Description

Amber: This Is Your Night | Eurodance Pop CD

Product Information

UPC: 5029831117034
Catalog Number: TBCD 1170
Product Type: Music CD
Genre: Eurodance/Dance-Pop
Format: Audio CD
Release Date: 1996
Publisher: Tommy Boy Music Ltd.
Label Code: LC 9173

Overview

"This Is Your Night" is the debut studio album by Dutch singer-songwriter Amber (Marie Claire Cremers), released in 1996 through Tommy Boy Records. The album showcases Amber's distinctive vocals across twelve infectious dance tracks (plus two bonus remixes on CD), produced primarily by the acclaimed production team The Berman Brothers. This energetic collection features the breakthrough title track "This Is Your Night," which became a significant club hit and helped establish Amber as a rising star in the Eurodance scene. The album successfully blends up-tempo dance floor anthems with more melodic pop sensibilities, creating a quintessential mid-90s dance-pop sound characterized by pulsing beats, catchy hooks, and euphoric production. Additional standout tracks include "Colour of Love" and "One More Night," all contributing to a cohesive collection that captures the vibrant energy of 90s dance music while highlighting Amber's vocal talents across a range of dance styles.

Product Features

Format: Standard audio CD with bonus tracks
Content: 12 main tracks plus 2 bonus remixes (CD only)
Musical Style: Eurodance with pop and house influences
Production: Primarily produced by The Berman Brothers with Junior Vasquez on one track
Recording Information: Primarily recorded and mixed at Shark Media Studios with additional work at Playa (Barcelona, Spain) and Soundworks
Special Features: Includes dance floor hits "This Is Your Night," "Colour of Love," and "One More Night"
U.K. Release Note: Released as "Colour of Love" in the United Kingdom

Interesting Facts

The Rise of a Dance Music Icon

"This Is Your Night" marked the beginning of what would become a successful career for Amber in dance music. Born Marie Claire Cremers in the Netherlands and raised in Germany, Amber's journey to dance music stardom was international from the start. The title track from this album became her breakthrough hit, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 and climbing to #5 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. This success established her as part of the vibrant Eurodance movement of the 1990s, alongside artists like La Bouche, Real McCoy, and Haddaway. The album's success would lead to several follow-up releases and cement Amber's status as a dance music icon whose influence continues in club music to this day.

Production Excellence Through Global Collaboration

The album's polished sound can be attributed to the transatlantic collaboration between Amber and the production team The Berman Brothers (Frank and Christian Berman), who were known for their work with other dance music artists. This international collaboration exemplifies the global nature of 90s dance music, with recording sessions taking place across multiple studios including Shark Media Studios and Playa in Barcelona, Spain. Additionally, the track "This Is The Right Time" features co-production from renowned house music producer Junior Vasquez, whose involvement added further credibility to the project within dance music circles and helped bridge the gap between commercial Eurodance and the more underground house music scene.

"This Is Your Night" - A Dance Floor Classic

The title track "This Is Your Night" has endured as one of the defining dance anthems of the 1990s. With its memorable "da be da be da di da en da" vocal hook, energetic production, and uplifting lyrics about dancing "free until the morning light," the song captured the euphoric spirit of clubbing culture. Its crossover appeal helped it reach beyond dedicated dance music audiences to achieve mainstream success. Over the years, the track has maintained its popularity, appearing in numerous dance compilations and remaining a staple of 90s dance playlists. The song's longevity speaks to the quality of both the composition and production, as well as Amber's distinctive vocal delivery that helped set it apart from other Eurodance hits of the era.

Track Listing

This Is Your Night (4:00)
Move Your Body (3:27)
Colour Of Love (3:31)
You Are The One (4:08)
One More Night (3:28)
Push It To The Limit (4:20)
Being With You (4:11)
Hold My Body Tight (3:24)
You Feel Love (3:49)
Losing Myself In Your Love (4:19)
Let It Rain (4:15)
This Is The Right Time (3:17)

Bonus Tracks (CD Only):

This Is Your Night (Choice Mix)
Colour Of Love (House Mix) (3:31)

Production Credits

Produced by The Berman Brothers for Berman Music Enterprises
"This Is The Right Time" produced by Junior Vasquez and The Berman Brothers
All songs recorded and mixed at Shark Media Studios except:
- "Push It To The Limit" and "Move Your Body" recorded at Playa, Barcelona, Spain, mixed at Shark Media Studios
- "This Is The Right Time" recorded and mixed at Soundworks