Patti Smith – Because the Night
★ White-Hot
🔥
91/100
Heat
current buzz
#429 of 3,750 · top 12%
🏛️
86/100
Icon
enduring status
#604 of 3,750 · top 17%
📊 On Scenedle, “Because the Night” is the #604 most iconic music video and #429 hottest of 3,750 music videos — Icon 86/100, Heat 91/100.
“Because the Night” is a rock song by Patti Smith, released in 1983. On Scenedle, it ranks #604 of 3,750 music videos by Icon Score (86/100) and #429 by Heat Score (91/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite.
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Quick facts
What is “Because the Night”’s Scenedle Icon Score?
“Because the Night” has a Scenedle Icon Score of 86/100, ranking #604 of 3,750 music videos. Its Heat Score is 91/100.
Is “Because the Night” more iconic than “Viva la Vida”?
On the Scenedle Icon Score, “Because the Night” (86) ranks below “Viva la Vida” (100).
Who made “Because the Night”?
“Because the Night” is by Patti Smith, released in 1983.
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