Patti Smith – Because the Night
★ White-Hot
🔥
99/100
Heat
current buzz
#133 of 4,398 · top 4%
🏛️
88/100
Icon
enduring status
#660 of 4,398 · top 16%
📊 On Scenedle, “Because the Night” is the #660 most iconic music video and #133 hottest of 4,398 music videos — Icon 88/100, Heat 99/100.
“Because the Night” is a rock song by Patti Smith, released in 1983. On Scenedle, it ranks #660 of 4,398 music videos by Icon Score (88/100) and #133 by Heat Score (99/100). 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 88/100, ranking #660 of 4,398 music videos. Its Heat Score is 99/100.
Is “Because the Night” more iconic than “Viva la Vida”?
On the Scenedle Icon Score, “Because the Night” (88) 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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