In the Middle of the Night (Magic Affair song) explained

"In the Middle of the Night" is a song by German Eurodance band Magic Affair, released in July 1994 as the third single from their debut studio album, Omen (The Story Continues...) (1994). The raps are performed by American rapper AK Swift, and the lead vocals are sung by German singer Franca Morgano. The song peaked at number 10 in Finland, number 14 in Austria, and number 16 in both Germany and Sweden. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 34 in September 1994.

Critical reception

Alan Jones from Music Week wrote, "Steamroller subtlety from the Teutonic techno team on a song with less substance than "The Omen", and following the well tried female singer/male rapper formula. A hit but probably not set for an extended run in the Top 40."^[1]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "In the Middle of the Night" was directed by Manuela Hiller and Oliver Sommer. It was A-listed on Germany's VIVA in September 1994.^[2]

Track listings

• 7-inch, UK (1994)

1. "In the Middle of the Night" (single edit) – 4:06
2. "In the Middle of the Night" (Midnight club mix) – 6:10

• 12-inch, Germany (1994)

1. "In the Middle of the Night" (maxi edit) – 6:20
2. "In the Middle of the Night" (Midnight club edit) – 6:10

• CD single, Germany (1994)

1. "In the Middle of the Night" (single edit) – 4:06
2. "In the Middle of the Night" (Maxi edit) – 6:20

• CD maxi-single, Germany (1994)

1. "In the Middle of the Night" (single edit) – 4:06
2. "In the Middle of the Night" (Maxi edit) – 6:20
3. "In the Middle of the Night" (Midnight club edit) – 6:10

• CD maxi-single, UK (1994)

1. "In the Middle of the Night" (club remix) – 4:57
2. "In the Middle of the Night" (303 State mix) – 5:25
3. "In the Middle of the Night" (Maxi edit) – 6:20
4. "In the Middle of the Night" (Work Out mix) – 5:52
5. "In the Middle of the Night" (Midnight club mix) – 6:10

• CD maxi-single (Remix), Germany (1994)

1. "In the Middle of the Night" (club re-mix) – 4:57
2. "In the Middle of the Night" (303 State mix) – 5:25
3. "In the Middle of the Night" (Work Out mix) – 5:52

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1994)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3]	34
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[4]	10
UK Club Chart (Music Week)[5]	99

Year-end charts

Chart (1994)	Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6]	177
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7]	89

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
Germany	17 July 1994	CD
United Kingdom	24 October 1994		EMI	[8]

Notes and References

1. Market Preview: Mainstream – Singles. Jones. Alan. Music Week. 14. 29 October 1994. 21 April 2021.
2. Station Reports > VIVA TV/Cologne. Music & Media. 11. 37. 22. 10 September 1994. 28 December 2022.
3. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 11. 36. 12. 3 September 1994. 8 May 2019.
4. Book: Nyman, Jake. 2005. Suomi soi 4: Suuri suomalainen listakirja. 1st. Tammi. Helsinki. 951-31-2503-3. fi.
5. The RM Club Chart. Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 5 November 1994. 8. 20 May 2023.
6. Web site: Jaarlijsten 1994. Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. nl. 29 November 2019.
7. Web site: Årslista Singlar, 1994. Sverigetopplistan. sv. 23 November 2019.
8. Single Releases. Music Week. 27. 22 October 1994.