out all those years ago. May he rest in peace. Attached Images

07-04-2020, 03:10 PM	#6
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,311	This was sad news to read about. I remember hearing Into The Night all the time as a child on the soft rock radio station here.
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07-04-2020, 07:47 PM	#8
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	Here's your three for the week... Benny Mardones... Carl Reiner... Hugh Downes...
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06-29-2020, 01:00 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349

06-29-2020, 01:37 PM	#3
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,075	I'm not familiar with the name Benny Mardones but sad to learn that he passed away. I have heard the song Into The Night before but didn't know until now that Benny Mardones is the singer so I learned something new today. There's another song titled Into The Night that I'm familiar with, it's by the German progressive rock band Lake, the song is the lead off track from their 1979 album titled Paradise Island.

07-04-2020, 06:49 PM	#7
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,581	Yeah, I love that song too! Sad to hear he passed away ! RIP

08-06-2020, 09:12 PM	#9
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	I first hear the song only a few years ago 2018 and thought it was cool song. Did heard or read a bit later on, that the lyrics imply that this older man is interested in a girl of 16, You think, Couldn't the song be of an older girl instead a teenager.