Question: who wrote the lyrics to because the night
Answer: and some European releases Single by Patti Smith Group from the album Easter B - side `` God Speed '' Released March 2 , 1978 ( 1978 - 03 - 02 ) Format 7 - inch 45 rpm Recorded 1977 Studio Record Plant , New York City Genre Rock Length 3 : 22 Label Arista Songwriter ( s ) Bruce Springsteen , Patti Smith Producer ( s ) Jimmy Iovine Patti Smith singles chronology `` Ask the Angels '' ( 1977 ) Ask the Angels 1977 `` Because the Night '' ( 1978 ) Because the Night1978 `` Privilege ( Set Me Free ) '' ( 1978 ) Privilege ( Set Me Free ) 1978 Audio sample file he