Summer Nights

~ Recording by John Travolta, Olivia Newton‐John & Cast

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1978-04-14
RSORS-2-4002
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
RSO2658 125
1.2Summer Nights3:42John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
RSOSPDLP 4
1.2Summer Nights3:42John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
RSO2658 125
1.1Summer Nights3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnSummer NightsJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnSingle + Soundtrack
RSORSO 18
1.2Summer Nights3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnHigh Life: 20 Original Top Hits [1979-1]Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polystar (Germany)2475 533
1.8Summer Nights3:35Olivia Newton‐John (with John Travolta & Cast)Greatest HitsOlivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)1C 088-64 956
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)825 095-2
1.2Summer Nights3:40John Travolta, Olivia Newton‐John & castGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (club edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)825 095-2, D135125
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P2 25095
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)817 998-2
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)P2 17998
1.11Summer Nights3:38Olivia Newton‐John duet with John TravoltaBack to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971-1992 (BMG club edition)Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-06-09
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), Geffen RecordsD125334, GEFD-24470
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
  • ZA1992-06-25
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)MMTCD1650
1.10Summer Nights3:37Olivia Newton‐JohnBack to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971-1992Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-07-13
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)512 641 - 2
1.11Summer Nights3:38John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnBack to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971-1992Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
Geffen RecordsCGEFSD 24470
1.10Summer Nights3:38Olivia Newton‐JohnBack to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971-1992Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCA-122
1.11Summer Nights3:38John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnBack to Basics: The Essential Collection 1971-1992Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
Geffen RecordsGEFD-24470
1.10Summer Nights3:38Olivia Newton‐JohnThe Greatest Hits Collection 1971 - 1994Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)518 942-2
1.1Summer Nights3:36Olivia Newton‐John feat. John TravoltaGreatest HitsOlivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
Bellaphon993 07 033
1.11Summer Nights3:35Olivia Newton‐John & John Travolta50 Superhits of Pop, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Selected Sound Carrier AG
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (20th Anniversary Edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
  • CA1998-04-28
PolyGram044 041-2
1.3Summer Nights (original version)3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnSummer Nights (Martian remix)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnSingle + Remix
  • DE1998-08-11
PolyGram567073-2
1.8Summer Lovin'3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAnatomy of Music, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin Megastore (US)PF0829DD, SACD 1320
1.5Summer Nights (original version)3:34John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease (The Remix EP)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnEP
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)567031-2
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (1978-1998 20th Anniversary Edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)044 041-2
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (20th Anniversary Edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)044 041-2
1.11Summer Nights3:36Olivia Newton‐John with John TravoltaMagic: The Very Best of Olivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-09-11
UTV Records314 585 233-2
1.5Summer Nights3:37Olivia Newton‐John & John TravoltaGammon - Cool HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnThe Definitive CollectionOlivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.10Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnThe Definitive CollectionOlivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-10-18
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)584 279-2
1.14Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnThe Definitive CollectionOlivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2003-03-19
UICY-1164
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2003-09-23
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)B0001011-02
1.2Summer Nights3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation), Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division)9809773
1.2Summer Nights3:35John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (deluxe edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
1.10Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnThe Definitive CollectionOlivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.16Summer Nights3:38Olivia Newton‐John with John TravoltaGoldOlivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-06-14
Hip‐O RecordsB0004684-02
1.21Summer Nights3:27John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnSummer Holiday Dance CrazeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-07-25
1.2Summer Nights (From "Grease" Soundtrack)3:34John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (30th anniversary deluxe edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
  • DE2005-08-05
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)
1.14Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnThe No.1 DJ Collection: 70's, Volume 8Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD138
1.10Summer Nights3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnMastermix Professional Engineered for DJs I: 60s 70s 80s 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CD655
1.2Summer Nights3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (30th anniversary deluxe edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)9809773
9.11Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnTestament van de SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)530 640-1, 530 640-2, 530 640-3, 530 640-4, 530 640-5, 530 640-6, 530 640-7, 530 640-8, 530 640-9, 530 641-0
1.2Summer Nights3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (30th Anniversary Edition)John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE2011-08-04
Universal Music AS, Norway (not for release label use!)531380 3
1.2Summer Nights3:35John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE2018-08-24
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)6772972
2.5Summer Nights3:35John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnUltratop 1001 Hits, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2019-05-03
Universal Music Belgium5387126
5.7Summer Nights3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnJoe Top 2000, Volume 11Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2019-09-20
Universal Music Belgium538.915-3
1.2Summer Nights (From “Grease”)3:36John TravoltaGrease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2019-10-25
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)
1.2Summer Nights (from “Grease”)3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XW2019-10-25
Universal Music Catalogue (aka UMC)
3.5Summer Nights3:36John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John & CastTop 40 Hitdossier ZomerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2020-06-05
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)19439772292
1.20Summer Nights (from “Grease”)3:35John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnSummer in the 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.19Summer Nights (From “Grease”)3:35John TravoltaSummer in the CityVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.12Summer Nights (from “Grease”)3:35John TravoltaHello SummerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2020-07-24
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.35Summer Nights (from “Grease”)3:35John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnStars of the 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.17Summer Nights (from “Grease”)3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnThe Best 70s Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.16Summer Nights3:38Olivia Newton‐John with John TravoltaGoldOlivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + Compilation
1.2Summer Nights (From “Grease”)3:35John TravoltaGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion Picture (24-Bit/192 kHz)Various ArtistsAlbum + SoundtrackPolydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + SoundtrackPolyTel817998 2
1.2Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnGrease: The Original Soundtrack From the Motion PictureJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnAlbum + SoundtrackPolydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)817 998-2
8.14Summer Nights3:35John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnThe No.1 DJ Collection: 70s (Digital Collection)Various ArtistsAlbum + CompilationMusic Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)SET478
Promotion
20.6Summer Nights3:34John Travolta & Olivia Newton-JohnThe Radio Essential SeriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Promo Only
1.11Summer Nights3:34John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnClassic Cuts Presents: 70s Night: The Definitive DJ Collection: T to ZVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)BX012
3.5Summer Nights3:36John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnMastermix Presents the 100 Collection: The 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)MM10070V1
3.17Summer Nights3:38John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnClassic Cuts Presents: 70s Theme NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + CompilationMusic Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)
Bootleg
1.22Summer Nights3:34John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnRock & Roll - The Gold CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Black Beat RecordsJJS 159
1.14Summer Nights3:37John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnKISA, Volume 1: Found an Old FriendVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-07-25
(unknown)
1.14Summer Nights3:40John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐JohnERG KOH 001Various Artists
1.17Summer Nights3:37Olivia Newton‐John & John TravoltaThe Greatest Duets of All TimesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

