Smokie_ill_meet_you_at_midnight_official_video May 2026

Written by the famous songwriting duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman , the song tells a melancholic story of a secret rendezvous in France. The lyrics mention specific locations like Les Champs-Élysées and tell of a fleeting romance between a student named Jean-Claude and a woman named Louise-Marie .

Smokie's official video (1976) is a classic example of the era's soft-rock aesthetic, capturing the band at the height of their European success. The song was released as the third single from their album Midnight Café . Song and Video Overview smokie_ill_meet_you_at_midnight_official_video

The video features lead singer Chris Norman 's signature raspy vocals and the band's polished 70s glam-rock look. It emphasizes an atmosphere of longing and secret love through its lighting and performances. I'll Meet You at Midnight Lyrics & Meanings - Smokie Written by the famous songwriting duo Nicky Chinn