producer:Louis St. Louis (American songwriter, music arranger and singer)
mixer:David J. Holman
strings arranger:Bhen Lanzarone
arranger:John Farrar
Michael Gibson (trombone)
Louis St. Louis (American songwriter, music arranger and singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1978)
karaoke versions:Summer Nights (sing‐a‐long version) by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey
DJ-mixes:The Grease Megamix by John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐John
has remixes:Summer Nights (Martian mix) by John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐John
mash-ups:Hey You Summer Nights (Rocksteady Crew vs. Grease) by oki
I Want Stacy's Mom by G3rst
I Want Stacy’s Mom by G3RSt
The Grease Megamix by John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐John
recording of:Summer Nights (Grease song)

Summer Nights (Grease song)

writer:Warren Casey
Jim Jacobs
publisher:Chappell Musikverlag GmbH
Chappell/Morris Ltd.
Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.)
Warner Chappell Music France
Warner/Chappell Music International Ltd.
referred to in medleys:Grease! (medley suite for full orchestra, arr. Calvin Custer) (order: 2)
The Grease Megamix (order: 3)
later parody versions:Someone Dumber Might
later translated parody versions:Nato par far baccan (Radiosboro)
later translated versions:Sommarnatt
איך זה בא לי (גריז)
קיץ חם (גריז)
part of:Grease